Volunteers Needed:

Miantonomi Park Reforestation

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for the 5th annual reforestation event in Miantonomi Park on Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th as we plant 100 native trees in Newport’s Miantonomi Park. We are pleased to continue this initiative to plant native tree species that provide shade for people and habitat for birds and other wildlife. This ambitious project is not possible without the help of the community.

We are in need of volunteers. If you, your family, or someone you know would like to help, please register today by clicking below. This event is family-friendly; scout and home school groups are encouraged to join. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

NTC will provide snacks and volunteer T-shirts. Please dress for the weather, as this event is rain or shine. Bonus points for wearing something spooky.  Bring a reusable water bottle, closed toe shoes, and gloves if you have them. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home. We look forward to seeing you this October!

Questions? Accommodations? Email us at Volunteer@NewportTreeConservancy.org

Free Fall Tree Applications are Open!

We are happy to announce that our Fall Tree Program is now live. Newport residents can follow the link below for more information and to apply for a free tree. You can learn more about tree equity in our community here.

Part of our main goals here at Newport Tree Conservancy is to replenish and encourage the growth and spread of our urban canopy. We encourage you to be part of this initiative this fall.

Save the Date:

NTC Volunteer Appreciation!

We will hold our first annual volunteer appreciation event at Innovate Newport on Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00pm! Join us to celebrate a year of hard work and community service with swag, refreshments, and social time with NTC staff. 2023 volunteers and community partners will receive an invitation soon!

NTC Wins the Doris Duke Preservation Award

The 2023 Doris Duke Preservation Award was presented to NTC for our work in the Heritage Tree Center, where we are preserving and propagating the genetic lines of historic trees statewide for public and private planting. This includes trees of historical significance found in Rhode Island. We have also been recognized for our engagement with the students and community of Newport, seeking to educate the next generation.

This joint program of the Newport Restoration Foundation and City of Newport recognizes efforts at historic preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation as well as education and advocacy initiatives throughout Newport County. This year they also sought to highlight innovative approaches including new technologies, materials/products, excellence in practice, creative adaptive reuse, climate change adaptations, and similarly progressive concepts.

To learn more about the Heritage Tree Center click here.

Upcoming Events

Final Arboretum

Tour of the Season:

Salt Marsh

Wednesday, October 4th

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Admission - $25

($20 with member discount)

Join Newport Tree Conservancy for a detailed look into the delicate art of coastal gardening as we bring our season of Arboreta tours to a close. Salt Marsh Arboretum is a species diverse landscape bordering on the restored salt marshes of Gooseneck Cove. Estate gardener Devin Skelly will join us for an engaging look at the intensive restoration efforts made, involving the reestablishment of native species. Devin will show us around the arboretum, describe the horticultural and restorative work he has done, and showcase the plant collection. Highlights of the arboretum include a paperbark maple grove, young giant sequoia trees, a collection of buckeyes (Aesculus), and the rare wheel tree (Trochodendron aralioides).

Register Here

Free Tree Walk: Island Cemetery

Final Walk of the Season

Thursday, October 26th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Admission - Free

Join Newport Tree Conservancy to enjoy and remark on the beauty of the many specimen trees growing at Newport’s Island Cemetery. This historic burial ground has a wonderful collection of woody plants, including magnificent shade trees, unusual evergreens, colorful Japanese maples, and much more. Fall color should be peaking on many of the mature deciduous trees located in the cemetery, which we will be sure to highlight. Please be prepared to walk for the duration of the program.

Register Here