NEWS RELEASES
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PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management is now hosting a series of events throughout February to encourage families to get outdoors and explore Rhode Island. Rhode Island is home to a wealth of historic parks, beaches, bikeways, and other recreational facilities.According to a press release, opportunities include daily guided tours of Fort Adams, an open house at Eisenhower House, birdwatching, guided nature expeditions, letterboxing, youth fly-tying, and a tree ID walk at Arcadia Management Area. The program is part of the State's broader efforts to promote outdoor recreation and exercise and offer young Rhode Islanders an alternative to smart phones, social media, and video games. DEM Director, Janet Coit, comments, "Rhode Island state parks and conservation areas are some of the best places to explore diverse ecosystems, see native flora and fauna, and have fun."A schedule of events is included in the full press release.