Ribbon-Cutting for Manton Pond Site, Johnston, RI

Name: Ribbon-Cutting for Manton Pond Site, Johnston, RI
Start: 2025-09-24T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 15 Goldsmith St, Providence, RI 02906-4808, United States

Schedule

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

15 Goldsmith St, Providence, RI 02906-4808, United States | Providence, RI

Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and partners to celebrate a major restoration and education milestone in Johnston. This event marks the completion of the Manton Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden, as well as sweeping stormwater management and streambank restoration projects near Manton Pond.
The Manton Pond site has been transformed into a hub for education, recreation, and resilience. It now features terraced log seating, a native pollinator garden, and direct access to the Manton Nature-Like Fishway. These projects restore the health of the Woonasquatucket River, reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create a community space for outdoor learning and engagement.
Highlights:
Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden: ADA-accessible with terraced seating, bike racks, and gathering spaces for field trips, bike camp graduations, and community events.
Streambank and Stormwater Restoration: Bioswale and retention pond construction, pavement removal, streambank stabilization, and more than 5,000 native plantings.
Fishway Connection: Direct link to the fifth passage in WRWC’s fishway system, supporting migratory fish populations.
Community Engagement: Builds on annual Earth Day events and ongoing free educational walks and workshops.
Who Should Attend:
Community members, students, elected officials, partner organizations, and anyone interested in river restoration, green infrastructure, and outdoor education.
Why It Matters:
This project strengthens flood protection, restores habitats, and provides accessible green space while connecting Johnston to more than six miles of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway.