Outreach & Education

Say quahog! A group of participants at DEM's popular Come Clam with Me program.

Aquatic Resource Education Program

Hunter Education Program

Wildlife Outreach Program

Great Swamp Shooting Range

Upcoming Outdoor Education Programs

Jul 12

Summer Dragon Hunt

Location: Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area, West Kingston

10:00am 11:30am

Jul 17

Summer Bat Night

Location: Carolina Trout Hatchery, Richmond

7:30pm 9:00pm

Aug 2

Pollinator Stroll

Location: USFWS Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Charlestown

10:00am 12:00pm

Jul 11

Come Clam with Me

Location: Gull Point, Portsmouth

1:00pm 4:00pm

Jul 25

Come Clam with Me

Location: Rocky Point, Warwick

1:00pm 4:00pm

Jul 26

53rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet at the Port of Galilee

Location: Salty Brine State Beach at the Port of Galilee in Narragansett

10:00am 1:00pm

Aug 12

Come Clam with Me

Location: Rocky Point, Warwick

1:00pm 4:00pm

Aug 25

Come Clam with Me

Location: Gull Point, Portsmouth

2:00pm 5:00pm

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Aug 2

2025 Women’s Day at the Range AM Session

Location: DEM Great Swamp Shooting Range, West Kingston

9:00am 12:30pm

Aug 2

2025 Women’s Day at the Range PM Session

Location: DEM Great Swamp Shooting Range, West Kingston

12:30pm 4:00pm

Sep 6

Hunter Education 2 DAY

Location: Tiverton Rod and Gun Club. 1529 Fish Rd. Tiverton RI

8:00am 5:00pm

Sep 13

Bowhunter Education

Location: Tiverton Rod and Gun Club. 1529 Fish Rd. Tiverton RI

8:00am 5:00pm

Oct 2

Hunter Education In Person Certification Class (Multi Day)

Location: Cross Mills Library - 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

6:00pm 7:00pm

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Contact Aquatic Resource Education & Hunter Safety Education

Phone: 401-539-0019

Aquatic Resource Education Coordinator: Kimberly Sullivan

Hunter Education Coordinator: Jim Tappero

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