Rhode Island Writing Project

Seven intrepid educators braved the threat of rain last Saturday, May 9, to participate in this year’s “Urban Oasis”themed Writing Marathon. In the Valley neighborhood of Providence, we walked along the Woonasquatucket Greenway, pausing to reflect on the nature of oases, urban rivers, the arts, and community. Once a post-industrial wasteland, Valley is now a thriving arts community and resource for fresh food and job training. We started our walk at Farm Fresh RI, then followed the river and across Valley Street to the site of a fish ladder monitored by volunteers for the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. Along the way were sculpture and murals as well as signage addressing environmental remediation — trash filters, native plantings — that fed into our writing. It was the perfect blend of people, nature, reflection, and writing. Hope to see you all at the next RIWP gathering!

Congratulations to Sean Magee, our May Teacher Feature!

Happy Teacher appreciation week! Thank you to all the teachers who show up for their students and believe in them when no one else does. You make the world a better place.

Teachers make the world better in ways people don’t always see.

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Don't forget to register for our last spring event!

The RIWP's annual Writing Marathon will take place on Saturday, May 9th from 9-12. “Urban Oasis” is We’ll meet at Farm Fresh RI (10 Sims Avenue, Unit 103) to discover a part of Providence that is off the beaten track of most visitors: the Woonasquatucket Greenway. We’ll walk along the river, and get to know a part of the city that has been transformed from a post-industrial wasteland into an urban greenway and hub for arts, culture and food!

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