Events

Fields Point Wastewater Treatment Facility Tour
*For ages 8 and up*
Ever wondered what happens after you flush the toilet? To find out, join us for a tour of the Narragansett Bay Commission’s Field’s Point Wastewater Treatment Facility, the largest clean water facility and the nation’s third-oldest. Commissioned in 1901, the facility is one of the most technologically advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the nation.

Topics we will discuss that tie in to the treatment process here and keeping the bay clean:
- trash, chemicals, metals, etc.. that can be harmful
- the removal of bio solids from the water and what we do with the dried up sludge we get from that
- nitrogen removal
- stormwater
- chemicals used to disinfect
- wind power
– we have 3 massive wind turbines on campus
- green energy

Strict age minimum. Only 8 and older allowed. No younger siblings, no carried babies.
Parents must attend. Everyone MUST wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

Meet at Field’s Point administration building 2 Ernest Street, Providence, RI 02905 There is a large parking lot across the street from the building, you can park anywhere in that lot.

Want to prepare for your visit? Here is a video Narragansett Bay Commission had created during the pandemic to give a breakdown of the tour process, this will give a good insight on what families will see on their visit. Click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN25vVYeLII&t=2s

This is a standing play date- every Monday morning come play in the forests of Fisherville Brook with us! Orange is not required. This is not a drop off event and parents are responsible for their kiddos. We will meet in the parking lot at 10am and hike the trail together until we find a spot where the kids want to play. If you will be arriving later just send me a message and I’ll update you where we are. This is a relaxed event- come when you like, leave when you need to. Come every week or just once.

Special Note- even though we will be outside please only attend if everyone in your family is healthy and well