{"id":2245,"date":"2025-07-21T15:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/?p=2245"},"modified":"2025-07-21T15:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:26:54","slug":"2025-picnic-for-the-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/2025-picnic-for-the-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Picnic for the Planet!"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2248 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-430x287.png 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2-1199x800.png 1199w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/check-in-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who supported and attended CARI\u2019s fundraiser picnic! It was an incredible day filled with community, connection, and collective commitment to climate action. We were thrilled to have such an incredible turnout of people who share an interest and a dedication to preserving a livable planet and correcting environmental injustices.<\/p>\n<p>We lucked out with beautiful weather, perfect for enjoying local music, delicious food and drink, and an impressive array of raffle prizes generously donated by Rhode Island businesses. From lively conversations on the lawn to new friendships sparked at the picnic blankets, all around, it was a fantastic day spent with good people to rally for a great cause.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2249 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-430x287.png 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2-1199x800.png 1199w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2250\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2250\" class=\"wp-image-2250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-3-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-3-430x287.png 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/raffle-table-3-20x13.png 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raffle items donated by: Seven Arrows Farm, Charter Books, Newport Vineyards, Bodhi Spa, The Farmers Daughter, Kayak Center, Jala Yoga Studio, South Coast Organics &amp; Bulk Food, All that Matters Yoga, Earth Care Farm, Audubon Society of RI, ISCO Spirits, Screaming Unicorn, and PVD Vegan Deli<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were honored to be joined by three inspiring speakers whose remarks captured both the urgency of the moment and the power of organized action:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Aaron Regunberg <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reminded us that preserving our democracy is essential to building a just and sustainable future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Seth Magaziner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlighted what\u2019s at stake\u2014and possible\u2014at the federal level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Alana DiMario<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spoke to the path forward for climate legislation in Rhode Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you missed it or want to revisit their words, you can watch the recording from Steve Ahlquist here:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Climate Action Rhode Island Picnic July 12, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6o6H9x9L-Ns?start=4&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2251\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2251\" class=\"wp-image-2251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/speakers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/speakers.png 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/speakers-558x300.png 558w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/speakers-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/speakers-430x231.png 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/speakers-20x11.png 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron Regunberg, US House Rep Seth Magaziner, and State Senator Alana DiMario<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leadership of CARI also wants to thank all of you for the financial support you showed of this fundraiser, whether through the tickets you bought, the raffle chances you purchased or by making additional donations during or after the event. And it is not too late to donate more!\u00a0 All told we raised over $10,000 including the matching of donations by Kim Anderson of Plant City.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These donations, small or large, are all helpful.\u00a0 CARI is known for making a little go a long way, for which we credit the incredible set of volunteers we have, but having more resources will help us do more and be more effective in what we do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"donate-button\" href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/membership\/\">Donate here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage you to check out our 2025 Program Book to see all that we\u2019ve accomplished together over the past year\u2014and where we\u2019re headed next. From fighting for offshore wind to training the next generation of climate leaders, we\u2019re building momentum every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"download-button\" href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/user_files\/user_files\/000\/126\/854\/original\/final_2025_cari-picnic_program-book.pdf\">Download PDF Program Book<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s keep showing up, speaking out, and building the future we know is possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2252\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2252\" class=\"wp-image-2252 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-430x287.png 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01-1199x800.png 1199w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/music-01.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Music from Casey Rivers and Shane Patrick<\/p><\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2253 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-430x287.png 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing-1199x800.png 1199w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/picnicing.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2254\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2254\" class=\"wp-image-2254 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-430x287.png 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin-1199x800.png 1199w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/rhodeisland\/files\/2025\/07\/Jeff-Caitlin.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CARI Co-Presidents Caitlin Sanford and Jeff Migneault<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our annual summer picnic fundraiser was a success! 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