Discover the natural history of Rhode Island and Narragansett Bay through these institutions that offer both online information and activities and nature walks around the state.

Designing for the health of the planet starts with low-impact or benign material choices. Links here include data portals for certified green building products to recipes for d-i-y and g-i-y materials

Sustainable design factors extend from healthy material choices to understanding the impact of your design in terms of embodied carbon and water, life cycle inventory and analysis, and ecological assessments and regenerative design strategies. Wise design also considers the social as well as the economic and environmental dimensions of design choices.

Biomimicry takes its design cues from the natural world, and encompasses green materials, product innovation, and designing for systems.

Resources for those involved in bringing knowledge of living systems and sustainability to K-12 audiences.

Want to design the next innovation to save the planet? Look here for insight on how to improve your designs, and enter for a chance at international recognition.

The Nature Lab staff recommends a variety of books to help inspire your earth day, everyday.