Events/Programs Update
Our highest priority is the health of our members, volunteers and those who attend our events. Thus, we have suspended (albeit with much disappointment) the great lineup of our planned programs and events. We are looking for alternative approaches for some of these events/programs as well as new ways that our volunteer community can encourage appreciating, studying and learning about native plants while keeping appropriate social distancing.
• See our Native Plant Sales Page for information about plant sales/seed starters and contributing images of your sprouting plants to our facebook page.
• See our Program/Events and Walks page for more information about these activities.
Can you help? Our Walks & Workshop Committee is looking for one or more volunteers with videography skills. We have fledging ideas for online programs /experiences but videography is not in our skill set. Contact office@riwps.org
Being in nature can be both physically and mentally restorative. We hope you will find yourself in the outdoors, and on the trails. Check out our self guided walks. or Partner Page for links to organizations with conservation lands. Some however are not open at this time. Focused on you own garden? See our planting resources.
Happy Spring
Trillium erectum (red trillium, red wakerobin) white form, Killingly, Ct
Photo by Doug McGrady, RIWPS walk leader, who is passionate about exploring plant communities in Rhode Island and neighboring states. Doug also tracks rare and endandered plants as a member of the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) Corps, the oldest rare plant-monitoring program in the country.
Doug posts many of his pictures to his flickr account. Click the image to see many more wild plants. You do not need a flickr account to view the images.
