2026 Capital Campaign

2025 Capital Campaign

SEEDS for the NEXT GENERATION

A human generation is 25 to 30 years.  What is a generation for an organization?  It can be said that after 38 years, RIWPS is in its second generation, and we’re making the bold move to invest in a big dream for the next generation of our Seed Starters program.

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Our VISION

For the last 15 years, The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society’s (RIWPS) Seed Starters West (SSW) has benefited from the incredible generosity of the Pezza family, who have graciously provided the use of their greenhouse, shed and shade house in Exeter. We have loved our time at Pine Grove Farm and look forward to a new and exciting chapter for SSW.

SSW is moving to a new location where we will build a new hoop house and shed modeled after the successful setup of Seed Starters East (SSE) with:

  • A 1,800 square foot cold frame hoop house
  • A 300 square foot workspace and shed

The new location will serve as a multi-purpose site for:

  • Seed grown native plants, including many local ecotypes, all free of pesticides and neonicotinoids,
  • Weather protection for supplies and volunteers, and
  • Work sessions and ReSeeding Rhode Island activities.

Our GOAL

Both Seed Starter operations are integral to the mission of RIWPS as the organization seeks to protect and preserve Rhode Island’s native plants in part through propagation, cultivation, and education.

This capital campaign will fulfill 50% of the budget to create a new base of operation for SSW. We hope you will support us during this generational moment and reach our goal of $35,000.  Even a $25 donation can buy a box of wood screws for our volunteers to build plant benches or end walls.

Matching Gifts

Many employers will match the charitable contributions of employees. To increase the value of your gift, ask your human resources or personnel department about matching gifts.

Donations of Stock

We accept stock donations.  Contact office@riwps.org for more information.

Additional Donations

In addition to the capital campaign, we welcome contributions to the RIWPS annual appeal and memorial or tribute donations here.