Cardinal Flower: Keeping it in Your Garden
Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a favorite wildflower. But, in order to have it flourish on your own land, you must do some planning before you plant and care for it.
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Long & Ell Pond – Hopkinton, RI
Long and Ell Ponds Natural Area in Hopkinton – Bruce Fellman WildforaRI, Fall 2021 The mantra among real estate professionals is, of course, “location, location, location,” and this phrase was […]
Congratulate our Volunteer Award Recipients at the March 5 Annual Meeting
Learn about our award recipients. Marty Fisher and Garry Plunkett are receiving Lifetime Service Awards and Liz Bardo is our Volunteer of the Year.
RIWPS Vice President Sally Johnson affirms the value meadows over lawns
In a recent article in EcoRI that championed the merits of planting meadows vs lawns in the home landscape, Sally Johnson noted the increasing tendency by the public to consider the ecological value of the plants in their gardens.
In Memory Gilbert (Gil) Moore
While not a current RIWPS member, Gil joined RIWPS in 1988 and served as a Vice President in 1993-94.
In Memory – George Ireland
As a retired engineer and Captain in the US Coast Guard, George’s organizational skill and gracious diplomacy were much appreciated.
In Memory – Dr. Walter R. Thayer, Jr.
Walter Thayer, a 25 year member of RIWPS, was a one of this nations leading experts on Crohn’s and other gastrointestinal diseases and a man who harbored a life-long passion for nature.
In Memory – Thomas C (Tom) Greene, Jr
Tom brought his passion for history and landscape to RIWPS when he joined in 1991. Eager to volunteer, in 1992
In Memory – Cheryl Cadwell
Cheryl was a very active member of RIWPS before moving out of state. In 2008-2009 she became the president of RIWPS after