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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Snake Den Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher Modisette\, State Resource Conservationist for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Warwick\, RI\, from 10 to noon on April 3\, 2025 for our first walk of the season. We will explore the Snake Den Farm parcel of Snake Den State Park in Johnston\, RI. \nThis parcel of Snake Den State Park\, managed by the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District\, reflects a historical progression from woodlot and pasture\, reversion to forest and most recently\, experimental fields to promote sustainable agriculture. The major tree species in the area are white pine\, yellow and black birch\, white and red oak\, red maple and big tooth aspen. We will be hiking slightly over a mile on a relatively easy trail\, ending at agricultural fields edged by many species of non-native invasive plants.   \nCome share your enthusiasm and knowledge. Beginners to experts welcome! \nThis walk is free and open to the public.  Donations to help support our walks are appreciated.  DONATE NOW \nWear clothing and sturdy footwear appropriate for the weather conditions and for protection against sun exposure\, ticks and other insects\, briers\, tree root etc. Bring a sufficient supply of water and nourishment. Dogs are not permitted. \nWe walk light rain or shine.  You will receive an email should there be a cancellation. We tend to wait until the at least the day before the walk as the weather forecast can be changeable.  \nRegistration is required.  We limit the number of participants to maximize the ability for everyone to observe the plants and participate in the conversation.  Note: Only one person can register at a time. To register a second person\, just repeat the process. \n Directions to the walk are provided upon registration. \nShould you need to cancel\, contact us as soon as possible. office@riwps.org  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/first-thursday-botanizing-walk-snake-den-park/
LOCATION:Johnston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Find RIWPS at Tiverton Library Spring Garden Expo
DESCRIPTION:Find RIWPS at the Spring Garden Expo \n \nApril 5\, 2025 | 11 am to 3 pm \nTiverton Public Library | 34 Roosevelt Ave. | Tiverton\, RI \nThis FREE annual event sponsored by the Tiverton Public Library features soil testing\, free seeds\, family activities\, local experts including RIWPS members ready to address your questions about native plants and ecological gardening. \nMore information
URL:https://riwps.org/event/find-riwps-at-tiverton-library-spring-garden-expo/
LOCATION:Tiverton\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T090000
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SUMMARY:Find RIWPS at Roger William Park Zoo's Party for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:Find RIWPS at the Party for the Planet at Roger Williams Park Zoo! Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet.  Stop by our table and celebrate our native plants on April 16 from 9 to 3 and April 17 from 9 am to noon. \nParty for the Planet\nApril 16 and 17 | 9 am to 3 pm\nRoger William Park Zoo | Providence\, RI\n  \nMore Details  about the event at the Roger William Park Zoo Website.  CLICK HERE
URL:https://riwps.org/event/find-riwps-at-roger-william-park-zoos-party-for-the-planet/
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T133000
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SUMMARY:Beechwood Lecture: Get to Know the Rare Plants in Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:GET TO KNOW THE RARE PLANTS OF RHODE ISLAND\nWednesday April 16\, 2025 | 1:30- 2:30 PM\nBeechwood Center | 44 Beach Street | No Kingstown\, RI 02852\nSabatia kennedyana (Plymouth rose-gentian)\, South Kingstown\, RI. State Endangered\, photo DMcGrady \nAlthough small in size\, Rhode Island has a wide range of ecological habitats that support a rich diversity of plants\, including many rare species. Learn about these habitats\, the threats to rare plants and what has been done to protect them. Be introduced to some of our most interesting and beautiful rare plants including Rose Gentian\, Sundial Lupine\, Dragon’s Mouth and American Ginseng. \nThis will be a presentation by Karen Asher. Karen is a native plant specialist and former President of The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. She holds a certificate in native plant studies with a focus in field botany from The Native Plant Trust and volunteers in its plant conservation program assessing the status of rare species in Rhode Island. She has published numerous articles on Native Plants. \nThis lecture is offered by Beechwood Life Center and is a joint collaboration of URI Master Gardeners and RIWPS. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  \nRegistration is required & opens on April 1 \nTo Register: Contact the Volunteer/Program Coordinator at The Beechwood Center for Life Enrichment –  401-268-1594 or malyward@northkingstownri.gov \n\nRegistration is for this lecture only\, not for upcoming lectures.\nPlease note:  Although the Beechwood Garden programs are offered to members and the public\, if you have not attended past lectures and/or registered your contact information with the Beechwood Center in the last three (3) years\, you may need to provide an updated information form.  The form will be provided by Beechwood Staff at the time of the lecture. Completion of this form is required for participation in all Beechwood Programs.\n\n\nSave the dates! Upcoming Beechwood Garden Lectures in 2025\nAugust 20\, 2025: SUMMER MUSHROOM FORAGING\nRyan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt\, The Mushroom Hunting Foundation \nOctober 15\, 2025: MISUNDERSTOOD ARBORICULTURAL PRACTICES: GETTING IT RIGHT\nChris Fletcher\, Certified Arborist
URL:https://riwps.org/event/beechwood-lecture-get-to-know-the-rare-plants-in-rhode-island/
LOCATION:Beechwood Center\, 44 Beach Street\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beechwood Lecture Series,General Event,Programs
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SUMMARY:Botanizing Adventure (Member Event)
DESCRIPTION:Beaver River Field Visit\nMembers can find details about this event in an email to them on March 26 (via Constant Contact) \nIf you are a member and did not receive this email please contact office@riwps.org
URL:https://riwps.org/event/botanizing-adventure-member-event/
LOCATION:Richmond\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,RIWPS Members Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Gardening with RI Native Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Ecosystem Gardening with RI Native Wildflowers\n\n\n\n\nCome to a RIWPS presentation on April 22\, 2025 at 6 pm for a talk at the East Greenwich Library 82 Pierce Street\, East  Greenwich. \nWant to turn your backyard into a bio-diverse refuge for the plants\, birds\, pollinators and animals that share our planet? \nCome and learn about the importance of RI native plants and how to use them to create beautiful\, well-balanced and thriving landscapes. This presentation will focus on wildflowers through the seasons and for a variety of conditions. \nRegistration is required and is though the East Greenwich Library \n CLICK HERE to reserve a space.
URL:https://riwps.org/event/ecosystem-gardening-with-ri-native-wildflowers/
LOCATION:East Greenwich Library\, 82 Pierce Street\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Talks
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Night
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Night at the Glass Station\nApril 24th\, 2025 | 6-7:30pm\nGlass Station | 446 Main Street | South Kingstown\nRSVP required – see link below\nJoin the URI Bee Lab\, RIWPS\, and The Glass Station to learn about our local bees and the importance of pollinating flowering native and crop plants as we discuss the findings from the most recent research funded by the Glass Bee Fellowship*! \nAbby Gill\, URI Wildlife Conservation Biology Major and 2024 Glass Bee Fellow\, and Steven Alm\, Professor of Entomology and head of URI’s Bee Lab will be presenting research findings on the bees of Rhode Island. \nGill spent the summer at the URI Bee Lab under the mentorship of Dr.Alm. Through the course of the fellowship\, she researched cranberry pollination in cultivated and wild cranberry bogs\, and assisted with the ongoing Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) bee surveys. \nWild Plant Society (RIWPS) will also be in attendance to answer questions on pollinators\, our native plant species\, and ways you can support native biodiversity.  RIWPS will be offering ecotypic seeds from some of the species in our  ReSeeding RI initiative along with seeds from other ecotypic 59  species. \n*The Glass Bee Fellowship is a summer research fellowship funded by sales of artist Jennifer Nauck’s glass bees\, and made available annually through the Coastal and Environmental Fellows Program for an undergraduate at the University of Rhode Island. \nCome with your questions on bees or insects in general! \nLimited free spaces available\, RSVP required. RSVP is through the Glass Station.  CLICK HERE
URL:https://riwps.org/event/pollinator-night/
LOCATION:South Kingstown\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
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SUMMARY:Find RIWPS at Transforming the Landscape Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Transforming the Landscape\nSupporting Native Plants and Pollinators\n \nAudubon’s 2025 Transforming the Landscape symposium will feature workshops and lectures with scientists\, master gardeners\, and environmental organizations including RIWPS. \nTake advantage of the opportunity to purchase of some ecotypic seeds\, including from some ReSeedingRI species. RIWPS’ ReSeeding RI initiative aims to increase the supply of these seeds in the supply chain! \nLearn how to build a sustainable community and support native pollinators by creating healthy wildlife habitat at home! \nSaturday April 26\, 2025 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nQuonset ‘O’ Club | 200 Lt James Brown Rd | North Kingstown\, RI\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information and registration at the RI  Audubon Society Website.  CLICK HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/find-riwps-at-transforming-the-landscape-symposium/
LOCATION:North Kingstown\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs
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