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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Great Swamp Management Area
DESCRIPTION:On July 10\, 2025 \,from 10 to noon\, join Brian Maynard\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, Department of Plant Sciences & Entomology at the University of Rhode Island\, in an exploration of the varied habitats found at the Great Swamp Management Area in West Kingston\, RI. Ranging from oak-maple forest to wetlands and powerlines we are sure to see a wide variety of trees\, shrubs\, herbs and grasses. \nBring comfortable shoes (boots if you plan to go in water)\, water and a snack. Prepare for ticks and deer flies – you might wish you had mosquito netting. \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 \nGeneral walk guidelines \nDogs are not permitted. \nCancellations \nShould you need to cancel\, contact us as soon as possible. communications@riwps.org \nWe walk light rain or shine.  In case of  cancellations due to poor weather conditions\, we will email you. We tend to wait until the day before the walk to make this call as weather forecasts can be changeable. \nRegistration is required \nThe number of participants is limited to maximize the ability for everyone to observe the plants and participate in the conversation.   \nNote: Only one person can register at a time. To register a second person\, just repeat the process. \nMore specific location of the walk is provided upon registration. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/ftb-great-swamp-2025/
LOCATION:West Kingston
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Edible Treasures -Trott-Perry Land Preserve in the  Summer
DESCRIPTION:On July 27\, 2025  from 10 am to 11:30 join this beginner-friendly\, educational plant walk led by Keri Brule at Trott-Perry Land Preserve in Scituate\, Rhode Island.  We’ll focus on identifying summer edible plants\, exploring their habitats\, uses\, and sustainable foraging practices. This easy\, accessible walk will take place mostly along an open field. \n  \nNo experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a love for nature! Come enjoy the beauty of summer discover the edible treasures growing right at our feet! \nThis walk is free and open to the public.  Donations to help support our walks are appreciated.  DONATE NOW \nGeneral walk guidelines \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 for your needs. \nDogs are not permitted. \nCancellations \nShould you need to cancel\, contact us as soon as possible. office@riwps.org  \nWe walk light rain or shine.  In case of  cancellations due to poor weather conditions\, we will email you. We tend to wait until the day before the walk to make this call as weather forecasts can be changeable. \nRegistration is required \nThe number of participants is limited to maximize the ability for everyone to observe the plants and participate in the conversation.   \nNote: Only one person can register at a time. To register a second person\, just repeat the process. \nMore specific location of the to the walk is provided upon registration. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/edible-treasures-trott-perry-land-preserve-summer/
LOCATION:Scituate RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Walks
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