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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge (Exeter\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Join Ethan Paiva & Nathan Archer from the Audubon Society of RI for a walk at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter\, RI. on August 7\, 2025\, from 10 am to noon.  Come explore several different habitats including forest\, fields and wetlands\, observing birds\, trees\, plants and butterflies. Who knows what we will discover! This hike is approximately 1.5 miles with some roots. Ethan’s & Nathan’s passions are vernal pools and trees!!! They loves sharing their knowledge with all ages.  \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. 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-fisherville-brook-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Exeter\, RI
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Beechwood Lecture: Mushroom Hunting - Summer Session
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom Hunting: Summer Session\nWednesday August 20\, 2025 | 1:15- 2:45 PM\nBeechwood Center | 44 Beach Street | No Kingstown\, RI 02852\n \nOn August 20\, 2024 from 1:15 to 2:45\, join Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt from the Mushroom Hunting Foundation at the Beechwood Center for Life in North Kingstown\, RI to learn about mushrooms. \nMany Rhode Islanders are surprised to learn how many native wild mushrooms species are not only safe to eat but incredibly delicious. Seeking them out is perhaps the best hobby on Earth\, combining fascinating science\, outdoor adventure and truly amazing food experiences. Ryan and Emily’s slideshow of all-local photography will provide professional guidance and explain the science and the safety rules of mushroom hunting. We will take a closer look at some species they consider “safe for beginners” to identify and cook with. \nRyan T Bouchard is the author and photographer of the influential book Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast 2019. Emily (Schmidt) Bouchard created the groundbreaking instructional video series In the Weeds with Emily Schmidt. Together they created The Mushroom Hunting Foundation and have educated thousands toward safely enjoying America’s incredible wild foraging. \nThis lecture  series is offered by Beechwood Life Center and was founded in collaboration with URI Master Gardeners and RIWPS. Master Gardeners receive education credits for attending. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  \nRegistration is required. \nTo Register: Contact the Volunteer/Program Coordinator at The Beechwood Center for Life Enrichment –  401-268-1594 or malyward@ northkingstownri.gov  \n\nRegistration is open for this lecture only and not for October’s lecture.\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\nOctober 15\, 2025: MISUNDERSTOOD ARBORICULTURAL PRACTICES: GETTING IT RIGHT\nChris Fletcher\, Certified Arborist \nChris Fletcher spent much of his childhood with his father\, a naturalist\, visiting the woods of Mount Hope RI and these experiences made him acutely aware of the forest \, its functional\, cultural and aesthetic qualities. His professional career includes 12 years with the RIDOT\, 20 years with Bartlett Tree\, home to the world’s largest Arboricultural Diagnostic Clinic in the world. Additionally\, Chris is entrusted with the care of Bristol’s historic Juniper Hill Cemetery a National Historic Landmark. Chris will discuss pruning\, root collars\, wood chip\nmulch\, irrigation\, cabling and root regeneration.
URL:https://riwps.org/event/beechwood-lecture-mushroom-hunting-summer/
LOCATION:Beechwood Center\, 44 Beach Street\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
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