• Basic Botanical Identifying Techniques Used in the Field — Wildflowers (Charlestown)

    Charlestown, RI

    Hone your observation skills and improve your ability to identify wildflowers Bloodroot- photo, Kathy Barton On May 3, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Nathan Lambstrom will lead a walk through the Nature Conservancy's Francis C. Carter Preserve, focusing on taking the guesswork out of wildflower identification for the nature lover with no formal botanical training. […]

  • Edible Treasures: Trott-Perry Land Preserve Spring 2026

    Scituate RI

    Enjoy the Beauty of Spring -- Discover the Edible Treasures Growing Right at Our Feet Join a beginner-friendly, educational plant walk led by Keri Brule at Trott-Perry Land Preserve in […]

  • Workshop: Plant Identification in the Classroom

    URI, Kingston, RI

    Hone your botanical observation skills and learn to identify plants! Join botanist Elizabeth Dickson for a workshop on how to key wildflowers using Newcomb's Wildflower Guide and GoBotany. Bring a copy of Newcomb's Wildflower Guide, a hand lens, and your cell phone, tablet or laptop. We will key out as many wildflowers as we can, […]