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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Neutaconkanut Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:On October 2\, 2025  from 10 am to noon\, join Joe Jamroz\, environmental enthusiast and advisory board member for the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy. We will  explore parts of this conserved property and enjoy spectacular views of Providence. Rising nearly 300 feet above Narragansett Bay\, the park is situated in the heart of the most densely populated area of Providence. The park’s 88 acres of oak/hickory forest include a well-maintained trail system\, brooks\, ravines\, meadows\, glacial boulders. \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/first-thursday-botanizing-walk-aneutaconkanut-hill-providencevondale-farm-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T205126Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying Common Invasive Plants Walk - Narragansett
DESCRIPTION:Asian Bittersweet\, photo from Invasive Plants: The Threat They Pose  \nOn 26 October 2025 from 1:00 to 3 pm\, Tom Hoagland\, President\, Friends of Canonchet\, and Alan Woodmansee\, Master Gardener\, will lead a guided trail walk in Canonchet Farm\, a 124 acre second growth woodland that has become infested with invasive plants\, shrubs and vines.  \nThese plants are increasingly popping up in home gardens and natural landscapes due to their prevalence in South County.  Birds spread the seeds.  \nLearn how to identify and control common invasive plants\, such as knotweed\, porcelain berry\, bittersweet\, multiflora rose and privet. The trail is easy but does have protruding roots and can sometimes be wet. Appropriate footwear should be worn. \nClick here for more information about invasive plants including link to the pamphlet Invasive Plants: The Threat They Pose by the Friends of Canonchet Farm \nThis walk is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. DONATE \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 & to safeguard trails. \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/identifying-common-invasive-plants-walk-narragansett-2025/
LOCATION:Narragansett\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154258
CREATED:20260214T162127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T020129Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Botanical Identifying Techniques Used in the Field -- Winter woody (Kingston)
DESCRIPTION:On March 14\, 2026\, from 10:00 am to noon\, join Nathan Lambstrom for a walk through URI’s North Woods\, focusing on techniques and features we can use to identify trees in winter. \nFor better or worse\, many of our woody plants do not have leaves for most of the year. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing for the plant nerd to do out in the woods. Nathan will have some copies of Peterson’s Field Guide to Trees & Shrubs to identify trees and shrubs to the species level using their buds\, bark\, and growth habits\, and the fantastic Winter Weed Finder to identify herbaceous perennials using their dead aboveground stems. Bring your own copies if you have them. \nNathan Lambstrom is a lecturer in the College of Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at URI. A garden ecologist\, Nathan also runs his own business designing and planting gardens that support wildlife\, conserve water\, and enrich home environments. Nathan holds a MS in plant biology and conservation from Northwestern University. \nEasy to moderate trail hike ranging from dry to very wet. It is approximately 1-mile round trip. Wear waterproof shoes\, knee boots are best\, and dress appropriately for the weather. \nThis walk is free and open to the public. \nDonations help support our walks and programs.   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  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 specifics about the location provided upon registration. \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/basic-bot-id-techniques-field-winter-woody/
LOCATION:Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T133000
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SUMMARY:Tidal Salt Marsh Walk at Lathrop Wildlife Refuge (Westerly)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 26\, 2026\, from 11:30 an to 1:30 pm\, to explore Audubon’s Lathrop Wildlife Refuge on the shore of Winnapaug Pond\, Westerly\, RI. Salt marshes and salt ponds are both sensitive and resilient Rhode Island habitats. Scott Ruhren\, Ph.D.\, Senior Director of Conservation\, Audubon Society of Rhode Island will lead us around the tidal coastal wetlands\, which are home to many indicator species and a diversity of animals. Animals rely on many plants for food and shelter while many plants rely on animals for pollination and dispersal. \nIn addition to our general botanizing\, along the way we will also explore the stresses of living in this environment now under the pressure of sea level rise. On the trail through the coastal forest to the marsh and Winnapaug Pond we will decipher how plants and animals struggle and cooperate in order to survive. \nEasy to moderate trail hike ranging from dry to very wet. It is approximately 1-mile round trip. Wear waterproof shoes\, knee boots are best\, and dress appropriately for the weather. \nThis walk is free and open to the public. \nDonations help support our walks and programs.   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  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 specifics about the location provided upon registration.
URL:https://riwps.org/event/tidal-salt-mash-walk-westerly/
LOCATION:Westerly\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Snake Den Farm (Johnston)
DESCRIPTION:Our first First Thursday walk of the season is April 2\, 2026\, from 10 am to noon. We will explore the Snake Den Farm parcel of Snake Den State Park with Chris Modisette\, a retired forester with more than 40 years of service with the National Resources Conservation Service. \nManaged by the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District\, Snake Den parcel 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. \nWe 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. \nThis walk is free and open to the public. \nDonations 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 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/first-thursday-botanizing-walk-snake-den-farm/
LOCATION:Johnston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:Basic Botanical Identifying Techniques Used in the Field -- Wildflowers (Charlestown)
DESCRIPTION:Hone your observation skills and improve your ability to identify wildflowers\nBloodroot- photo\, Kathy Barton \nOn 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. \nNathan will have some copies of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide that will walk us through a simple but precise logical key system. Bring your own copy if you have one. Nathan Lambstrom is a lecturer in the College of Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at URI. A garden ecologist\, Nathan also runs his own business designing and planting gardens that support wildlife\, conserve water\, and enrich home environments. Nathan holds a MS in plant biology and conservation from Northwestern University. \nWe will walk for approximately 3 miles on an easy to moderate trail. \nThis walk is free and open to the public. \nDonations help support our walks and programs.   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  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 specifics about the location provided upon registration. \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/basic-botanical-identifying-techniques-used-in-the-field-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Charlestown\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154258
CREATED:20260323T171217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T142858Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Ben Utter Trail (Exeter)
DESCRIPTION:Spring Emphemerals Welcome You to Botanize\nTrillium cernuum (Nodding Trillium)\, Arcadia Management Area\, Exeter\, RI \nMay 7\, 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm \nAcadia Management Area | Exeter\, RI \nOn this walk with biologist Denise Poyer\, we will discover early spring flowers deep in the Arcadia Management Area. \nWe will first walk south on Sand Trail to look for Indian cucumber root (Medeola virginiana)\, dolls-eyes (Actaea pachypoda)\, sharp-lobed hepatica (Anemone acutiloba) and many other ephemeral flowers. This trail features a wonderful patch of nodding trillium (Trillium cernuum)\, one of the few trillium species found in RI. \nWe will then turn back north on the Ben Utter Trail to search for downy rattlesnake-plantain (Goodyera pubescens)\, as well as more wetland species\, including early violets. Plan for a mile or so of walking on wooded trails. \nThis walk is free and open to the public. \nDonations 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 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/first-thursday-botanizing-walk-ben-utter-trail-2026ben-utter-trail-exeter/
LOCATION:Exeter\, RI
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks
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