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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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SUMMARY:Edible Treasures: Trott-Perry Land Preserve Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the Beauty of Spring — Discover the Edible Treasures Growing Right at Our Feet \nJoin a beginner-friendly\, educational plant walk led by Keri Brule at Trott-Perry Land Preserve in Scituate\, Rhode Island on May 16\, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm. This easy\, accessible walk will take place mostly along an open field\, making it perfect for all experience levels. We’ll focus on identifying early emerging and spring edible plants\, exploring their habitats\, uses\, and sustainable foraging practices. \nNo experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a love for nature!  \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 in light rain or shine. If severe weather requires cancellation\, we’ll email you—typically deciding the day before. \nRegistration is required \nThis walk is free and open to the public.  Donations to help support our walks are appreciated.  DONATE NOW \nSpace is limited to ensure everyone can observe plants and join the discussion. \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-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Scituate RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Walks
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Caratunk Wildlife Refuge\, Seekonk MA (note: Walk has been moved to the first Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed for this walk. \nTrillium cernuum (Nodding Trillium)\, \nOn Saturday June 6\, 2026 from 10 am – 12 pm join Joe Kroger at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk\, MA.  Joe Kroger\, Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s naturalist of the year in 2024\, has 40 years of experience at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge.  We will look  for some plants of concern\, notably nodding trillium\, begonias\, and baneberry\, in addition to the usual suspects. \nJoe also leads the bird program at Caratunk as well\, so he can lead us along the blue bird trail too. With nearly 200 acres of fields\, forests\, streams\, and ponds\, Caratunk offers miles of well-marked\, easy to moderate trails\, making it one of Audubon’s most popular properties. \n  \nFree 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 in light rain or shine. If severe weather requires cancellation\, we’ll email you—typically deciding the day before. \nRegistration is required \nSpace is limited to ensure everyone can observe plants and join the discussion. \nNote: Submit a separate registration for each person. \nMore details about the location of the walk provided upon registration. \n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/first-thursday-botanizing-walk-caratunk-wildlife-refuge-asri/
LOCATION:Seekonk\, MA
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Botanizing Walk: Carter Preserve\, Charlestown
DESCRIPTION:On July 9\, 2026 from 10 am – 12 pm join us  in Charlestown RI  at the Carter Preserve\, the second-largest preserve of The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island. \nWith Brian Maynard\, retired professor from the Department of Plant Sciences & Entomology at the University of Rhode Island\, we will explore of a variety of dry habitats and view forest recovery from the 2017 spongy moth infestation.  The terrain is moderate to difficult. \n  \nFree 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\, briars\, tree roots\, rocks\, mud\, poison ivy\, and other natural hazards etc. Bring plenty of water\, snacks\, and any personal items you may need during the walk. \nDogs are not permitted. \nCancellations \nShould you need to cancel\, contact communications@riwps.org  \nWe walk in light rain or shine. If severe weather requires cancellation\, we’ll email you—typically deciding the day before. \nRegistration is required \nSpace is limited to ensure everyone can observe plants and join the discussion. \nNote: Submit a separate registration for each person. \n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/first-thursday-botanizing-walk-carter-preserve/
LOCATION:Charlestown\, RI
CATEGORIES:Botanizing Walk Series,General Event,Programs,Walks
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