Moss Workshop (2 days) Cancelled

Kingston, RI

fruiting sphagnum moss. DMcGrady Learn about mosses in during this two day workshop by Brian Maynard, Professor of Horticulture at University of Rhode Island.  The first session will be held […]

Plant Identification Workshop Cancelled

URI, South Kingston, RI

Learn or review how to ID plants using field guides (Newcombs or Ellman) and the online resource, Go Botany. We will start in the classroom to learn how to use a key to identify plants reviewing plant terminology and plant characteristics in the process. From there, we will apply those skills using Go Botany to […]

Beechwood Lecture: Capturing the Native Garden in Art

Beechwood Center 44 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI, United States

Journal Sketch, Frances Topping The Beechwood Lecture Series returns!  The first speaker in this 2021 series, offered jointly by the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society and University of Rhode Island […]

Workshop: Become a Citizen Scientist for the Bumblebees

Wakefield, RI

Join Dr. Robert J. Gegear from UMASS Dartmouth for a workshop on what you can do to maximize biodiversity conservation in your own backyard by creating and sustaining pollination systems […]

Workshop: Create a Terrarium with Native Plants

Kingston, RI

Have you ever seen a terrarium built from native evergreens? Now's your chance to make one for your own holiday table. In this workshop learn how to make and cultivate […]

Plant Identification Workshop

URI, Kingston, RI

Join URI Professor Brian Maynard and botanist Elizabeth Dickson for a workshop on how to key wildflowers using Newcomb's and GoBotany. Bring a copy of Newcomb's Wildflower Guide, a hand […]

Small Scale Meadow Workshop

URI East Farm, Kingston, RI

Creating a mini meadow in your landscape? Whether you are beginning a project soon or have one in progress, find inspiration, ideas and practical information tailored to strengthen your project […]

Plant Identification Workshop

University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI

Join botanist Elizabeth Dickson for a workshop on how to key wildflowers using Newcomb's and GoBotany. Bring a copy of Newcomb's Wildflower Guide, a hand lens, and your cell phone, […]