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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
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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
GEO:41.5750676;-71.5351476
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T054549
CREATED:20260302T171334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T144354Z
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SUMMARY:RIWPS Spring Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nFind all details on our Native Plant Sale Page
URL:https://riwps.org/event/riwps-spring-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Casey Farm\, Saunderstown\, RI\, 2325 Boston Neck Road\, Saunderstown\, RI\, 02874\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T054549
CREATED:20260416T211533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T183438Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
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CREATED:20260416T202855Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Plant Identification in the Classroom (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Hone your botanical observation skills and learn to identify plants! \n 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\, and learn about the Mystery Plant challenge on the RIWPS’ companion website\, Among-RI-Wildflowers. \n The workshop will be on May 30\, 2026 from 9 am-12 pm\, URI Greenhouse\, 6 Greenhouse Rd.\, Kingston\, RI. Free parking is available in the Fine Arts Lot off of Flagg Road. A visitors pass is not required for parking in this area.  (link to Campus Map)  \nLimited space.  Registration Required. Fee: $20.00 for RIWPS members; $30.00 for non members. \nYou may register one Member and one Non-member per form. To register additional people\, please submit another registration form. \nShould you need to cancel\, contact communications@riwps.org \n\n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/workshop_plant_id_2026/
LOCATION:URI\, Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T054549
CREATED:20260520T174111Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flowers on the Wood River\, Hope Valley  (07/23)
DESCRIPTION:Summer Evening Kayak: A Delightful Way to Experience Wetland Flowers\nWhen\n• Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, July 24\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \n• Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, August 21\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \nWhere\nWPWA\, 203 Arcadia Road\, Hope Valley\, RI 02832 (Google Directions)\, (Written Directions ) \nJoin the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council\, the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society\, and the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association for a series of summer evening paddles on the Wood River to discover aquatic flowers.  Besides plant identification we will also learn about the ecology of the Wood River and why it has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. \nIn July we usually see native rhododendrons\, sweet pepperbush\, pickerel weed\, and several types of floating water lilies. With any luck there will still be swamp rose and swamp azaleas still blooming.  In August we should be treated to Joe-pye weed\, boneset\, monkey flowers\, bur marigolds and the spectacular cardinal flowers. \nThese paddles will be led by naturalist Denise Poyer\, former Program Director for WPWA and currently a member the Wild and Scenic Rivers Council and RIWPS.  The Wild and Scenic Rivers Council is subsidizing some of the cost of these paddles to help make them more available to the community. \n• Limit to 15 participants per paddle. The paddles are appropriate for beginner kayakers\, 10 and over. \n• Fee: $30 per person\, includes individual kayaks\, paddles\, life jackets\, and paddle guides. Fee is due at time of registration. Fee  is non-refundable. No discount for bringing your own kayak and no refunds for no shows.   \n• Participants will be asked to sign a standard liability waiver at the event prior to participation. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf. \n• General Guidelines for WPWA kayaking programs: What to Wear. What to Bring\, What to Expect \nLinks to register for this July 23 paddle or any of the other upcoming paddles in this series. \n\n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/summer-flowers-on-the-wood-river-07-23/
LOCATION:Hope Valley\, RI
CATEGORIES:Programs
GEO:41.5075996;-71.7161784
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T054549
CREATED:20260520T173347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024625Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flowers on the Wood River\, Hope Valley (07/24)
DESCRIPTION:Summer Evening Kayak: A Delightful Way to Experience Wetland Flowers\nWhen\n• Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, July 24\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \n• Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, August 21\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \nWhere\nWPWA\, 203 Arcadia Road\, Hope Valley\, RI 02832 (Google Directions)\, (Written Directions ) \nJoin the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council\, the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society\, and the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association for a series of summer evening paddles on the Wood River to discover aquatic flowers.  Besides plant identification we will also learn about the ecology of the Wood River and why it has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. \nIn July we usually see native rhododendrons\, sweet pepperbush\, pickerel weed\, and several types of floating water lilies. With any luck there will still be swamp rose and swamp azaleas still blooming.  In August we should be treated to Joe-pye weed\, boneset\, monkey flowers\, bur marigolds and the spectacular cardinal flowers. \nThese paddles will be led by naturalist Denise Poyer\, former Program Director for WPWA and currently a member the Wild and Scenic Rivers Council and RIWPS.  The Wild and Scenic Rivers Council is subsidizing some of the cost of these paddles to help make them more available to the community. \n• Limit to 15 participants per paddle. The paddles are appropriate for beginner kayakers\, 10 and over. \n• Fee: $30 per person\, includes individual kayaks\, paddles\, life jackets\, and paddle guides. Fee is due at time of registration. Fee  is non-refundable. No discount for bringing your own kayak and no refunds for no shows.   \n• Participants will be asked to sign a standard liability waiver at the event prior to participation. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf. \n• General Guidelines for WPWA kayaking programs: What to Wear. What to Bring\, What to Expect \nLinks to register for this July 24 paddle or any of the other upcoming paddles in this series. \n\n \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/summer-flowers-on-the-wood-river-july-24/
LOCATION:Hope Valley\, RI
CATEGORIES:Programs
GEO:41.5075996;-71.7161784
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T054549
CREATED:20260520T174811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024657Z
UID:10000860-1787245200-1787254200@riwps.org
SUMMARY:Summer Flowers on the Wood River\, Hope Valley (08/20)
DESCRIPTION:Summer Evening Kayak: A Delightful Way to Experience Wetland Flowers\nWhen\n• Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, July 24\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \n• Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, August 21\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \nWhere\nWPWA\, 203 Arcadia Road\, Hope Valley\, RI 02832 (Google Directions)\, (Written Directions ) \nJoin the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council\, the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society\, and the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association for a series of summer evening paddles on the Wood River to discover aquatic flowers.  Besides plant identification we will also learn about the ecology of the Wood River and why it has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. \nIn July we usually see native rhododendrons\, sweet pepperbush\, pickerel weed\, and several types of floating water lilies. With any luck there will still be swamp rose and swamp azaleas still blooming.  In August we should be treated to Joe-pye weed\, boneset\, monkey flowers\, bur marigolds and the spectacular cardinal flowers. \nThese paddles will be led by naturalist Denise Poyer\, former Program Director for WPWA and currently a member the Wild and Scenic Rivers Council and RIWPS.  The Wild and Scenic Rivers Council is subsidizing some of the cost of these paddles to help make them more available to the community. \n• Limit to 15 participants per paddle. The paddles are appropriate for beginner kayakers\, 10 and over. \n• Fee: $30 per person\, includes individual kayaks\, paddles\, life jackets\, and paddle guides. Fee is due at time of registration. Fee  is non-refundable. No discount for bringing your own kayak and no refunds for no shows.   \n• Participants will be asked to sign a standard liability waiver at the event prior to participation. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf. \n• General Guidelines for WPWA kayaking programs: What to Wear. What to Bring\, What to Expect \nLinks to register for this August 20 paddle or the other upcoming paddle in this series.
URL:https://riwps.org/event/summer-flowers-on-the-wood-river-08-20/
LOCATION:Hope Valley\, RI
CATEGORIES:Programs
GEO:41.5075996;-71.7161784
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T054549
CREATED:20260520T181218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024727Z
UID:10000861-1787331600-1787340600@riwps.org
SUMMARY:Summer Flowers on the Wood River\, Hope Valley (08/21)
DESCRIPTION:Summer Evening Kayak: A Delightful Way to Experience Wetland Flowers\nWhen\n• Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, July 24\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \n• Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\n• Friday\, August 21\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm\nRain date Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm \nWhere\nWPWA\, 203 Arcadia Road\, Hope Valley\, RI 02832 (Google Directions)\, (Written Directions ) \nJoin the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council\, the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society\, and the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association for a series of summer evening paddles on the Wood River to discover aquatic flowers.  Besides plant identification we will also learn about the ecology of the Wood River and why it has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. \nIn July we usually see native rhododendrons\, sweet pepperbush\, pickerel weed\, and several types of floating water lilies. With any luck there will still be swamp rose and swamp azaleas still blooming.  In August we should be treated to Joe-pye weed\, boneset\, monkey flowers\, bur marigolds and the spectacular cardinal flowers. \nThese paddles will be led by naturalist Denise Poyer\, former Program Director for WPWA and currently a member the Wild and Scenic Rivers Council and RIWPS.  The Wild and Scenic Rivers Council is subsidizing some of the cost of these paddles to help make them more available to the community. \n• Limit to 15 participants per paddle. The paddles are appropriate for beginner kayakers\, 10 and over. \n• Fee: $30 per person\, includes individual kayaks\, paddles\, life jackets\, and paddle guides. Fee is due at time of registration. Fee  is non-refundable. No discount for bringing your own kayak and no refunds for no shows.   \n• Participants will be asked to sign a standard liability waiver at the event prior to participation. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf. \n• General Guidelines for WPWA kayaking programs: What to Wear. What to Bring\, What to Expect \nLinks to register for the last paddle in this  series
URL:https://riwps.org/event/summer-flowers-on-the-wood-river-08-21/
LOCATION:Hope Valley\, RI
CATEGORIES:Programs
GEO:41.5075996;-71.7161784
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T054549
CREATED:20260512T002354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T002816Z
UID:10000856-1789205400-1789214400@riwps.org
SUMMARY:RIWPS Fall  Native Plant Sale 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n All details about the sale will be posted on our Native Plant Sale Page  closer to the date of the sale!
URL:https://riwps.org/event/riwps-fall-native-plant-sale-2026/
LOCATION:Casey Farm\, Saunderstown\, RI\, 2325 Boston Neck Road\, Saunderstown\, RI\, 02874\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant sale
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