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SUMMARY:Using Native Plants to Make Your Yard a Bird Sanctuary (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Using Native Plants to Make Your Yard a Bird Sanctuary (Webinar)\nhummingbird on wild bergamot (Monada fistulosa)\, photo Carmen Rugel \nApril 12\, 2026 | 4 – 5 :30 pm | online \nRegister Below \nTurn yards of any size into truly bird-friendly habitats.\nHow can we best feed birds in our yards? The accepted wisdom of many feeders brimming with commercially-grown seeds is increasingly seen as one of the lowest priorities for helping both nesting and migrating birds. \nAre we only supporting invasive birds? The answer lies in designing and planting a wide array of native trees\, shrubs\, and perennials to host the most diverse array of native insects\, while avoiding the temptation to plant non-native and potentially invasive plants sometimes sold as “bird-friendly.” We’ll talk about turning yards of any size into truly bird-friendly habitats. \nJohn Barber\, a resident of Cleveland Heights in Ohio\, brings home his experience of the importance of bird habitat to all forms of life on earth. For example\, as co-chair of Friends of Lower Lake park he has worked with volunteers weekly on Sunday mornings since 2018 to remove invasive species and replace them with native ones. A licensed bird bander\, he has had the excitement of banding 65 bird species in his own biodiverse back yard. \nJohn has been a citizen scientist for over fifty years\, active in green space preservation; the recovery of Peregrine Falcon populations; the continuing recovery of Eastern Bluebirds; and monitoring wildlife populations in suburban parklands. Now retired after 35 years in the business world\, he is passionately engaged in restoring and maintaining biodiversity. \nHandout for webinar
URL:https://riwps.org/event/using-native-plants-to-make-your-yard-a-bird-sanctuary-webinar/
LOCATION:Online -Zoom
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
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SUMMARY:Beechwood Lecture: Pollinating the Planet on an Individual Basis
DESCRIPTION:Bottle gentian with bumblebee \nPollinating the Planet on an Individual Basis\nWednesday April 15\, 2026 | 1:30- 2:30 PM \nBeechwood Center | 44 Beach Street  | North Kingstown\, RI 02852 \n\n\nSteve Burke\, president of the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association\, has been a beekeeper for over 30 years. He teaches the Association’s yearly training program for beekeepers and frequently makes presentations which include: Inviting Bees into your Garden\, Pollination\, and The Life of the Bee. \nThis lecture series is offered by Beechwood Life Center. URI Master Gardeners and RIWPS volunteers work in collaboration at their Jules A. Cohen native plant garden and on this lecture series. \nHow honeybees\, native to Europe\, Africa and Asia\, fit into the complex web of relationships that sustain our local plants and insects is an important question to consider. \nThe program is free and open to the public. Registration required as space is limited. \nTo Register: Contact the Volunteer/Program Coordinator at The Beechwood Center for Life Enrichment –  401-268-1594 or malyward@northkingstownri.gov \nPlease note: \n\n\n\nRegistration is for this program only and not for future programs listed below.\nAlthough the Beechwood Garden programs are offered to members and the public\, if you have not attended past lectures and/or registered your contact information with the Beechwood Center in the last three (3) years\, you may need to provide an updated information form.  The form will be provided by Beechwood Staff at the time of the lecture. Completion of this form is required for participation in all Beechwood Programs.\nMaster Gardeners receive education credit for attending.\n\n\n\n  \n\nOther programs scheduled for 2026  \n• August 19\, 2026 Hope Leeson. Field Botanists and Lecturer RISD \nBelow and Above Collective (Collaboration of Artists and Botanists). Floating Wetlands: Rebalancing Life in Freshwater Aquatic Communities \n• October 21 2026: Chris Fletcher\, Certified Arborist \n Evolution of the American  Urban Forest \nWe hope you can join us! \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/beechwood-lecture-pollinating-the-planet/
LOCATION:Beechwood Center\, 44 Beach Street\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beechwood Lecture Series,General Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Night at the Glass Station (South Kingstown)
DESCRIPTION:Local Bees: Pollinating Native Plants and Agricultural Crops\nLimited free spaces available\, RSVP required. RSVP is through the Glass Station.  CLICK HERE\nJoin the URI Bee Lab\, Rhode Island Wild Plant Society\, and The Glass Station for an engaging look at our local bees and the vital role they play in pollinating native plants and crops. We’ll also share insights from recent work supported by the Glass Bee Fellowship*. Research Fellows at the Bee Lab Rachel Fiona and Fiona Dell’Antonio\, and Professor of Entomology and head of URI’s Bee Lab will share their research findings. \nRepresentatives from the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society will questions about pollinators\, native plant species\, and ways you can support local biodiversity. RIWPS will also offer ecotypic seeds from some of the species in their own ReSeeding RI initiative along with seeds from other ecotypic 59  species.  Plant these seeds to preserve the genetics of our local native plant populations and increase biodiversity across RI and the region. \n*The Glass Bee Fellowship is a summer research fellowship funded by sales of artist Jennifer Nauck’s glass bees\, and made available annually through the Coastal and Environmental Fellows Program for an undergraduate at the University of Rhode Island. \nCome with your questions! \nLimited free spaces available\, RSVP required. RSVP is through the Glass Station.  CLICK HERE
URL:https://riwps.org/event/pollinator-night-2/
LOCATION:South Kingstown\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
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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
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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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SUMMARY:Workshop: Plant Identification in the Classroom
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:Trillium 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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