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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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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: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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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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