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SUMMARY:The Best Native Plant Sale in Rhode Island  2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\n  \nJune 3\, 2023 | 9 am – noon \n  \nURI Botanical Garden\, Kingston\, RI \n  \n(Member’s pre sale from 8 to 9  am) \n  \nMore Details to follow! \n  \nLearn more about our Native Plant Sales
URL:https://riwps.org/event/best-native-plant-sale-ri-2023/
LOCATION:University of Rhode Island\, Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Plant sale,Programs
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SUMMARY:Wild Things - Family Walk\, Carter Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On June 12\, 2023 at 10 am we will have a family walk at the  Nature Conservancy’s Carter Preserve in Charlestown.  Our walk along the Pawcatuck River in a unique pine barrens ecosystem should reveal plenty of interesting plants\, and likely many lady slipper orchids in full bloom. As always\, please bring plenty of water\, snacks\, sun protection\, and bug spray. We’ll be out between 90 minutes and 2 hours.\n\n\nTo provide a personalized learning experience space is very limited –  2 to 3 families.  For more details about our family walks\, including how to express interest in participating click here \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/wild-things-family-walk-carter-preserve/
LOCATION:Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Family Walk,General Event,Programs
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SUMMARY:In the Landscape of ...  the Foleys (members only)
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS STILL PLANNED FOR SATURDAY.  WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IN CASE OF SHOWERS.  \nThis landscape is the first in a three part series\, In the Landscape of ….. \, open to members only\, as a special thanks for their support and in many cases\, countless volunteer hours. Members are invited to take an informal tour of a fellow member’s garden.  The hosts will share their story about their garden and answer questions. There is a $10 fee per membership. \nUrban Hybrid Garden Tour\nSaturday\,  June 17\, 2023  –  10 a.m. to Noon  (rain day\, June 18\, same time)\nCranston\, RI \nA Providence Journal article from January 1926 waxed poetic about the recently-built “ancient farmhouse” on Narragansett Boulevard.  Originally encompassing five acres and developed by William S. Cherry\, eponymous owner of Cherry and Webb\, this house and its adjacent barn\, were built on a site known as Wash’s Pond.  According to the Journal\, the development saved this spot from becoming an “eyesore” and a “dumping ground.” \nThe flowery prose of early 20th century journalism aside\, and the passage of nearly 100 years finds both house and barn intact\, though now separate properties.  Yet approximately five acres of contiguous open land still surround the house’s 17\,000 square foot lot  – an unusual condition for such an urban setting\, four blocks south of the Providence city border. \nWhen Judi and Pat Foley purchased the property in 2017\, they were attracted by the possibilities of rejuvenating the then-badly overgrown landscape.  They spent several years rebuilding deteriorating stone walls and steps before pursuing their gardening vision\, which included many native species they were learning about through the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. \nTheir vision is based on several principles: \n\nLeave good existing plantings\, even if not native\, as long as not invasive. A magnificent oak and cedar\, several spruce\, an arborvitae and many rhododendron and pieris date from a time the original property had a full-time gardener.  Badly overgrown yews\, invasive ivy and bittersweet\, and many damaged woody plants were removed.\nUse native plants as a foundation\, preferably locally-sourced straight species\, supplemented with northeastern stock. Approximately 40 species of native woody plants have been added; native perennials\, many winter-sown on site have also been planted in appropriate microclimates.\nGrow food for people\, insects and foraging birds and animals. Garden vegetables are joined by culinary and medicinal herbs\, and an emerging fruit forest of native and introduced trees and shrubs.\nPlant for joy\, to support socializing and to provide cut flowers for the house and for family and friends.\nUse organic methods and permaculture techniques to minimize the need for external\, commercial amendments.\n\nThis garden is very much a work in progress with new plants regularly introduced and existing plants moved to find optimal growing locations or to take advantage of changing garden conditions. \nWhile most of the garden is visible from accessible viewing points\, much of the land requires navigating stone steps.  There are some wet areas so appropriate footwear and insect repellent are recommended.  Please note any physical challenges on your registration\, so that we can make accommodations for access. \nThis garden is featured in the upcoming edition of our WildfloraRI! \nThe number of RIWPS member visitors is limited to 20. \nREGISTER BELOW. Directions will be sent to those who registered a few days before the walk.\n(Not a member?  Join.  Not sure if your membership is current? Contact office@riwps.org) \nCancellations: Contact office@riwps.org. \nWaiting list: When the maximum number of visitors is reached\, the registration form will be replaced by a message indicating the program is full. At that time\, if you would like to be put on the waiting list\, complete the waiting list form. Should there be cancellations\, we will notify those on the waiting list. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/in-the-landscape-of-the-foleys/
LOCATION:Cranston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Programs,RIWPS Members Event,Walks & Tours
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SUMMARY:Small Scale Meadow Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 and learn more about the design process in this workshop on June 22\, 2023 from 2 to 4 pm at URI East Farm. \nUnder the guidance of Graham Gardner\, landscape designer and author of the recently published book Tiny + Wild: Build a Small Scale Meadow Anywhere\, participants will share their projects which will serve as case studies for the group to engage in “design consultations.” Consideration will be given to designing\, installing and managing the project. \nGraham is a Rhode Island native\, URI Landscape Architecture graduate\, and a former RIWPS member. He has over 25 years of experience in landscape design and project management in public\, private\, and non-profit spaces. Graham’s diverse experiences in New England\, plus his work in Colorado\, California\, and Puerto Rico\, have reinforced his passion for the ecological vibrancy and diversity of communities of native plants and for advocating to bring nature’s abundance to our landscapes. \nNotes \nTo share your project at the workshop\, please bring paper\, pencil\, and *hard copies of any materials in your project folder that you wish to share with the group. RIWPS will provide large sheets of paper and/or large white/black board. \nThere will be copies available of Tiny + Wild to purchase should you want.  (Check or cash only) \nFee: $30.00 for RIWPS members and URI Master Gardeners and $35.00 for all others. \nRegistration for this program is closed \nCancellations: Contact office@riwps.org. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://riwps.org/event/small-scale-meadow-workshop/
LOCATION:URI East Farm\, Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Workshops
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