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SUMMARY:Basic Botanical Identifying Techniques Used in the Field -- Winter woody (Kingston)
DESCRIPTION:On March 14\, 2026\, from 10:00 am to noon\, join Nathan Lambstrom for a walk through URI’s North Woods\, focusing on techniques and features we can use to identify trees in winter. \nFor better or worse\, many of our woody plants do not have leaves for most of the year. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing for the plant nerd to do out in the woods. Nathan will have some copies of Peterson’s Field Guide to Trees & Shrubs to identify trees and shrubs to the species level using their buds\, bark\, and growth habits\, and the fantastic Winter Weed Finder to identify herbaceous perennials using their dead aboveground stems. Bring your own copies if you have them. \nNathan 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. \nEasy to moderate trail hike ranging from dry to very wet. It is approximately 1-mile round trip. Wear waterproof shoes\, knee boots are best\, and dress appropriately for the weather. \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-bot-id-techniques-field-winter-woody/
LOCATION:Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:General Event,Programs,Walks
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SUMMARY:Tidal Salt Marsh Walk at Lathrop Wildlife Refuge (Westerly)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 26\, 2026\, from 11:30 an to 1:30 pm\, to explore Audubon’s Lathrop Wildlife Refuge on the shore of Winnapaug Pond\, Westerly\, RI. Salt marshes and salt ponds are both sensitive and resilient Rhode Island habitats. Scott Ruhren\, Ph.D.\, Senior Director of Conservation\, Audubon Society of Rhode Island will lead us around the tidal coastal wetlands\, which are home to many indicator species and a diversity of animals. Animals rely on many plants for food and shelter while many plants rely on animals for pollination and dispersal. \nIn addition to our general botanizing\, along the way we will also explore the stresses of living in this environment now under the pressure of sea level rise. On the trail through the coastal forest to the marsh and Winnapaug Pond we will decipher how plants and animals struggle and cooperate in order to survive. \nEasy to moderate trail hike ranging from dry to very wet. It is approximately 1-mile round trip. Wear waterproof shoes\, knee boots are best\, and dress appropriately for the weather. \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.
URL:https://riwps.org/event/tidal-salt-mash-walk-westerly/
LOCATION:Westerly\, RI
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