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TREE ID IN SPRING
Scituate
Sat., April 10, 10 am - 12 noon
Field Trip
Leader: Paul Dolan
February may make you shiver, but April sunshine will warm your hearts. As spring starts emerging, our trees and shrubs will be awakened. This field trip will inform you on what buds and leaves are emerging, You will learn how to identify our natives, invasives and cultivars, by their leaves, buds, and flowers. Come for a stroll in the northwest corner of our state in the Scituate reservoir watershed. Our leader is an enthusiastic forester and teacher. This will be the second trip in Paul's seasonal Tree ID series.
Easy
Pre-registration required 48 hours prior.
Fee : Members $5., non-members $7.
Min. #5, Max. #15 -- This program is FULL and has a wait list.
Weather date and time: Sun. April 11, 1:00 - 3:00pm
"A SENSE OF WONDER"
A film about the compelling story of Rachel Carson's appreciation of the natural world and her fight to protect it.
Courtesy of The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island
Movie followed by discussion.
North Kingstown Library, 100 Boone St.
Sat., April 17, 2 pm
This film begins in Miss Carson's summer home as she was preparing to leave. Fighting cancer, she fears this may be her last visit to her beloved Maine coast. The story continues two months later in the furor over her book Silent Spring. Carson is simultaneously battling the chemical industry, the government, and the press to get her message to Congress and the American people.
It is an inspiring story of her courageousness, and the impact her tenacity and voice have had on the environment
Easy
No registration necessary. Open to the public - invite your friends!
Fee: Free
Max. 50
RHODE ISLAND VIOLETS
15 Evergreen Drive, Johnston
Sat., April 24, 10-12noon
Leaders: Helen Lusi and Kathy Barton
Join Helen and Kathy in exploring the world of Rhode Island's native violets in Helen's garden. These two women have many years of experience in growing, searching for, writing, leading walks about and sharing their knowledge of our state flower, Viola sororia, and many more of our state's native violets. We will walk in the garden, look at slides and maybe even taste something made by Helen using her famous violet syrup.
Easy
Members $5., non-members $7.
Min. #5, Max. #15
Rain or Shine
EVOLUTION OF AN URBAN FOREST
Rhode Island College, Providence
Saturday, April 24, 2010; 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Field Trip
Leader: John Campanini
This walk will follow the campus Tree Map developed as part of the college's 50th year celebration in the Mount Pleasant area of Providence.
Our leader, John Campanini, is currently Technical Advisor to the RI Tree Council. John was formerly Providence City Forester. He is currently an adjunct faculty member at URI. John is an inspiring teacher of arboriculture.
We will be viewing selected trees that represent a sample of those found on the site 50 years ago, as well as some of the trees planted as new buildings were built. Approximately forty percent of the trees on campus are native species. This walk will cover most of the 60 marked trees compiled by former RIWPS Board member Dr. Jerry Melarango. We too will learn from Jerry's valued legacy.
Easy
Pre-registration required 48 hours prior.
Email: office@riwps.org Voicemail: 401-789-7497
Fee: Members $5., Non-members $7.
Min. #5, Maximum #18
Weather Date: Sunday, April 25, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
UNDERSTANDING NEWCOMB'S WILDFLOWER GUIDE
47 Sawmill Rd., Harmony
Sat., May 8, 10 am to 12:30 pm
Garden Walk and Lecture
Leader: Cheryl Cadwell
In order to effectively use any plant guide, you need to be familiar with the anatomical terminology and the variations that can often be frustrating when using a key. This class will be aimed at beginners, but should make a good refresher session for those with more experience. Bring a wildflower guide, preferably Newcomb's, a magnifying glass and wet weather gear in case it rains. Cheryl's beautiful garden will provide many specimens for practicing your keying skills.
Easy
Fee: Members $5., non-members $7.
Min. #5, Max. #20
Rain or Shine
Jack-in-the-pulpit
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GREAT SWAMP SAUNTER-A Walk on the Wild Side in memory of Norman Boyer
South Kingstown, RI
Saturday, May 22, 1:00-3:00 pm
Leaders: Anne B. Wagner and Francis Underwood
Norm Boyer used to slowly drive the back roads of Rhode Island, noting the plants as he went. On this field trip we will saunter along a road in an open section of the Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area noting the plants we see and learning about the habitats we pass through. Every year is a little different, depending upon the weather. Come along with us to see what conditions are like this year. Newcomb's Wildflower Guide and a hand lens are always useful to have with you. Boots are optional; the trail is usually dry.
Moderate
Pre-registration required 48 hours prior.
Email: office@riwps.org | Voicemail: 401-789-7497
Fee: Members $5., non-members $7.
Min. #5, Max. #15
(Raindate: Sunday, May 23,1:00 -3:00 pm)
LATE SPRING BLOOMS AT TRUSTOM POND NWR
South Kingstown, RI
Sat. May 29, 2010, 1:00-3:00 pm
Field Trip
Leaders: Dave & Nancy Clayton (USFWS Volunteer Naturalists)
Memorials, Memories and Martha
A MEMORIAL WALK FOR MARTHA MARSHALL
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
ASRI, Seekonk, MA
Sunday, May 30, 2010, 10:00 - 12noon
Leader: Kathy Barton
THE LEDGES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
Charlestown, RI -- (Burlingame State Park)
Sat., June 19, 2010 ~ 9:00 - noon
Leader: Doug McGrady
MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE FIELD AND FOREST
Carolina Management Area
Sat., June 26, 2010 - 9:00-11:00 am
Leader: Liz Hassinger, DVM
Click here to see the full descriptions of our Spring Programs.
The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society's Grants Committee would like to announce this year's grant recipient; Shannon Donovan science teacher at Scituate High School.
Memorial Day Weekend
