 YOUTH PROGRAMS
We offer an abundance of materials and lesson plans for teachers to conduct education programs about native plants in their classrooms, click here for more information.
NOW AVAILABLE!
"A Walk Through the Seasons with Rhode Island Wild Plants"
The Society received a special legislative grant to design and print a
children's coloring book of native Rhode Island plants. The General Federation of Women's Club of South County provided additional funding. The book includes 32 original drawings by Rhode
Island artists and features flowers commonly found throughout Rhode Island. Some are easy to find; all you need to do is look in your backyard or
down a country road. Others will take some effort, maybe a hike through a forest, or you will have to get your feet wet in the marsh.
We hope getting to know these flowers will help Rhode Islanders make a direct connection with natural places, our woodlands, meadows and wetlands. The book
follows the seasons of bloom from early spring to late fall. It is much more than just a coloring book, it is also an introductory field guide, which parents can use to help their
children find and identify plants. The books are available for a $5.00 donation. Contact Karen Asher to order copies at (401) 783-1307 or office@riwps.org. ADULT EDUCATION
This year we have begun a new initiative in adult education, a one hour slide presentation, "GARDENING WITH WILDFLOWERS." The slides are professional quality
and unusual in their beauty. Any adult who is interested in gardening or flowers will find this show entertaining and educational. Those who are serious gardeners will find
the show an inspiration to include more wild plants in their perennial borders. The slides feature both common and uncommon Rhode Island wildflowers, demonstrating a
succession of colorful blooms from early spring through late fall, suitable for many habitats. The slide show takes approximately 50 minutes leaving about 10 minutes at
the end for questions and answers. We would be pleased to bring this enjoyable educational program to your facility. We will provide the speaker and the projector.
You must provide a screen or a blank white wall and of course the audience. The fee is $75 for this program. Please fill out the form to reserve a date and time. If you have
any questions, please call us at 789-7497.
SLIDESHOW RESERVATION FORM
SPEAKER LISTS
The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society prepares a list of members who speak on plant related topics and give walks. RIWPS does not officially endorse these speakers, nor
are their views necessarily those of the Society. If you wish to arrange an activity for your group, please contact the individual directly to discuss the topic, times and fees.
SPEAKER LIST
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