On Pettaquamscutt: Presentations on the Environment and the History of the Narrow River Watershed

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, 35 Kingstown Rd, Narragansett, RI | Get Directions »
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Rhody Native Initiative

Join us on Sunday, February 24, for the second talk in the winter speaker series On Pettaquamscutt: Presentations on the Environment and the History of the Narrow River Watershed, when botanist Hope Leeson will discuss "Rhody Plant Initiative," a program that promotes the use of native plants grown from Rhode Island wild stock through seed collection and cuttings, and planting them in our landscape. Hope Leeson is currently the botanist for the Rhode Island Natural History Survey, with a primary focus on invasive plant inventories and experimental management techniques. Rhody Native is an initiative to make indigenous plant material available to homeowners and organizations involved in habitat restoration. Rhody Native is an opportunity to promote local Rhode Island businesses, educate the public about R.I,’s native biodiversity, and improve our natural environment.

On Pettaquamscutt is joint project of the Friends of Canonchet Farm, Narrow River Preservation Association, and South County Museum, with generous support from Trio Restaurant. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, is on Sunday afternoon, February 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, 35 Kingstown Road, Narragansett. After the talk, you are invited to continue the conversation next door at Trio Restaurant, 15 Kingstown Road. For more information, call 401-783-5344.