Community Events

On this page is a listing of Community Events that may be of interest to the general public or to Master Gardeners. The information is arranged alphabetically by sponsor rather than chronologically. MGA Members may view all of these events by date in the Calendar.

Master Gardener Information Kiosk
Throughout the year and around the state, URI Master Gardeners visit a number of communities to answer gardening questions. Check to see where we'll be next. But, if you have a pressing question you can call the toll-free (in RI only) Hotline at 1-800-448-1011 (Open March 1 – October 30, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday –Thursday). Trained URI Master Gardeners are eager to help you with any gardening problem or question. You can also send us an email with your question.

Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI, one of the finest garden estates in New England, offers many educational and social events from spring through fall. Explore their website for a schedule or call 401-253-2707.

 

The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society welcomes people of all botanical abilities to their events. Join them for a series of spring-summer walks and lectures to enjoy and learn about wild plants. All events require advance registration. Click here for details about these and other events, including the best native plant sale in Rhode Island.