RIFCO Spring Program
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Annual Spring Program at RIFCO Demonstration Woodlot, featuring bird id with Ocean State Birder's Club; habitat improvements and diversity; invasive plant control; deer browse protection for oak regeneration; forest thinning and habitat improvement projects.
Meeting Place: Foster. Categories: Forests and Trees. Invasive Species. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: RI Forest Conservator's Organization, Inc. Organizer Homepage: https://www.rifco.org. Contact: Marc Tremblay. Contact email: info@rifco.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Children. General. Landowners. Cost: Free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1 Briggs Road, Foster, RI.
Plant Sale
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Rain or shine, no early admittance, cash and check only, herbs, vegetables, ground cover, perennials, annual flowers, plus URI Master Gardeners will offer on-site soil testing. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Cancer Foundation.
Saturday, May 17
Plant Sale - 21st Annual Blackstone Valley Garden Club, Gail Mousseau Memorial Plant Sale, Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: Cumberland. Categories: Food. Gardens. Plants. Organized by: Blackstone Valley Garden Club. Contact: Elyse Forte. Contact email: elyse4t@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Free Admittance. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Cumberland Monastery
1464 Diamond Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864.
Tree Corps Saturdays
Cleanups ~ Surveys ~ Workdays
NTC is looking for volunteers to assist in pruning, mulching and general tree maintenance of the trees in Newport’s public parks. No experience is necessary! Whether you're an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, your contribution will help preserve this picturesque park for future generations to enjoy.
Meeting Place: Newport. Categories: Forests and Trees. Organized by: Newport Tree Conservancy. Organizer Homepage: https://www.newporttreeconservancy.org. Contact: Madison Brady. Contact email: volunteer@newporttreeconservancy.org. Intended Audience: Adults. General. Volunteers. Cost: Free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Morton Park, 42 Morton Ave. Newport RI.
For more info visit www.newporttreeconservancy.org. Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
The Rare & Unusual Plant Sale celebrates its 33rd year at City Farm in Providence on May 17-18, 2025, showcasing an impressive collection of 20,000 city-grown, city-sown vegetable, herb, and fruit plants, including medicinals and hundreds of sought-after native perennials donated by local nurseries. Every plant is cultivated with love using organic and regenerative practices from seed in the City Farm greenhouse—Rhode Island's longest operating urban production and demonstration farm. This beloved community event not only offers unique plants you won't find elsewhere, but all proceeds directly support Southside Community Land Trust's vital work with farmers, community gardeners, and initiatives to end hunger throughout our state. Visit southsideclt.org for complete details about this extraordinary botanical celebration.
Plant Sale proceeds support Southside Community Land Trust’s mission and work to build equity and resiliency into Rhode Island’s food system. Your Plant Sale purchase funds SCLT’s farmer trai…
Meeting Place: Providence. Categories: Food. Gardens. Plants. Organized by: Southside Community Land Trust. Organizer Homepage: https://www.southsideclt.org/. Contact: Sam Shepherd. Contact email: sam@southsideclt.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: 0. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
City Farm
168 West Clifford Street
Providence, RI 02905.
For more info visit www.southsideclt.org. Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
The Rare & Unusual Plant Sale celebrates its 33rd year at City Farm in Providence on May 17-18, 2025, showcasing an impressive collection of 20,000 city-grown, city-sown vegetable, herb, and fruit plants, including medicinals and hundreds of sought-after native perennials donated by local nurseries. Every plant is cultivated with love using organic and regenerative practices from seed in the City Farm greenhouse—Rhode Island's longest operating urban production and demonstration farm. This beloved community event not only offers unique plants you won't find elsewhere, but all proceeds directly support Southside Community Land Trust's vital work with farmers, community gardeners, and initiatives to end hunger throughout our state. Visit southsideclt.org for complete details about this extraordinary botanical celebration.
Plant Sale proceeds support Southside Community Land Trust’s mission and work to build equity and resiliency into Rhode Island’s food system. Your Plant Sale purchase funds SCLT’s farmer trai…
Meeting Place: Providence. Categories: Food. Gardens. Plants. Organized by: Southside Community Land Trust. Organizer Homepage: https://www.southsideclt.org/. Contact: Sam Shepherd. Contact email: sam@southsideclt.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: 0. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
City Farm
168 West Clifford Street
Providence, RI 02905.
For more info visit www.southsideclt.org. Opening Reception for Rising Seas in Bristol: An Artist's View
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Meet celebrated artist Linda Megathlin at the opening reception of Rising Tides, her first exhibition in Blithewold's Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Gallery.
Megathlin created her photo-based artworks to raise people’s awareness of what could come to be and to spur dialogue as we begin to envision a future in a vastly different littoral zone.
Sweet treats and bubbly beverages will be served. The reception is open to the public. Admission to the house and grounds can be purchased in The Shop.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Climate. Water. Resilience. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Free. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Gallery
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Wooden Spoon Carving with Steve Emma
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Create your own wooden spoon out of native hardwoods! Steve Emma has been making spoons for as long as he can remember, using found branches and reclaimed wood to create beautiful and useful pieces of art. Wood collected at Blithewold will be available, or you may bring a special piece. Please bring small wood chisels, work gloves, safety glasses, and a sense of humor! If you don’t have chisels, some will be available to borrow. No carving experience is necessary.
Learn more about Steve and see some photos here.
Adults only. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 8.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $95 Members | $115 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Bear Necessities
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Black bears have returned to Rhode Island, and have been spotted ambling around the state! While these large mammals can be intimidating, coexistence is possible when you are “Bear Aware.” Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife staff to learn about these beautiful creatures and actions you can take to avoid issues with bears. This event is free to attend, but registration is required so staff can prepare enough materials.
Meeting Place: South Kingstown. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Health/Safety. Organized by: RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Organizer Homepage: https://www.dem.ri.gov/fishwildlife. Contact: Mary Gannon. Contact email: mary.gannon@dem.ri.gov. Intended Audience: Adults. General. Cost: Free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Peacedale Library, 1057 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI.
For more info visit forms.office.com. Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Learn the basics of using watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you work with new techniques and develop your inner talent. Individualized instruction will guide each student in creating beautiful watercolor paintings.
Materials not included.
Mary Ellen is a signature artist of the RI Watercolor Society and has been teaching for many years.
Adults only. Preregistration is required. Class size is limited to 10.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $192 Members | $215 Non-Members. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Arboretum Tour: Second Wind
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
This Ocean Drive Neighborhood gem on 2.7 acres includes Gingko plantings, forested wetland featuring native serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)and Red Maple (Acer rubrum), and the owner’s Heritage Collection – specimen trees planted in honor of members of the family inspired by favorite trees planted along Bellevue Avenue. This vibrant, whimsical property is a must see!
Meeting Place: Newport. Categories: Forests and Trees. Recreation/Exploration. Organized by: Newport Tree Conservancy. Organizer Homepage: https://www.newporttreeconservancy.org. Contact: Adriana Buller. Contact email: registration@newporttreeconservancy.org. Intended Audience: Adults. General. Cost: $25. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Second Wind Arboretum, Second St, Newport RI.
For more info visit www.newporttreeconservancy.org. Farm Tour and Sheep Shearing
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
The Southern Rhode Island Conservation District (SRICD) is sponsoring a free “Farm Tour and Sheep Shearing Day” at Terranova Farm Livestock Sanctuary located at 113 Fenner Hill Road in Hope Valley, RI. The event will be held on Thursday, May 22 starting at 11 am.
Farm owners Ashlee and Stanton Terranova and farm manager Jamie Flynn will wrangle their seventeen sheep followed by a shearing demonstration by professional shearer Aaron Loux.
Jamie will then demonstrate corrective hoof trimming and discuss the importance of hoof care. The day will end with a tour of the farm and a chance to meet the farm’s rescue animals and interact with the baby and adult goats. Parking is limited and no dogs are allowed during the event.
To register for the event, visit http://tinyurl.com/terranovafarm.
Meeting Place: Hopkinton. Categories: Critters. Farming. Organized by: Southern Rhode Island Conservation District and Terranova Farm Livestock Sanctuary. Organizer Homepage: https://sricd.org. Contact: Christine Cooke. Contact email: ccooke@sricd.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Children. Families. Farmers. General. Government Officials. Landowners. Professional. Teachers. Teens. Cost: Free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Terranova Farm Livestock Sanctuary
113 Fenner Hill Road in Hope Valley, RI.
For more info visit www.sricd.org. Ballroom Dancing with Fred Zilian
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
No wallflowers allowed––it’s dancing season! Put on your dancing shoes and learn to swing and sway, no matter how many left feet you have. Fred Zilian has been rescuing folks from the sidelines for years and is here to save you too! This series focuses on the foxtrot, waltz, swing, and rumba. Once you learn these basics with Fred, you will feel confident improvising with other music at summer weddings, reunions, and fundraisers galore!
Please contact Connie Ganley at cganley@blithewold.org for singles ticket information for the series.
Preregistration is required. The class is limited to 10 couples.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Other. Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809. Organizer Homepage: https://www.Blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@Blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $245 Non-Member Couples | $195 Member Couples. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Drawing the Big Bamboo Birds Plein Air with Artist/Instructor Joanne Murrman
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
This class offers a fun twist on drawing birds: Our focus is on capturing the design and textural elements of Blithewold’s Big Bamboo Birds outdoors in their element. Using various materials and techniques, we’ll create drawings that reflect the beauty of these incredible works of art. The Blue Bird and Peahen will serve as our inspiration. Beginner and experienced students are welcome!
All materials are included.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 15.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $35 Members | $45 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Grounds
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Feed the Birds!
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Join us for a fun family morning of playing games and exploring how bird beaks’ shape and size are perfectly designed for the different things they eat, such as shellfish, nuts, berries, bugs, and nectar. Investigate which feeder and food is best to attract your favorite feathered friends.
Ages 8 – 14.
Pre-registration required. Class size is limited to 15.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Critters. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $10 Members | $15 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Grounds
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Dogwoods: Tour and Care with Reed Pugh
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
A guided tour of the beautiful and extensive Dogwood collection, with many in bloom or fruiting for the season. We will discuss plant adaptability and proper siting for this highly coveted ornamental tree, as well as care and pruning choices. Be inspired by the different forms and colors that Dogwoods provide in all four seasons. A handout will provide a listing of the trees visited on the tour.
More about Reed Pugh:
Over the years in San Francisco and Boston, he has worked in multiple nurseries; had his own design, installation and maintenance businesses on both coasts; managed a 30-acre historic private estate in Brookline; and managed one of the top fine-gardening companies in New England. Most recently, he focuses his passion on working individually with people in their gardens and showing them how to make their gardens and landscapes beautiful through inspiration, knowledge, and proper care.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 15.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Forests and Trees. Gardens. Recreation/Exploration. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $25 Members | $35 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Grounds
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Wooden Spoon Carving with Steve Emma
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Create your own wooden spoon out of native hardwoods! Steve Emma has been making spoons for as long as he can remember, using found branches and reclaimed wood to create beautiful and useful pieces of art. Wood collected at Blithewold will be available, or you may bring a special piece. Please bring small wood chisels, work gloves, safety glasses, and a sense of humor! If you don’t have chisels, some will be available to borrow. No carving experience is necessary.
Learn more about Steve and see some photos here.
Adults only. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 8.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $95 Members | $115 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Blithewold Homeschool Day
Children's Activities
Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from September through May, for fun (and educational) hands-on learning at Blithewold!
Indoor and outdoor learning experiences in Science, History, and the Arts complete our curriculum, which aligns with RI, MA, and CT state standards.
Between sessions, there is plenty of time to enjoy a nice picnic or run out some energy on the Great Lawn. Check our website for more information on our monthly themes and activities.
Students are to check in at the Visitor Center and 1 adult chaperone is required to remain on the property until pick up. Please pack a lunch, it will be enjoyed from 11:30 to 12:00. Adult chaperones and younger siblings are welcome to picnic on the Grounds with the students.
The programs are designed for Ages 8 – 13
Class size is limited to 15. Reservations are required.
$5 Members Child/Adult | $4 Additional Member Child
$30 Nonmember Child/Adult | $8 Additional Nonmember child
September 24:
Explore Blithewold’s new bamboo sculpture exhibitio…
Keywords: Homeschool, Science, Art, History, Hands-on. Meeting Place: Bristol. Intended Audience: Children. Families. General. School Groups. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Cost: $5 Members Child/Adult | $4 Additional Member Child $30 Nonmember Child/Adult | $8 Additional Nonmember child. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Learn the basics of using watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you work with new techniques and develop your inner talent. Individualized instruction will guide each student in creating beautiful watercolor paintings.
Materials not included.
Mary Ellen is a signature artist of the RI Watercolor Society and has been teaching for many years.
Adults only. Preregistration is required. Class size is limited to 10.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $192 Members | $215 Non-Members. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Ballroom Dancing with Fred Zilian
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
No wallflowers allowed––it’s dancing season! Put on your dancing shoes and learn to swing and sway, no matter how many left feet you have. Fred Zilian has been rescuing folks from the sidelines for years and is here to save you too! This series focuses on the foxtrot, waltz, swing, and rumba. Once you learn these basics with Fred, you will feel confident improvising with other music at summer weddings, reunions, and fundraisers galore!
Please contact Connie Ganley at cganley@blithewold.org for singles ticket information for the series.
Preregistration is required. The class is limited to 10 couples.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Other. Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809. Organizer Homepage: https://www.Blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@Blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $245 Non-Member Couples | $195 Member Couples. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Building Youth-Adult Partnerships to Ignite Student Environmental Action
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Educators—Want to help your students make real change in their communities? Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association on Saturday, May 31 at the South Kingstown Land Trust for a professional development workshop to learn how to guide youth in taking civic action on local environmental issues and build authentic youth-adult partnerships. You’ll walk away with hands-on tools from Earth Force, including the 3 Essential Experiences & 6-Step Process.
Meeting Place: South Kingstown. Categories: Education. Organized by: Rhode Island Environmental Education Association. Organizer Homepage: https://www.rieea.org. Contact: Mary Dolan. Contact email: mdolan@rieea.org. Intended Audience: Adults. College/University. General. Professional. Teachers. Certification and Licensing: Yes. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
SKLT Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.rieea.org. Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Learn the basics of using watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you work with new techniques and develop your inner talent. Individualized instruction will guide each student in creating beautiful watercolor paintings.
Materials not included.
Mary Ellen is a signature artist of the RI Watercolor Society and has been teaching for many years.
Adults only. Preregistration is required. Class size is limited to 10.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $192 Members | $215 Non-Members. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Wine Tasting and Talk on the Porch with Lynda Gaines
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Come join us for a deep dive into wine. In each class, we will taste five different wines from a variety of regions, compare and contrast them, and learn a bit more about grape varietals and winemaking practices, with a focus on wines from regions that offer a good value for your money. Discover a favorite new grape varietal or taste wines from a region you’ve never tried. We’ll be drinking wine and having a good time doing it!
June 5: White Wines
Learn about aromatic and non-aromatic grape varietals and how they impact winemaking and taste.
June 26: Red Wines
Learn how tannins, oak influence, and climate impact how wine tastes.
Limited to 12 Participants. Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $50 Members | $55 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Breakfast Porch
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Introduction to Pastel Landscapes and Seascapes
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Join local artist Davison Bolster to learn about the dreamy medium of pastels, their history, how to use them safely, as well as how to lay out and complete a pastel painting. Using photos as sources, discover the possibilities of pastels.
Davison grew up watching his grandfather Gilbert Davison Johnson paint pastels, and he inherited his pastels upon Gil’s passing in 1967. Over the years, he mastered many other mediums––and finally in 2022, inspired by the century-old French pastels and natural beauty of New England, Davison taught himself how to use them.
Students will be responsible for bringing their own pastels, and a mask if desired.
Paper and other supplies will be provided.
The class is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Water. Land. Other. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $140 Members | $180 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Gallery
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical Center
Cleanups ~ Surveys ~ Workdays
URI Master Gardeners are back! Every* first Saturday, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is hosting soil testing courtesy of URI's master Gardener volunteer program. Bring in soil samples for helpful pH testing and learn more about how you can improve your garden's soil health. URI's Master Gardeners have a breadth of gardening knowledge. Bring all your plant questions to these plant experts to make the most out of the new growing seasons.
This program will happen *every first Saturday morning from 10am-1pm (except July and August). Bring your soil samples on March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4.
Meeting Place: Providence. Categories: Gardens. Plants. Organizer Homepage: https://www.providenceri.gov/event/greenhouse-jazz/. Contact: Julia Ruiz Borys. Contact email: bcinformation@providenceri.gov. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Free with admission. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1 Floral Drive, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.providenceri.gov. Uncommon Trees and Shrubs of Blithewold
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Ever wonder what that oddly leaved plant is, or that late-blooming tree or shrub, or want to get the inside scoop on rare plants to show off? Join Director of Horticulture Dan Christina on a guided tour of the grounds, looking at some of the more unique specimens that have been collected through the history of the landscape. Find new ideas for your home garden to astonish your guests with your horticultural prowess.
Class size is limited to 20. Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Forests and Trees. Plants. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $25 Members | $35 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Grounds
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Learn the basics of using watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you work with new techniques and develop your inner talent. Individualized instruction will guide each student in creating beautiful watercolor paintings.
Materials not included.
Mary Ellen is a signature artist of the RI Watercolor Society and has been teaching for many years.
Adults only. Preregistration is required. Class size is limited to 10.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $192 Members | $215 Non-Members. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Gardens Tour
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Join the Blithewold Gardens staff for a special tour! Get the inside scoop on plant selection, color strategy, and garden design for our display gardens. Learn about new management techniques and how the team is continually planning for the next phase of the gardens.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 12.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Forests and Trees. Plants. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $25 Members | $35 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Coexisting with Coyotes
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Coyotes are greatly misunderstood, but most of their fear-instilling actions are simply a part of their life history and strategy for survival. Still, these critters can certainly become a nuisance, especially if they begin to den under decks and dine out of chicken coops. Learning why these creatures behave the way they do is the key to finding resolution. Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife to learn about coyote natural history, discoveries made by the Narragansett Bay Coyote Study, and ways to coexist with them.
Meeting Place: Lincoln. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Health/Safety. Organized by: RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Organizer Homepage: https://www.dem.ri.gov/fishwildlife. Contact: Mary Gannon. Contact email: mary.gannon@dem.ri.gov. Intended Audience: Adults. General. Cost: Free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Lincoln Public Library.
For more info visit forms.office.com. Nature Mandala: Lavender Exploration with Beth Adoette
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
In Latin, lavare means “to wash” and is the root word of the beloved plant that we call lavender. In this workshop, we will work with this beautiful flower and other natural objects as we allow art, nature, and our intuition to speak to us about what may need to be washed away, either for the moment or for good, or what simply needs to wash over and change us. Join a group of curious people as we explore and celebrate the power of gentle beauty.
Please note: Nature mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs are encouraged. High-resolution, edited, and printed photographs can be ordered separately at the workshop for an additional fee.
Adults only. Class size is limited to 10.
Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $40 Members | $45 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Education Space
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Introduction to Pastel Landscapes and Seascapes
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Join local artist Davison Bolster to learn about the dreamy medium of pastels, their history, how to use them safely, as well as how to lay out and complete a pastel painting. Using photos as sources, discover the possibilities of pastels.
Davison grew up watching his grandfather Gilbert Davison Johnson paint pastels, and he inherited his pastels upon Gil’s passing in 1967. Over the years, he mastered many other mediums––and finally in 2022, inspired by the century-old French pastels and natural beauty of New England, Davison taught himself how to use them.
Students will be responsible for bringing their own pastels, and a mask if desired.
Paper and other supplies will be provided.
The class is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Water. Land. Other. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $140 Members | $180 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Gallery
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Father's Day Concert with the DMB Project
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Bring Dad to Blithewold to show him how much he’s appreciated with all his favorite things! Rocking to The DMB Project, spicing it up with BBQ from Red’s Kitchen, and competing in lawn games on the sprawling Great Lawn. The VIP ticket reserves a table seat in the tent and early access to parking, food, and the cash bar.
Please note that no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
VIP: Early entry 4 – 5 PM
First choice for parking, table or lawn seats and food line.
$45 Non-Member | $35 Member | $6 Children
Lawn Seats: Entry 5 PM
Please bring a seat or blanket.
$20 Non-Members | $15 Members | $6 Children.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $45 Non-Member | $35 Member | $6 Children. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Special Events Tent and the Great Lawn
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Rhode Island Bumblebee Survey Showcase: Three Years of Community Science for Conservation
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
With spring weather bringing longer days and warmer temperatures, here come the bumble bees! The Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife has spent the past 3 years coordinating an atlas project of our bumble bees through the Rhode Island Bumble Bee Survey. We will be hosting this virtual event to bring you the results of all the data that we and our wonderful volunteers collected! We are also excited to preview new outreach material including species profiles with distribution maps, natural history information, and more. This will be a VIRTUAL program. This program is FREE, but registration is required so that we prepare materials and can send Zoom links.
Meeting Place: Online. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Gardens. Organized by: RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Organizer Homepage: https://www.dem.ri.gov/fishwildlife. Contact: Mary Gannon. Contact email: mary.gannon@dem.ri.gov. Intended Audience: Adults. General. Cost: Free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. 100th Anniversary of the Victrola with Restoration Expert Ned Connors
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Blithewold’s restored 1925 Victrola Credenza phonograph is celebrating its 100th birthday! Come join Ned Connors, historian of recorded sound and friend of Blithewold, for an evening of period 78 RPM records played on the mansion’s rare and still hearty Credenza, plus a talk on the popular culture and recorded sound of the remarkable—and often misunderstood—decade of the 1920s.
Feel free to dress the part and don your favorite fascinator, beads, and fringe while you sip and snack on some “roaring good” goodies.
Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $35 Members | $45 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Dining Room
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Introduction to Pastel Landscapes and Seascapes
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Join local artist Davison Bolster to learn about the dreamy medium of pastels, their history, how to use them safely, as well as how to lay out and complete a pastel painting. Using photos as sources, discover the possibilities of pastels.
Davison grew up watching his grandfather Gilbert Davison Johnson paint pastels, and he inherited his pastels upon Gil’s passing in 1967. Over the years, he mastered many other mediums––and finally in 2022, inspired by the century-old French pastels and natural beauty of New England, Davison taught himself how to use them.
Students will be responsible for bringing their own pastels, and a mask if desired.
Paper and other supplies will be provided.
The class is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Water. Land. Other. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $140 Members | $180 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Gallery
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Wine Tasting and Talk on the Porch with Lynda Gaines
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Come join us for a deep dive into wine. In each class, we will taste five different wines from a variety of regions, compare and contrast them, and learn a bit more about grape varietals and winemaking practices, with a focus on wines from regions that offer a good value for your money. Discover a favorite new grape varietal or taste wines from a region you’ve never tried. We’ll be drinking wine and having a good time doing it!
June 5: White Wines
Learn about aromatic and non-aromatic grape varietals and how they impact winemaking and taste.
June 26: Red Wines
Learn how tannins, oak influence, and climate impact how wine tastes.
Limited to 12 Participants. Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $50 Members | $55 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Breakfast Porch
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Buzzards Bay Swim
Fundraisers ~ Donations
The Buzzards Bay Swim is a one-of-a-kind, scenic, point-to-point open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor benefiting the Buzzards Bay Coalition.
Assisted by a robust safety patrol, swimmers navigate 1.2 miles through the harbor and channel, passing the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and New Bedford Hurricane Barrier. Swimmers are welcomed to the finish in Fairhaven with a beach party featuring live music, cooked to order pancakes, hot coffee, and local beer!
Your $30 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum also includes shuttle service, swim cap, event tee, and a locally custom-made finisher’s medal. Special rates available for youth and lifeguard participants.
Meeting Place: -NOT RI. Categories: Water. Natural Resources. Organized by: Buzzards Bay Coalition. Organizer Homepage: http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim. Contact: Kate Reilly. Contact email: events@savebuzzardsbay.org. Intended Audience: Adults. General. Volunteers. Cost: $30 registration; $300 fundraising minimum. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Brewers Kitchen & Bar, 1482 East Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744.
For more info visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org. Introduction to Pastel Landscapes and Seascapes
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Join local artist Davison Bolster to learn about the dreamy medium of pastels, their history, how to use them safely, as well as how to lay out and complete a pastel painting. Using photos as sources, discover the possibilities of pastels.
Davison grew up watching his grandfather Gilbert Davison Johnson paint pastels, and he inherited his pastels upon Gil’s passing in 1967. Over the years, he mastered many other mediums––and finally in 2022, inspired by the century-old French pastels and natural beauty of New England, Davison taught himself how to use them.
Students will be responsible for bringing their own pastels, and a mask if desired.
Paper and other supplies will be provided.
The class is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Water. Land. Other. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $140 Members | $180 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Gallery
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Rod
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical Center
Cleanups ~ Surveys ~ Workdays
URI Master Gardeners are back! Every* first Saturday, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is hosting soil testing courtesy of URI's master Gardener volunteer program. Bring in soil samples for helpful pH testing and learn more about how you can improve your garden's soil health. URI's Master Gardeners have a breadth of gardening knowledge. Bring all your plant questions to these plant experts to make the most out of the new growing seasons.
This program will happen *every first Saturday morning from 10am-1pm (except July and August). Bring your soil samples on March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4.
Meeting Place: Providence. Categories: Gardens. Plants. Organizer Homepage: https://www.providenceri.gov/event/greenhouse-jazz/. Contact: Julia Ruiz Borys. Contact email: bcinformation@providenceri.gov. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Free with admission. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1 Floral Drive, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.providenceri.gov. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Gardening With the Masters
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
July 19 and July 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A biennial, two-day event that allows ticket holders to visit the beautiful gardens of (and tended by) certified URI Master Gardener volunteers. Tour participants have the opportunity to go behind the gates at gardens that showcase environmentally-friendly gardening practices across Rhode Island. Examples of practices on display include hot and cold composting, native plant pollinator gardens, hugelkultur, low-input vegetable growing, drip irrigation, small-space and container gardening, and more!
Admission tickets are $30/each. Each ticket admits one visitor to all the gardens open during the official tour weekend. During the registration process, you will have the option to purchase multiple tickets (up to ten). Ticket purchases are non-refundable. Tickets are transferable in the event that you are unable to attend the tour.
Bring Family and Friends, but kindly leave your pets at home with the exception of service animals: Admission is free for youth under…
Meeting Place: -Multiple Locations. Categories: Gardens. Plants. Organized by: URI Cooperative Extension. Organizer Homepage: https://web.uri.edu/coopext/. Contact email: coopext@uri.edu. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $30/each youth under 18 is free. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit web.uri.edu. Gardening With the Masters
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
July 19 and July 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A biennial, two-day event that allows ticket holders to visit the beautiful gardens of (and tended by) certified URI Master Gardener volunteers. Tour participants have the opportunity to go behind the gates at gardens that showcase environmentally-friendly gardening practices across Rhode Island. Examples of practices on display include hot and cold composting, native plant pollinator gardens, hugelkultur, low-input vegetable growing, drip irrigation, small-space and container gardening, and more!
Admission tickets are $30/each. Each ticket admits one visitor to all the gardens open during the official tour weekend. During the registration process, you will have the option to purchase multiple tickets (up to ten). Ticket purchases are non-refundable. Tickets are transferable in the event that you are unable to attend the tour.
Bring Family and Friends, but kindly leave your pets at home with the exception of service animals: Admission is free for youth under…
Meeting Place: -Multiple Locations. Categories: Gardens. Plants. Organized by: URI Cooperative Extension. Organizer Homepage: https://web.uri.edu/coopext/. Contact email: coopext@uri.edu. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $30/each youth under 18 is free. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit web.uri.edu. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical Center
Cleanups ~ Surveys ~ Workdays
URI Master Gardeners are back! Every* first Saturday, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is hosting soil testing courtesy of URI's master Gardener volunteer program. Bring in soil samples for helpful pH testing and learn more about how you can improve your garden's soil health. URI's Master Gardeners have a breadth of gardening knowledge. Bring all your plant questions to these plant experts to make the most out of the new growing seasons.
This program will happen *every first Saturday morning from 10am-1pm (except July and August). Bring your soil samples on March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4.
Meeting Place: Providence. Categories: Gardens. Plants. Organizer Homepage: https://www.providenceri.gov/event/greenhouse-jazz/. Contact: Julia Ruiz Borys. Contact email: bcinformation@providenceri.gov. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Free with admission. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1 Floral Drive, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.providenceri.gov. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family!
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs or blankets. We have 33 acres of gardens and grounds, including a 10-acre lawn, where you can enjoy the music and gorgeous views over the bay.
Preregistration is required! Walk-ins will not be accepted.
The day before the concert you will receive a printout. Please print it and place it in the windshield of your car. It will be checked in when you arrive.
Rain dates for some concerts.
2025 Concert Series:
June 4: Little Lies
June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
July 9: Dred Buffalo
July 16: Sunshine Melodies – Steelpan Reggae
July 23: Atwater-Donnelly Trio
July 30: Failte
August 6: Sweet Wednesday
August 13: Bay Swing
August 20: Colby James &…
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Organized by: Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org.