(In case you missed it)  We recently had the pleasure of working with Scarlett, a senior at Westerly High as she completed her senior project this year.

Scarlett took an interest right away in what we do, asking questions and applying what she's learned in school to help tackle some of the natural resource concerns we try to address in our work. 

We also had the joy of seeing how Scarlett uses her artwork to engage in environmental storytelling. She has been working on a painting to include in her project, which speaks to her imaginative ability to use more than just words to represent our environment.

As our time working with Scarlett has come to end, we wish her the best and thought it would fitting to leave you with some of her words on a recent field day she joined us on...

"The field visit was an amazing experience. It not only helped me learn more about the environment locally but it helped enhance my senior project giving more hands-on experience which was exactly what I was looking for. I got a better understanding on how our soils in the town are doing and what you can look for to tell that they are where they need to be, this is important to me as a gardener but also as a student who wants to pursue a career in the environmental fields. This visit also made my passion for helping the environment and understanding it stronger, fueling my dedication and commitment to obtain a higher education that I can later use to educate others about what is happening in the world to try and save it. Over all this was an amazing opportunity and very inspiring."

As always, we have a slew of events, both our own and our partners which we'd love you to take part in! For more information on any of the events listed, be sure to check out their corresponding links!

The next community dinner will be held on 5/12! Be sure to keep checking the FHK Facebook for updates on the menu and more!

Ashlee Barrett, one of SRICD's board members will be hosting their second annual sheep shearing event at their farm on 5/21! A free and full day of education and fun will run from 10:00am-1:00pm. Other local producers will be around to talk about their operations as well as the SRICD for any natural resource questions you may have!

For more information and the registration link, click here!

RIFCO will be holding it's annual spring program this year at the RI DEM's Great Swamp Management Area, 05/23, 10:00am-12:00pm. This is a free event!

For more information on the event, click here!

URI Extension/URI Master Gardeners 

The URI Master Gardeners are holding multiple days of free soil testing across Rhode Island! With the tests results, participants will recieve information on pH, soil texture and recommendations to achieve healthier soils!

For information on dates, forms, and how to collect samples, click here!

The Rhode to Regenerative conference and farm tour will be held on 05/27 at URI!

For information on the schedule and tickets, click here!

Young Farmers Network

The YFN and NOFA RI will be holding a long handeled weeding tools demo and potlock on 05/22 from 4:30pm-6:00pm! Get hands on experience using weeding tools you may have never heard or tried out for yourself!

For more information and to sign up, click here!

Save the Date Young Farmers Night May 29th!

For more information on the first Young Farmers Night of the season at Open Farms Retreat be sure to keep checking their website here!