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SUMMARY:RIWPS: First Thursday Botanizing Walk
DESCRIPTION:WLT is honored to have been invited to lead a Rhode Island Wild Plant Society (RIWPS) First Thursday Botanizing Walk on September 4.\n\nJoin WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager Marc Doherty as he leads a slow walk around the coastal grasslands\, shrublands\, and salt marsh at WLT’s founding property\, Avondale Farm Preserve. Avondale Farm is a mixed-use site\, where restored native grassland sits alongside a certified-organic hayfield. The walk will begin around the grassland areas\, work its way through some shrubland\, and finish in the salt marsh at the top of Colonel Willie Cove. Marc will share information on plant identification\, some of their uses and ecological roles\, and discuss how WLT manages these ecosystems\, including their goals\, successes\, and challenges.\n\nDuring the grassland tour\, expect to see a mix of ecotypic and non-ecotypic species\, including wild senna\, Joe-Pye weed\, New England aster\, and New York ironweed\, and grasses like indiangrass\, big bluestem\, and eastern gamagrass. The group will then weave through a shrubland composed of winged sumac\, bayberry\, wild grape\, and numerous invasive shrubs\, leading to a salt marsh. A short venture out onto the marsh platform during low tide will reveal native and invasive salt marsh grasses and wildflowers such as salt marsh aster and sea lavender.\n\n\nCome share your enthusiasm and knowledge. Beginners to experts welcome!\nThis walk is free and open to the public.  Donations to help support Rhode Island Wild Plant Society walks are appreciated.  Donate Now to the RIWPS\nIf you would like to make a donation to the Westerly Land Trust\, click here!\nGeneral walk guidelines\nWear clothing and sturdy footwear appropriate for the weather conditions and for protection against sun exposure\, ticks and other insects\, briers\, tree root etc. Bring a sufficient supply of water and nourishment for your needs.\nDogs are not permitted.\nCancellations\nShould you need to cancel\, contact us as soon as possible. office@riwps.org \nWe walk light rain or shine.  In case of cancellations due to poor weather conditions\, we will email you. We tend to wait until the day before the walk to make this call as weather forecasts can be changeable.\nRegistration is required\nThe number of participants is limited to maximize the ability for everyone to observe the plants and participate in the conversation.  \nNote: Only one person can register at a time. To register a second person\, just repeat the process.\nMore specific location of the walk is provided upon registration.\n\nClick Here to Register! \n             \n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/first-thursday-botanizing-walk/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:WLT Partner Events
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