The Blue & You: Aquaculture features presenter Perry Raso, founder and owner Matunuck Oyster Farm, Matunuck Oyster Bar, Matunuck Organic Vegetable Farm and Matucuck Shellfish Hatchery. The presentation and Q+A are from 4-5 p.m with networking to follow from 5-5:30.
Lecture with Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt, who will explain the basics of wild mushroom science and safety, as well the local in-season species that are considered ideal for beginners to cook with. Tickets are $7-$20 and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mushroom-hunting-summer-lecture-series-tickets-358511707167
Informational walk with Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt, who will utilize mushroom photography as a tool for teaching science-based, safe methods for learning about the world of mushrooms. Attendees should bring cameras or phones. A note: mushroom collecting is strictly prohibited at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. For more info: normanbirdsanctuary.org/events-calendar For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mushroom-hunting-summer-walk-and-talk-series-tickets-358517313937
Learn to identify wildflowers that are seasonally in bloom with Susanna Williams, local naturalist and URI Master Gardener. Dress accordingly for terrain and weather.
The Blue & You: Coastal Resilience, with featured presenter: JP Walsh, director and professor at Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island. Presentation and Q+A, 4-5 p.m; networking, 5-5:30 p.m.
Learn to identify wildflowers that are seasonally in bloom with Susanna Williams, local naturalist and URI Master Gardener. Dress accordingly for terrain and weather. Free.
The Blue & You: Plastics, featuring presenter: Vinka Craver, associate professor, University of Rhode Island. Presentation and Q+A, 4-5 p.m; networking 5-5:30 p.m.
The Blue & You: Blue Jobs, featuring presenter: Wendy Mackie, director of workforce & foundation development, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas & MRAA Educational Foundation. Presentation and Q+A, 4-5 p.m; networking, 5-5:30 p.m.
Learn to identify wildflowers that are seasonally in bloom with Susanna Williams, local naturalist and URI Master Gardener. Dress accordingly for terrain and weather. 9-10 a.m. Free.
The Blue & You: Blue Ecosystem, 4-5:30 p.m. Featured presenter: Christian Cowan, COO, URI Research Foundation. Presentation and Q+A, 4-5 p.m; networking, 5-5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Newport Gallery Organization, Newport Gallery Night is a free event, held the second Thursday of every month. Participants can access a map and brochure, designed for a stroll through the 28 participating galleries, museums, and cultural institutions.
Drop into the garden at Whitehorne House Museum for an afternoon of free, hands-on activities for the whole family!
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