The 1^st Annual Lisa Lofland Gould Native Plant Program on October 13 was a big success and a perfect beginning for what we hope will be a great permanent addition to environmental education in Rhode Island. Attendees, including Lisa Gould herself, agreed the day went wonderfully and was just the right combination of fun and information…and what’s better than fun information? To read more about the Barberry control demonstration plots featured in the presentation go to that page on the invasive species portal.

Invasive Control Demonstration Project

Thirty people attended, including science students from N. Kingstown High School. All together, the event raised another $160 for the LLGNPP fund, bringing the total to $10,742! This fund is now invested with the Rhode Island Foundation where it will grow and provide income for more programs. We also raised awareness of the Nettie Jones Preserve and the beautiful W. Alton Jones Campus.

Thanks to the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society, including Karen Asher and Cheryl Cadwell, to the URI CELS Outreach Center, including Marion Gold, and to URI’s W. Alton Jones Campus for help with the program. Thanks to program presenters Hope Leeson, Garry Plunkett, and Anne Wagner, and special guest Lisa Gould. A big thanks to Belmont Market, in Wakefield, for donating the refreshments.

Photos by Erik Endrulat:

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