Daily Archives: August 19, 2015

Saturday, August 29, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm – Taste of the Market: Tomatoes

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The Coastal Growers’ Market and Historic New England invite you to taste a variety of fruits and vegetables from local Rhode Island farmers during the height of Southern New England’s agriculture season. The event takes place Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 – 12:30 at Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.

Casey Farm is one of three vegetable growers offering a taste of the season. Tasting is free, but feel free to support local farmers by purchasing your favorites from each of the vegetable growers. In addition to tasting, there will also be music, coffee, bakery items, and many other delicious treats. Free. Date is subject to change due to availability of crop. Please call 401-295-1030 for more information, or visit www.historicnewengland.org.

Friday, August 21, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – New England Cottontail Habitat Management Walk

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MassWildlife Habitat Biologist, Marianne Piché, along with Natural Resources Conservation Services and Department of Conservation and Recreation Service Forestry staff will lead a nature walk hosted by Chad Pease. They will discuss New England Cottontail conservation, habitat management planning, funding, and permitting. Join us to see this conservation effort and learn what you can do to become involved! The walk will take place from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. at 228 Sandisfield Rd. in Sandisfield on August 21. Be prepared for a short walk on level but uneven and muddy terrain. Contact Marianne at 508-389-6313 or via email, marianne.piche@state.ma.us for more details.