Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical Center

November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical Center

First Saturdays, 10 AM – 1 PM
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

URI Master Gardeners are back! Every* first Saturday, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is hosting soil testing courtesy of URI’s master Gardener volunteer program. Bring soil samples for helpful pH testing and learn more about how you can improve your garden’s soil health. URI’s Master Gardeners have a breadth of gardening knowledge. Bring your plant questions to these plant experts and make the most out of the new growing seasons.

Soil testing for pH helps:

Determine which types of nutrients are available for plants to absorb through their root systems.
Ensure optimal plant growth and crop yield by allowing nutrients to be freely available.
Encourage proper root development and nutrition distribution.
Maintain a healthy amount of microbial activity in the soil.

The @riphilharmonic Summer Pops Concert at the Temple to Music is TOMORROW! Join us for Outstanding Overtures: Favorites from theater, film & classical music, with conductor Troy Quinn.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 5, 7 PM
🎵 Free and open to the public, no tickets required
🍔 Food trucks from @pvd_foodtruckevents!
⛱️ Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and arrive early!
🚘 Pro-tip: use the Find My Car app to make it easier to head out after.

Thank you to presenting partner @rifoundation, and to supporters:
@providenceact
@cityofprovidence
@pvdparks
@klr_cpa 
@washtrust
Due to rain, this evening's Gentle Yoga at the Park with @ocean_state_ellary is canceled – stay dry, and see you next week! 🌧🌈
Skip a trip to the grocery store and head to the RWP Gateway Center this Saturday, August 1, 9 AM-12 PM, for the @africanallianceofrhodeisland Pop-Up Farmers Market, and support local farmers!

Shop locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal fruits, and enjoy music from DJ Flip and learn more about community resources. WIC, SFMNP, SNAP (Double Up Food Bucks), Square, and more are accepted.

Can't make it this week? Catch the next one on September 5!
It's a beautiful day for free yoga in the park! Grab your mat and join us for an accessible, inclusive Gentle Yoga session with @ocean_state_ellary today (Monday) at 6 PM in front of the Betsey Williams Cottage at RWP!
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