Come join us at our beautiful waterfront location in Providence for a morning of green gardening tips, great buys on yard care supplies and the freshest local produce Rhode Island has to offer!

Saturday May 14, 2011

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
@ the Save The Bay Center Directions

This event is FREE and open to the public and includes:

An outdoor Farmers Market where you can buy fresh, local produce, honey and handmade goods. Soil testing from URI Master Gardeners. Learn why you should test your soil pH and how to take a sample. A project table for kids, staffed by Save The Bay's education team. Local experts talking about: Drip irrigation Rain garden design Gardening for the birds
Vendors selling green yard care products, rain barrels, native plants and compost bins. View list of exhibitors. Convenient and ample parking The opportunity to visit our award-winning Bay Center and restored salt marsh. Walk the paths, spy some wildlife and see parts of Providence you never knew existed.

Bring cash or checkbook for your purchases.

Reserve a rain barrel now.

Questions? Want to reserve a compost bin in advance? Want to exhibit your eco-friendly wares or services? Please contact Marci Cole Ekberg at 401-272-3540, x113 or mcole@savebay.org

Workshop Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help with event set-up, registration, snack preparation, raffles, and clean-up. Once you're done with your job and waiting for the next, you can feel free to attend any of the workshops. Volunteers will be needed from 8:15 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. TO SIGN UP: Contact Stephany Hessler at shessler@savebay.org or 401-272-3540, x130.