Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., Middletown For the past ten years, the Prescott Farm gardens have been a URI Master Gardener project site. On Sunday mornings (weather dependent), the Master Gardeners offer free soil analysis and gardening information. In addition to texture and pH evaluation, the Master Gardeners will offer advice on any gardening, lawn care or other questions you may have.
Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., Newport $15, $10/Newport Art Museum members, $8/children 12 and under In partnership with the Newport Art Museum, come pinch, coil, throw, and fire as we celebrate the art of clay on the lawn of Rough Point. See the 2015 exhibit, Fired and Inspired: Ceramics at Rough Point, then check out hands-on activities for all ages happening throughout the day. Bring a picnic or purchase snacks at one of the food trucks on site. Rain date: Sunday, June 28.
Thursdays, June 11, July 9 and August 13 5 to 8pm Whitehorne House, 416 Thames St., Newport Free Enjoy Newport’s only Federal period mansion open to the public. Whitehorne House displays the most significant collection of Newport furniture in Rhode Island. Explore the design and craftsmanship of the colonial era inside the house before visiting the garden for refreshments.