RHODE ISLAND STATE PARKS 2007 EVENTS
RIDEM HAS ANNOUNCED THAT WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKETS AT FOUR STATE
PARKS WILL OPEN IN EARLY MAY; OFFERS FREE BROCHURE
Senior Farmer's
Nutrition program Coupons Again Being Offered
The Department of
Environmental Management announces that farmer's markets located in
four state parks will open on a weekly basis in early May. For the
first few weeks, the popular markets primarily will offer bedding
plants, hanging plants, cut flowers, early vegetable crops, honey,
and maple syrup. As traditional local summer crops become available,
more vendors will participate.
Location of the four
farmer's markets and market operation are:
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COLT STATE PARK
Farmer's
Market in Bristol, Fridays from 2 pm to 6 pm beginning on Friday
May 4th, 2007.
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FISHERMEN'S
MEMORIAL STATE PARK
Farmer's Market in
Narragansett, Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm beginning on Sunday, May
6, 2007.
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GODDARD MEMORIAL
STATE PARK
Farmer's Market in
Warwick, Friday's from 9 am to 1 pm beginning on May 4, 2007.
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HAINES MEMORIAL
STATE PARK
Farmer's market on
Route 103 on the East Providence/Barrington line, Wednesday from
2 pm to 6 pm beginning on Wednesday, May 2, 2006.
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BLACKSTONE RIVER
VISITOR CENTER
Farmer's Market on Route 295 in Lincoln. Tuesdays 2pm till 6pm
beginning on
July 17th.
DEM farmer's markets
accept farmer's market checks from the Special Supplemental
Nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children [WIC]
administrated by the Department of Health. Last year's successful
Seniors Nutrition Program, administrated by DEM, will again be
offered as the season progresses, with coupons expected to be
available at Senior Centers sometime in June. To qualify for the
program, persons 60 or older make a simple self-declaration of
income based on household size. DEM coordinates the program in
conjunction with the RI Department of Elderly Affairs.
DEM's Division of
Agriculture and Resource Marketing, which helps farmers with
marketing information, offers a
free brochure that lists the locations of all farmers' markets
and roadside stands, along with addresses, hours, days, and months
of operation, and telephone numbers. To obtain a free brochure, or
to particpate in the state farmer;s markets, please contact the
Division at 222-2781. The brochure is also available on DEM's
Website,
www.dem.ri.gov,
by clicking on "Farmers Markets" unders
"Topics".
OTHER EVENTS IN STATE PARKS FOR 2007
Governors Bay Day 2007
Rhode Island
’s state beaches and parks will be alive with music, games, and
activities for all ages on Sunday, July
29th
for the annual Governor’s Bay Day.
click here
for more information.
New Balance Ocean State Trail Run
A “Road Race” Through the
Woods
8:00
AM, Saturday, September 29, 2007
At Goddard State Park
pre-registration – received by September 22, 2007
Open to all ages; runners, joggers, and walkers
Bob Rothenberg – 401-294-9946 or
help@oceanstatexc.com
All
Trash Is Carry In Carry out Please!