Yes, chef! Learn how to cut down on food waste at ‘Basic Knife Skills Class’
Food Recovery Rhode Island alum to lead class on basic knife skills with URI Cooperative Extension
March 24, 2026
Why URI’s Land-Grant Mission Still Matters
The University of Rhode Island embodies the three-pronged land-grant mission of education, research, and outreach—all with a focus on practical service to the state
September 26, 2025
URI’s Plant Diagnostic Laboratory Earns Prestigious Accreditation
The University of Rhode Island Plant Diagnostic Laboratory recently achieved Core Accreditation
September 11, 2025
URI Watershed Watch seeks volunteers to monitor ponds, streams, and coasts
URI Cooperative Extension Program collects data to help our local waters; volunteer training starts in April
March 5, 2026
URI tick expert shares tips for a tick-free summer
Thomas Mather shares tips to avoid summer tick exposure
May 27, 2025
URI names Jean VanderGheynst dean of the College of the Environment and Life Sciences
Dean Jean VanderGheynst (front left) and URI Cooperative Extension faculty and staff, August 2025.
August 27, 2025
URI names Jean VanderGheynst dean of the College of the Environment and Life Sciences
A respected higher education leader and researcher, VanderGheynst joins URI following appointments at the Universities of Massachusetts and California
May 14, 2025
URI Master Gardeners nurture history, and growing knowledge, in sites across the state
There’s no school in Foster-Glocester this summer but a visit to heritage gardens there can be educational
June 18, 2026
URI Master Gardeners Awaiting Your Call (or email)
Cooperative Extension’s gardening help desk open full-time to field community garden inquiries
April 9, 2026
URI Master Gardener Program Welcomes Matthew Durham as State Program Leader
A seasoned gardener and advocate for environmental education, Durham now oversees the URI Master Gardener Program across the state, supporting volunteers and managing the core training, consultant gardens, educational services, continuing education, and the School Garden Mentor Program
January 22, 2026
URI cut flower trial August open house to welcome growers, put spotlight on summer blooms
The University Agronomy Farm is inviting cut flower growers, florists, and farmers to join an evening walk through the trial field to see the many varieties being evaluated this season at URI
August 13, 2026
URI corpse flower countdown
Greenhouse Manager Ben Robbins keeping an eye on unique specimen
June 9, 2026
URI Cooperative Extension program aims to rescue and recycle food by changing the way Rhode Islanders interact with it
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 11, 2025 – Applications are open for Food Recovery for Rhode Island at the University of Rhode Island (FRRI), a community education program for Rhode Islanders offered through URI Cooperative Extension. The six-week course includes online coursework and field experiences that can be completed at participants’ convenience.
June 11, 2025
URI Cooperative Extension offering guidance to institutions and commercial kitchens looking to donate unused food
June 4 food safety conference will examine food donation liability and myths
May 11, 2026
URI Cooperative Extension hopes to grow sponsor network for R.I. Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program
Farm-to-table program for URI, CCRI students invites community partners
April 30, 2025
URI Cooperative Extension aiming to connect all Rhode Islanders to increased home energy efficiency
‘Community of Practice’ listening sessions to launch this April, part of URI Energy Literacy Initiative
May 7, 2025
Tree talk: URI forester says forests are part of the solution to climate change
Rhode Island woodlands offer test sites for researchers and foresters looking to future
Tree talk: URI forester offers tips on tree safety, protection and observation for Arbor Day
Many Rhode Island trees just coming into bloom
April 23, 2026
Start small: How to make your garden grow this spring
URI Cooperative Extension gardeners offer green suggestions and advice
April 22, 2026
Spooky suggestion: Get your garlic in the ground for Halloween!
URI gardeners say plant garlic this month for June harvest
October 21, 2025
Safe well water? Test to be sure
URI and R.I. Department of Health offer informational program for private well owners
June 25, 2025
Rhody grown: Real trees support local farmers
Tips and trends when picking out this year’s Christmas tree
December 1, 2025
Rhode Island in bloom: URI Master Gardeners open their gardens to visitors for statewide garden tour this July 19-20
Cooperative Extension’s two-day garden tour offers green inspiration and education
June 5, 2025
Putting URI’s Botanical Collections on the map: University of Rhode Island launches Botanical Collections geo-database
New database to offer extensive look at the 1,200-plus plants in URI botanical collections, available for public access and long-term University use
May 7, 2025
Poison Ivy Pointers
URI Natural Resources Science professor offers advice to avoid rash from unwelcome weed
August 18, 2026
Paranoid about parasites? URI food safety expert offers information, tips to avoid summer’s cyclosporiasis
Nicole Richard offers information on Cyclospora and is available for media interviews
July 27, 2026
Next-Gen Environmental Leaders
Eleven URI students chosen for fellowships at DEM and other nonprofits
February 26, 2026
Local legislators and town officials visit URI to learn about environmental and science research in action
URI Land- and Sea-Grant Showcase draws legislators from across Rhode Island to learn more about University programs and services
August 13, 2026
Is Your Yard Bee-Friendly?
Expert advice from URI’s Cooperative Extension and Bee Lab to help you make your yard a bee-friendly habitat.
April 15, 2026