{"id":11363,"date":"2012-04-25T16:24:21","date_gmt":"2012-04-25T20:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/riaes\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:44:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero super   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>URI Cooperative Extension<\/h1><p><strong>Education and engagement with science to impact everyday lives<\/strong><\/p><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/\" title=\"\">find programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Coopext-Banner-Bottom.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Cooperative Extension provides non-formal education and learning opportunities to people throughout the United States\u2014serving farmers and rural communities as well as those in urban areas. In Rhode Island, we strive to reach every corner of the state, delivering science-based information through our educational programs and services to help people make informed decisions in their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">To highlight the breadth of our impact, we\u2019ve developed a new&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uri.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/e0c92a157f944ed9ba27fd594ad85ef0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ArcGIS map dashboard<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;showcasing the many programs offered by URI Cooperative Extension and the number of cities and towns we reach. Check it out!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn more<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>about Cooperative Extension and our history to discover how we&#8217;ve been making a difference for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/services\/ge-hotline\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Coopext-Hotline-600x350-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Gardening and Environmental Hotline<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/get-involved\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/GetInvolved.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Volunteer, Internships and Fellowship Opportunities<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/trainings-and-certificate-programs\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Training_Certificate_Card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Trainings and Certificate Programs<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News and Stories<\/h1>\n\n\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/magazine\/issues\/spring-2026\/is-your-yard-bee-friendly\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-103557-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-103557-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-103557-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/magazine\/issues\/spring-2026\/is-your-yard-bee-friendly\/\">Is Your Yard Bee-Friendly?<\/a> <span class=\"date\">April 15, 2026<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Expert advice from URI\u2019s Cooperative Extension and Bee Lab to help you make your yard a bee-friendly habitat.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/magazine\/issues\/spring-2026\/small-change-big-impact\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-143743-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-143743-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-143743-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/magazine\/issues\/spring-2026\/small-change-big-impact\/\">From Scraps to Systems Change<\/a> <span class=\"date\">April 9, 2026<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">How URI Students Launched a Successful Food Waste Diversion Initiative<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/uri-master-gardeners-awaiting-your-call-or-email\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hotline-2026-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The URI Gardening &amp; Environmental Hotline is now open and in full operation through Nov. 1.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hotline-2026-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hotline-2026-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hotline-2026-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hotline-2026-364x366.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hotline-2026-500x503.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/hotline-2026.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/uri-master-gardeners-awaiting-your-call-or-email\/\">URI Master Gardeners Awaiting Your Call (or email)<\/a> <span class=\"date\">April 9, 2026<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Cooperative Extension\u2019s gardening help desk open full-time to field community garden inquiries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/yes-chef-learn-how-to-cut-down-on-food-waste-at-basic-knife-skills-class\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/teaching-knives-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chef teaching knive skills\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/teaching-knives-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/teaching-knives-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/yes-chef-learn-how-to-cut-down-on-food-waste-at-basic-knife-skills-class\/\">Yes, chef! Learn how to cut down on food waste at \u2018Basic Knife Skills Class\u2019<\/a> <span class=\"date\">March 24, 2026<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Food Recovery Rhode Island alum to lead class on basic knife skills with URI Cooperative Extension<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/news\/\" title=\"\">more News <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spotlight<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/05\/uri-names-jean-vandergheynst-dean-of-the-college-of-the-environment-and-life-sciences\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/2025-cooperative-extension-staff-photo-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>URI names Jean VanderGheynst dean of the College of the Environment and Life Sciences<\/h2><p>Dean Jean VanderGheynst (front left) and URI Cooperative Extension faculty and staff, August 2025.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Read the story<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-13c7bceb-2857-46f4-a882-384cf541f597\">Events<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\">\n<div id=\"localist-widget-55148461\" class=\"localist-widget\"><\/div><script defer type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"https:\/\/events.uri.edu\/widget\/view?schools=uri&#038;groups=extension&#038;days=360&#038;num=5&#038;container=localist-widget-55148461&#038;template=card\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo  \"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-backdrop style-brand\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-content\"><div class=\"cl-promo-text\"><h1>Join our Mailing List<\/h1><p>Subscribe to receive CoopExt emails!<\/p><p><a class=\"cl-promo-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/SJNSTxDAcBgnMjMq6 \">Sign Up<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cl-promo-img-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-img\"><a class=\"cl-promo-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/SJNSTxDAcBgnMjMq6 \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/URI-CoopExt-sign-up-email.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">URI Cooperative Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center<\/b><br> 3 East Alumni Avenue<br> Kingston, RI 02881<br> p: 401-874-2900<br> coopext@uri.edu<br> <\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/staff-resources\/\" title=\"\">Internal staff resources <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/diversity_card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<p>We are committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/commitment-to-equity-diversity-and-social-justice\/\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The University of Rhode Island occupies the traditional stomping ground of the Narragansett Nation and the Niantic People. 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