{"id":12532,"date":"2022-07-12T07:46:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T11:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext-draft\/?page_id=12532"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:27:22","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>URI Cooperative Extension offers many free and low cost informational and diagnostic services. Click below to access more information about each!<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/forest-907742_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate &#8211; Smart Forestry Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore these resources for Rhode Islanders interested in learning about or implementing climate smart-forestry practices in woodlands they own or care for.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rhodeislandwoods\/climate-smart-forestry\/climate-smart-forestry-resources\/\" title=\"\">Learn MORE<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n<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\/FreeSeeds.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Seed Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Request free vegetable, flower and herb seed packets in December or January on behalf of a school, community or youth group, 4-H club, community garden, Scout troop or family.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/services\/free-seed-program\/\" title=\"\">Request free seeds<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n<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\/Hotline_Services.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gardening and Environmental Hotline<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Call, email or visit the hotline for assistance with your gardening and environmental questions from trained URI Master Gardener volunteer educators.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/services\/ge-hotline\/\" title=\"\">Contact 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gardening Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more from free environmentally-friendly gardening resources for beginner and advanced food-production and native plant gardeners.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/mgp\/gardening-resources\/\" title=\"\">learn more<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/PXL_20220711_143027738-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onsite Wastewater Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Get resources and training related to septic systems curated for&nbsp;homeowners, professionals, watershed groups, and municipal and state officials and regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/homeowners\/resources\/\" 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