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"Discovery Of Coastal Environments: Virtual Field Trips on the Internet (DOCE) is a project of the University of Rhode Island's (URI) Office of Marine Programs that was funded by the Eisenhower Professional Development Program. Conducted as a teacher institute, this project offered an integrated experience in marine science and technology for teachers. The product of the program are virtual field trips to four of Rhode Island's coastal ecosystems. The project seeks to fill a need for current, topical science education materials on Rhode Island's coastal environment.

In 2016, the RI Builders Association acquired the RI Spring Flower and Garden Show. It is now incorporated into the RIBA Home Show, which is in April at the RI Convention Center in Providence.

"Audubon provides fun, engaging, and informative public programs for children, adults, and families."

- From the website, July 10, 2018

"Since its founding in 1992, the Ecological Landscape Alliance has been a leader in promoting sustainable approaches to landscape design, construction, and management. ELA’s commitment to innovative ideas and evidence-based practices has made the organization both a trusted resource and a vibrant community of landscape professionals and devoted gardeners."

From the website October 28, 2019.

"Blithewold is a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay and is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place Era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms, and is framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical.