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Join the URI Cooperative Extension for a sensory learning experience at Barrington Farm School, where you’ll:

🌱 Explore the medicinal garden and learn how to grow and preserve a variety of herbs
🍃 Engage your senses: touch, smell, and experience the unique qualities of each plant
🍵 Taste refreshing, garden-grown iced herbal teas, each featuring distinct flavors and aromas
🌿 Take home fresh herbs to enjoy and use in your own kitchen or tea blends

We’ll also dive into sustainable living practices with a look at BFS’s composting systems:

♻️ Learn about three different composting methods (worms, aerated, and traditional)
🌾 Discover the benefits of compost tea for plant health
🪴 Take home a jug of freshly brewed compost tea for your own garden

This interactive experience is perfect for herb enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone curious about natural wellness and sustainable living.

Cost: $20 per person. Free for FRRI grads. Proceeds benefit the Food Recovery for RI Scholarship Fund.

Space is limited – register early!

Refund Policy: Cancelations received by Monday, July 13, 2026 will be honored with a full refund. No refunds will be issued after that date.

Consistent with its public land- and sea-grant missions, the University of Rhode Island provides equal opportunity and inclusive access to events, services, and programs. While attendance at certain events, services, or programs may be invitation only and/or limited by role (e.g., students, faculty, staff, or alumni), URI events, services, and programs are open to anyone specified on the invitation regardless of protected status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation or have a question about accessing this event, please call 401.874.7142 in advance. For TTY assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 711. We encourage all individuals seeking an accommodation to reach out as early as possible in advance of the event as the University’s ability to provide a requested accommodation may be impacted by the timing of the request.

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