Statewide Gardening Information and Soil Testing ScheduleFrom March through October, our URI Master Gardener volunteers offer free soil pH testing to Rhode Island residents, helping you understand your soil's health and providing recommendations for improvement. Bring a soil sample to the event and our experts will determine its pH levels and texture, offering guidance on achieving optimal soil conditions for your gardening needs.Additionally, explore our Gardening Information and Soil Testing (GIST) booth, where you can ask gardening questions and access a wealth of resources to support your horticultural goals.Learn how to take a soil sample and access the statewide schedule by visiting: uri.edu/coopext/services/gist

This year’s theme, How to Train Your Tech: Harness Emerging Tools as Allies, focuses on practical and innovative technologies that support faculty teaching and learning in higher education.Registration is open to higher education professionals from all institutions interested in educational technology and innovation in teaching and learning.Through workshops and presentation session, attendees explore how emerging tools can become effective allies for both faculty and students.Topics may include:Artificial intelligence (AI) Digital accessibility Educational technology tools Multimedia and content creationProductivity and workflow strategies