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

Helpdesk@uri.edu is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: ITS Virtual Service Desk (Sat/Sun) Time: Aug 30, 2025 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sun, Sat, 110 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meeting/tJYufuuprDkoHNHtkPSdYBypW4cKVaRZFaPG/ics?icsToken=DExp8aTCzCHYA_y-JQAALAAAAD1b7sMacC14qOy7S87uEi8E__uqrv9VWrfOw7ztnxk4G0M-0mjbuvuM261E1YjKlqo1J1u_n_64tLi27DAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=YMXORwLhS0urCkB28xaq2Q Join Zoom Meeting https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/92392122265Meeting ID: 923 9212 2265---One tap mobile +19292056099,,92392122265# US (New York) +13017158592,,92392122265# US (Washington DC)---Join by SIP • 92392122265@zoomcrc.comJoin instructions https://uri-edu.zoom.us/meetings/92392122265/invitations?signature=ZngZeV9tmaiA8OVEsWo32KPSG3NIptDRUaoraRdRMbk

Starting a new semester can be stressful! However, staying organized and utilizing student support services at the university can help prepare you for success. Start establishing good habits by participating in the University Libraries Student Success Bingo during the month of September. You can pick up and submit your bingo card in the lobby of Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons. A winner will be drawn from submitted bingo cards and receive a $25 Amazon gift card.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Looking forward to exploring the Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons? The University Libraries give you access to over a million books, hundreds of databases, and innovative spaces and services like the URI Launch Lab and the Makerspace. Visit the library during normal operating hours from August 29 to September 8 and participate in an asynchronous scavenger hunt! Bring a group of friends or complete the scavenger hunt on your own--all are welcome! Submit your scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Boots 2 Bushels (B2B) Summer Workhop SeriesB2B Summer Workshops will be held at the URI Agronomy Research Farm and Agricultural Experiment Station located at 30 Thirty Acre Pond Rd, Kingston, RI 02881. All workshops will be held on select Sunday afternoons from 3-4:30pm.Classes are open to anyone interested in learning more about farming with less than 10 years of farming experienceTo see other workshops or register visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwc0HyAwoNolQuLCi1xqJwe2yE7qU7kyqr3I2-lAln24GnVw/viewform