Climb inside the historic windmill, explore our varied gardens with URI’s Master Gardeners, and enjoy themed activities and crafts. Each month, NRF joins with a non-profit partner to highlight the expansive history and horticulture of Prescott Farm. This month, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island teaches us everything they know about birds! Admission is free. […]
Climb inside the historic windmill, explore our varied gardens with URI’s Master Gardeners, and enjoy themed activities and crafts. Each month, NRF joins with a non-profit partner to highlight the expansive history and horticulture of Prescott Farm. In July, West Place Animal Sanctuary visits the farm.
Climb inside the historic windmill, explore our varied gardens with URI’s Master Gardeners, and enjoy themed activities and crafts. Each month, NRF joins with a non-profit partner to highlight the expansive history and horticulture of Prescott Farm. In May, the Newport Art Museum invites you to join them in plein air painting on the grounds […]
July 14 & August 11 / 12:00 - 3:00 pm / FREE / Prescott Farm Community comes together to enjoy the largest public open space on Aquidneck Island. Each month Newport Restoration Foundation joins with a non-profit partner to highlight the expansive history and horticulture of Prescott Farm. Explore the nature trails with our guest […]
Enjoy a family-friendly evening with johnnycake tasting, hands-on activities for kids and the opportunity to see inside the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill. Guests can learn about the importance of grist milling on Aquidneck Island and explore how the windmill works. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy while listening to live music from Rory and Ric.
Learn to build and repair traditional stone walls in this hands-on experience. Join master class instructors Chris and Dan Smith for their 13th year of this active workshop. Reservations are required, register at https://www.newportrestoration.org/calendar/details/42428-stone_wall_workshop.
For the past ten years, the Prescott Farm gardens have been a URI Master Gardener project site. On Sunday mornings (weather dependent), the Master Gardeners offer free soil analysis and gardening information. In addition to texture and pH evaluation, the Master Gardeners will offer advice on any gardening, lawn care or other questions you may […]
