What's Happening in the Garden Now?

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FeederWatch - Join us for our 3rd season of Cornell University's FeederWatch. Our feeders are filled and we're attracting a wide variety of birds and of course a few furry creatures.

1,000 hours outside challenge for 2022

For the new year we've accepted a global challenge set by 1000hoursoutdoors.com​, a whether we make it our not (maybe we'll aim for 100 first time out), we're hoping you'll accept the challenge too. It's time to get outside, whether your working in your garden, following a trial, birdwatching or even reading a book outside. While some of these ideas may be better when the weather is warm and sunny, we hop you don't forget to get outside for things like building a snowman, searching for tracks in the snow or even building a penguin walk (more about this later). There are all kinds of books to give you ideas for getting outside in all weather so don't forget if you need inspiration to stop by the library. For those who are interested download a tracker from 1000hrs outdoors here.

Exploration and Discovery

  • Nature Explorers - library's environmental literacy program
  • Growing a Reader - story time for kids ages 3-5, with an emphasis on nature exploration
  • Birding with FeederWatch - the library is a registered participant in Cornell University's citizen scientist program of watching birds at winter feeders.​
  • Pollinator Garden - explore the world of plants and insects. 

North Smithfield Public Library
This project was made possible in part by a grant from the ​RI Office of Library and Information Services using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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