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At the College of the Environment and Life Sciences Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center we offer a variety of educational programs and services to Rhode Island citizens and surrounding communities on issues relating to sustainability. The content presented in these programs flows from the college’s diverse research expertise and addresses contemporary issues most important to our state. Our value of lifelong learning, community engagement, and protecting the natural environment is reflected in all of the Center’s programs and services.
Led by the Center’s diverse staff and volunteers, our specialized training programs cater to a broad range of interests and skill levels. Current training and outreach programs include:
Each program shares a commitment to presenting reliable information, providing an experience that is both interesting and transformative, and forming relationships with relevant partner groups. Some of our current partners include the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, Coastal Resources Management Council, local primary and secondary schools, DEM and DOT, Municipalities, community leaders, non profit organizations, and other state agencies.
The structure of these training programs enables participants to extend information to their communities through a variety of volunteer opportunities, including but not limited to educational workshops, community projects, and direct service.
Our well established Master Gardener program, which boasts more than 600 volunteers, maintains a highly visible presence in the state by holding “Ask a Master Gardener” booths at local festivals and community events, including the center’s annual GreenShare Field Day in the early fall and East Farm Spring Festival in May. As host of NBC 10's Plant Pro, Center Director Marion Gold is also very visible within the state. Dr. Gold can be seen every Monday afternoon and Saturday morning communicating messages about gardening and the environment to the Rhode Island community.
Please visit our individual program area’s pages to learn more about the many educational opportunities that the Center has to offer. It is our belief that well-informed citizens possess the ability to solve the environmental, economic, and social challenges of our state and world.
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