Wild Plant Society offering grant for plant, habitat study

The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society is offering a grant to aid individuals in the study of wild plants and their habitats.

A successful candidate must be an educator, a member of a Rhode Island botanical or environmental association or a student in a field related to botany or environmental studies.

The grant is for up to $500 and includes a one year membership to RIWPS. The project goal must involve environmental activities or research in any area of study related to wild plants and/or their habitats. These activities may involve such things as installation of gardens, invasive removal, or support for extracurricular activities. It can also be used for project materials, workshops or courses. The award is open to Rhode Island residents or non-residents at a Rhode Island educational institution.

For additional information, specific grant requirements, eligibility guidelines and applications, call the RI Wild Plant Society at (401) 789-7497 or email office@riwps.org.

Information can also be downloaded from the website, www.riwps.org.

Applications must be received by Feb. 25, 2008 and should be mailed to RIWPS, P.O. Box 414, Exeter, RI 02822

The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Rhode Island's native plants and their habitats.