Expectations of Our Guests:
Revive the Roots prides itself on being a sustainability-focused organization. Please keep in mind your impact on our environment. We encourage carpooling! We encourage you to Bring A Cup to use at our beverage station!
Revive the Roots has a zero tolerance for any harassment, bullying and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history) and military service. This space is for everyone—please be kind, be respectful, and help us create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Rootstock is made possible by grants from The Rhode Island Foundation and RISCA (Rhode Island State Council on the Arts). Thank you to all our sponsors for Rootstock 2025:
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Navigant Credit Union
R1 Indoor Karting
True Music Studios
Smithfield Land Trust
The Town of Smithfield
Still accepting sponsorship partners, please contact [email protected] to be considered as a sponsor.
NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
When you are on the premises of Mowry Commons (374 Farnum Pike and 10 Old Forge Rd) managed by Revive the Roots you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Revive the Roots and its affiliates and representatives. This includes yourself as well as any minors that are in your care. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Revive the Roots events in the future, highlight the event, and exhibit the capabilities of Revive the Roots. You release Revive the Roots, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Revive the Roots or the person or entity designated to do so by Revive the Roots. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. We are respectful in all representation of guests enjoying Mowry Commons and Revive the Roots events. If you are approached by a photographer you can request to not be photographed, filmed or interviewed and this request will be honored.
Revive the Roots prides itself on being a sustainability-focused organization. Please keep in mind your impact on our environment. We encourage carpooling! We encourage you to Bring A Cup to use at our beverage station!
Revive the Roots has a zero tolerance for any harassment, bullying and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history) and military service. This space is for everyone—please be kind, be respectful, and help us create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Rootstock is made possible by grants from The Rhode Island Foundation and RISCA (Rhode Island State Council on the Arts). Thank you to all our sponsors for Rootstock 2025:
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Navigant Credit Union
R1 Indoor Karting
True Music Studios
Smithfield Land Trust
The Town of Smithfield
Still accepting sponsorship partners, please contact [email protected] to be considered as a sponsor.
NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
When you are on the premises of Mowry Commons (374 Farnum Pike and 10 Old Forge Rd) managed by Revive the Roots you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Revive the Roots and its affiliates and representatives. This includes yourself as well as any minors that are in your care. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Revive the Roots events in the future, highlight the event, and exhibit the capabilities of Revive the Roots. You release Revive the Roots, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Revive the Roots or the person or entity designated to do so by Revive the Roots. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. We are respectful in all representation of guests enjoying Mowry Commons and Revive the Roots events. If you are approached by a photographer you can request to not be photographed, filmed or interviewed and this request will be honored.
what to Expect
🎵 Live Music All Day – Bring a blanket or lawn chair and let the sound carry you. Looking forward to musical performances by Courtney & Brad, Hopper, Space Cowboy Newt, Roman, Poppy in the Beet Patch, Of the Sun and more!
🌻 Explore Mowry Commons – Wander the trails, say hi to the chickens, meet the sheep, observe the insects, admire the flora, and join a guided tour of the property trails that feature a food forest and beautiful views of Stump Pond.
🗣️ Share Spaces – 5 Tents placed around the farm will feature 40-minute presentations and demonstrations from local experts regarding everyday Environmental Science, Yoga & Movement, Family Enrichment, Eco-Sustainability, and Arts & Entertainment. The Environmental and Natural Science tent will have educators from Mother Tree Nursery who will be teaching us how to graft fruit and nut trees, will lead hands-on demonstrations about soil health, pollinator protection, and the importance of local ecosystems. Wellness and sound bath instructors will guide Yoga and Movement workshops suitable for all levels, encouraging mindfulness and connection with nature. Family fun specialists will host sessions on child-centered creativity, storytelling, and outdoor learning games that engage children and kids-at-heart. Sustainability advocates will share practical tips on composting, everyday eco-friendly living and reducing waste by upcycling bread tabs into jewelry, helping attendees bring everyday sustainable practices home. The Arts and Entertainment tent will feature local creators offering workshops on music performance by The Vox Hunters who are singing bugs songs, along with storytelling and art demonstrations. Together, these Share Space presentations provide festivalgoers with the opportunity not only to be entertained but also leave with new skills, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation of dirt.
🎨 All Day Art-Making – Participate in hands-on crafts such as interactive painting, needle felting and rock painting from the Artist Exchange. — open to kids and adults.
Pick-Your-Own Flower Bouquet – Back by popular demand! Rootstock attendees have the opportunity to pick flowers from our greenhouse and arrange a custom bouquet. This activity is pay-what-you-can.
🌮 Local Food – Enjoy delicious tacos from Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available on the menu.
⭐ Community Partners – Meet Rhode Island organizations making a difference in climate action, education, and social change.
🎟️ Raffle Prizes - $1 buys you 1 raffle ticket to enter to win a variety of raffle prizes from awesome establishments like Seven Arrows Farm, Sin Bakery, New Harvest and more!
🌻 Explore Mowry Commons – Wander the trails, say hi to the chickens, meet the sheep, observe the insects, admire the flora, and join a guided tour of the property trails that feature a food forest and beautiful views of Stump Pond.
🗣️ Share Spaces – 5 Tents placed around the farm will feature 40-minute presentations and demonstrations from local experts regarding everyday Environmental Science, Yoga & Movement, Family Enrichment, Eco-Sustainability, and Arts & Entertainment. The Environmental and Natural Science tent will have educators from Mother Tree Nursery who will be teaching us how to graft fruit and nut trees, will lead hands-on demonstrations about soil health, pollinator protection, and the importance of local ecosystems. Wellness and sound bath instructors will guide Yoga and Movement workshops suitable for all levels, encouraging mindfulness and connection with nature. Family fun specialists will host sessions on child-centered creativity, storytelling, and outdoor learning games that engage children and kids-at-heart. Sustainability advocates will share practical tips on composting, everyday eco-friendly living and reducing waste by upcycling bread tabs into jewelry, helping attendees bring everyday sustainable practices home. The Arts and Entertainment tent will feature local creators offering workshops on music performance by The Vox Hunters who are singing bugs songs, along with storytelling and art demonstrations. Together, these Share Space presentations provide festivalgoers with the opportunity not only to be entertained but also leave with new skills, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation of dirt.
🎨 All Day Art-Making – Participate in hands-on crafts such as interactive painting, needle felting and rock painting from the Artist Exchange. — open to kids and adults.
Pick-Your-Own Flower Bouquet – Back by popular demand! Rootstock attendees have the opportunity to pick flowers from our greenhouse and arrange a custom bouquet. This activity is pay-what-you-can.
🌮 Local Food – Enjoy delicious tacos from Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available on the menu.
⭐ Community Partners – Meet Rhode Island organizations making a difference in climate action, education, and social change.
🎟️ Raffle Prizes - $1 buys you 1 raffle ticket to enter to win a variety of raffle prizes from awesome establishments like Seven Arrows Farm, Sin Bakery, New Harvest and more!
FAQWhat should I bring? Folding chairs or picnic blankets. Reusable water bottles. Your best dancing shoes & festive energy! Rain gear (check the weather forecast!).
What should I leave at home? Alcohol, drugs (this is a sober event). Outside food or coolers (we've got you covered with great local vendors!). Weapons or anything unsafe. We love dogs, but this is not the best event to bring a pup to. Service animals welcome!
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Where do I park? Parking is FREE on-site! Space is limited, so get to the farm early to secure the best spot. Note that parking will be on grass, but four-wheel drive is not necessary nor required.
Can I buy tickets at the door? Yes! Cash is preferred and Venmo is available on-site day-of for tickets, merchandise, and other pay-what-you-can activities. Get your ticket beforehand to ensure you receive the ticket tier you desire. Remember, Revive The Roots is slightly rural, so wifi/data is limited.
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Get involved
Volunteer
We are seeking volunteers to help out at Rootstock and in the days leading up to the festival. Helping out is a great way to meet new friends and be part of the experience! Fill out the interest form (linked here). Feel free to reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Share Spaces
We want YOU to help make this a collaborative experience. So many members of our community have specialized skills or creative projects that are waiting for the spotlight. We are here to give you that spotlight! Maybe you have been sketching in the woods for years and have never been able to show your drawings? Or have you been perfecting your puppetry skills? Maybe you're that person at all the gatherings talking about your home compost set up? Perhaps you want to share a craft or skill you have been perfecting? Do you have a performance or craft that is good to share with kids? There's a space for that too! We want you to share the things that get your brain and spirit fired up at Rootstock! How will this work? Here's how. We will have 10x10 spaces that will rotate every 40-60 minutes to spotlight a person or group's project, art, skill or niche interest. We are specifically looking for presenters with a focus rooted in outdoor recreation, health and wellness, nature based practices and sustainability. This is a low stakes opportunity but should be taken on with pride and joy. Do you dig? Are your wheels turning? Do you want to be a presenter in a Share Space? Rootstock Committee member Greg is taking the lead. Please fill out this form to apply!
Ideas? Questions?
Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with the subject line "Rootstock 2024"
General Information
Rootstock is a great way to experience the 23 acre Mowry Commons in Smithfield RI and slip into fall vibes. You choose your experience…
Where: 374 Farnum Pike
When: Sunday, September 21st from 12pm - 6pm
Tickets: Rootstock is designed to be an inclusive festival experience. All activities are free to do and tickets are pay-what-you-like. We ask that you donate between $15 and $50 dollars. The average donation is $22 per ticket. Do what is best for your budget. Ticket will go on sale in the last week of July.
🎶 Music Line up coming soon!
🎨 Activities and art making information coming soon!
🌳 Community partners announcement coming soon!
Bring:
- Bring a chair and blanket and let the music wash over you all day
- Wander and explore… look at the bugs… look at the plants… look at the animals… take a tour
- Learn from our Share Space presenters about health and wellness, nature based practices and sustainability
- Food by Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Meet our community partners, the amazing folks building community and taking environmental action in Rhode Island
- Make things! Crafts and communal mural for kids and adult alike
Where: 374 Farnum Pike
When: Sunday, September 21st from 12pm - 6pm
Tickets: Rootstock is designed to be an inclusive festival experience. All activities are free to do and tickets are pay-what-you-like. We ask that you donate between $15 and $50 dollars. The average donation is $22 per ticket. Do what is best for your budget. Ticket will go on sale in the last week of July.
🎶 Music Line up coming soon!
🎨 Activities and art making information coming soon!
🌳 Community partners announcement coming soon!
Bring:
- Folding and camp chairs
- Blankets
- Water bottles
- Your festive spirit and dancing feet!
- Alcohol and drugs, this is a sober festival
- Coolers and Food...We have an amazing selection of savory patties and rice bowls prepared by JA Patty available for purchase. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Weapons or threatening object of any kind
On stage
Expeince up and coming local bands! Coventry-based quartet SESH brings a jam-inspired mix of genres and improvisation, while Courtney & Brad add their signature blend of Japanese-language songs, playful banter, and expert musicianship. ROMXN will deliver sounds designed to make audiences move and feel, and Hopper offers a whimsical yet thoughtful blend of influences ranging from pop rocks to backyard archeology. Poppy in the Beet Patch promises a set full of music, memories, and laughter, while Space Cowboy Newt merges classical harp with dreamy, psychedelic pop. Also performing is ❨❨❨::ofthesun::❩❩❩, whose ritual-inspired soundscapes create an immersive and otherworldly listening experience.
Get hooked on the Rootstock sound! A Spotify playlist of Roostock bands past and future.
All the info on Rootstock 2025
It’s our 5th Anniversary! 🖐
Rootstock is back for its 5th year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to this annual celebration of music, nature, art, and community at the beautiful 23-acre Mowry Commons.🌱
Rootstock is back for its 5th year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to this annual celebration of music, nature, art, and community at the beautiful 23-acre Mowry Commons.🌱
TICKETS
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Pay-What-You-Can Tickets:
Rootstock is an inclusive, community-rooted festival that prioritizes accessibility for all. This year, we have implemented a multi-tiered ticket system featuring $1 Kids Tickets and Adult Tickets starting at $1 and ranging to $50. Do what feels right for your budget—we’re just happy you’re here. We hope you buy your tickets in advance! Buying tickets beforehand makes checking-in quick and easy for you and our volunteers. ☔ Rain or shine! Covered areas include the Main Stage Tent, Community Garden Pavilion and greenhouse full of flowers. Bring an umbrella and boots just in case! Severe weather cancellation only. |
Where: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI
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Multiple Dates:
☔ Rain Dates scheduled for the day after on Sundays 📅 12-2:30 PM on Saturday 3/21
📅 12-2:30 PM on Saturday 3/28
📅 12-2:30 PM on Saturday 4/18
📅 12-2:30 PM on Saturday 5/23
📅 12-2:30 PM on Saturday 6/27
📅 12-2:30 PM on Saturday 8/15
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Have a fruit tree in your yard that needs attention? Curious about grafting, pruning, or natural pest management? The orchard care workshop series offers accessible, skill-building workshops for beginners and experienced growers alike. Each session is designed to be practical, interactive, and immediately applicable. Learn pruning, grafting, pest management, soil development and even how to turn non-fruiting trees into fruiting trees! This immersive series guides participants through every stage of the process and starts on March 21st. Each of these classes can be taken à la carte or together as part of a skill-building series.
“Rehabilitating habitats and local ecology through native perennial plantings and invasive management has been a joy and at times a struggle. Watching the environment heal itself, with a little educated input and guidance, is really rewarding and feels like being part of a never-ending performative art piece where you are both the creator and the observer." - Bradford Oza What to bring, what to wear, what to expect: Please be mindful that this event takes place on a working farm, so comfortable, safe, and mud-worthy boots or closed-toed shoes are a must. Dress appropriate for the weather with sunscreen, bug repellent and water. More information about preparedness, safety, and site-specific matters email [email protected]. Instructors: Tyler Desmarais, (he/him) is a professional botanist who specializes in fruit and nut trees, integrated pest management and plant propagation. Special expertise in floriculture and chestnut trees. Passionate advocate for local agriculture. Bradford Oza, (they/he) Throughout the years, Revive the Roots has been a place for Bradford to practice his passion of caring for and learning about plants and the natural systems they are a part of. As a first-time instructor, he invites you to explore what it means to be a part of your surrounding ecology in a meaningful way. Amanda Anglemyer, (they/she) is a community-builder and creative with a penchant for plants. In their work with Revive the Roots and Nuts and Bolts Nursery Co-op, they focus on propagating edible perennials and cultivating ecological relationships. ‼️ This course is technical and involves using sharp tools. Recommended for learners ages 16 and older. Minors under the age of 18 must have written parental permission to attend.
☔ Rain Dates scheduled for Sundays
📍Location: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI Cost: $35 per Class or $120 when purchased as a series. ‼️ Classes can be taken as a series or as one off classes. Discount for purchase all four courses. 10% Off for anyone who has volunteered in the past two years. 🚻 About 30-100 feet from class site. 🅿️ Onsite parking about 50 feet from the class site. Class will take place through the property. Expect walking. ♿ Please reach out to [email protected] or call 401-305-0539 if you use help with site access. 💸 Full & Half Scholarships Available. Fill out this brief Application Form to apply. |
📍Location: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI
Multiple Dates: 📅 5pm - 7pm on Friday, 5/8 Session 1, Building & Making Session 📅 1pm - 3pm on Saturday, 5/9 Session 2, Burnishing & Finishing 📅 5pm - 7pm on Friday, 5/15 Session 3, Loading & Firing Session 📅 1pm - 3pm on Saturday, 5/16 Session 4, Pit Fire - Unearthing & Celebrating 🚻 About 30-50 feet from venue 🅿️ Onsite parking about 50 feet from the class site. ♿ Please reach out to [email protected] or call 401-305-0539 if you use help with site access. ☔ Rain Dates TBD 💸 Full & Half Scholarships Available. Fill out this brief Application Form to apply. All ages and abilities: This course involves open fire, not recommended for children under the age of 8. Children under 16 must attend with an adult guardian. Minors under the age of 18 must have written permission to attend.
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Pit-fired ceramics is a 30,000 year old process of nestling unfired pots together in the ground surrounded by combustible materials to produce finished ceramic vessels. This workshop series will consist of three sessions, a clay building session, firing session and celebratory unveiling and potluck session. The Artmaking in the Garden Series, sponsored by RISCA, aims to engage the community with artistic practices at the intersection of sustainability and nature appreciation. Open and accessible to all ages and abilities.
At Session 1, students will build their ceramic vessels, learn basic hand building techniques and learn about the process and history of pit fired ceramics. During session 2, students will learn about the firing itself and load the pieces into the pit to be fired. The final session will be the following day where we will unload the ceramic work, clean and finish the work, and celebrate our pieces. Participants can bring a drink or snack to share at our final celebration. What to bring, what to wear, what to expect: Please be mindful that this event takes place on a working farm, so comfortable, safe, and mud-worthy boots or closed-toed shoes are a must. Dress appropriate for the weather with sunscreen, bug repellent and water. On firing day, please wear cotton or natural fiber clothing, long pants, and preferably an outer layer long sleeve shirt. More information about preparedness, safety, and site-specific matters to follow in your participant confirmation email. Instructor: Mollie Rose K Siebert (she/her) is a place-based artist & geographer based in Rhode Island with a love for community ceramics and outdoor education. She teaches clay at the Artist’s Exchange, and does community engagement and operations work at Anyhow Studio in Providence. |
📍Location: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI
Multiple Dates: 📅 5pm - 7pm on Sunday, 5/3 🕰️ 4-6PM 🚻 About 30-50 feet from venue 🅿️ Onsite parking about 50 feet from the class site. ♿ Please reach out to [email protected] or call 401-305-0539 if you use help with site access. ☔ Rain Dates TBD 💸 Full & Half Scholarships Available. Fill out this brief Application Form to apply. All ages and abilities: This course involves hand tools and technical information. Not recommended for children under the age of 12. Children under 16 must attend with an adult guardian. Minors under the age of 18 must have written permission to attend.
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Join in the fun...gi! Participants learn how to cultivate edible fungi by introducing mycelium (spawn) into substrates such as fallen hardwood trees. Attendees gain hands-on experience drilling, packing, and sealing logs. Walk away with your own inoculated log! These logs will produce food for years with minimal care and space.
More information and full or half scholarships are available by contacting [email protected]. Information about parking etc. to come. What to bring, what to wear, what to expect: Please be mindful that this event takes place on a working farm, so comfortable, safe, and mud-worthy boots or closed-toed shoes are a must. Dress appropriate for the weather with sunscreen, bug repellent and water. More information to follow in an email sent with in 24 hours of the class date. Instructors: Amanda (they/she) is a community-builder and creative with a penchant for plants. In their work with Revive the Roots and Nuts and Bolts Nursery Co-op, they focus on propagating edible perennials and cultivating ecological relationships. Molly Henry bio coming soon |
📍 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI
📅 April 26th ⏰ 1 - 4 PM Sponsored by Rhode Island State Council on the Art and Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council |
Annual Earth Day Celebration
Come celebrate while re-committing your efforts to protect the earth’s beauty and wonder for generations to come! Returning this year, the Whale Guitar– a work of art and an “instrument of change” played and signed by hundreds of talented guitarists– will serenade guests of all ages under the Community Garden Pavilion. Stay tuned for the lineup of local singers and songwriters who will add their names to the hundreds of signatures of guitarists whose notes amplify calls for climate justice and ocean health. In honor of the rain-or-shine season, guests are encouraged to bring their own fun and whimsical umbrellas for an Umbrella Fashion Show—where YOU are the star! The fun continues with eco-friendly fairy crown making with the Artist Exchange and weird plant science with 15 Minute Field Trips. Learn about clean water actions in the region from the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. Enjoy sipping on New Harvest Coffee Roasters hot beverages and take home some wonderful raffle prizes. |
📅 12-2:00 PM on Saturday 3/22
📍Location: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI Cost: $35 per Class 10% Off for anyone who has volunteered in the past two years. 🚻 About 30-100 feet from class site. 🅿️ Onsite parking about 50 feet from the class site. ♿ Please reach out to [email protected] or call 401-305-0539 if you use help with site access. 💸 Full & Half Scholarships Available. Fill out this brief Application Form to apply. ‼️ This course not recommended for children under the age of 8. Children under 16 must attend with an adult guardian. Minors under the age of 18 must have written permission to attend.
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Interested in starting seedlings and growing your own food this season? Join us for a class all about getting seeds to grow and thieve in all types of conditions.
This class will cover:
Instructors: Juliette Bechard (she/her) is a trained plant scientist with a background in agricultural research and a passion for agroecology in practice. She has a decade of growing experience across California and Rhode Island in diverse food systems: commercial production farms, educational & research farms, orchards, subsistence focused residential gardens, community gardens, and more. She is a veggie farmer at heart with a growing style that blends French-intensive and permaculture. Matt Bouchard (he/him) has been working in agriculture since 2022 and has experience with both tractor-scale organic farming and small scale, no-till, high intensity organic farming. Matt was formerly Assistant Grower at Mass Audubon’s The Farm at Moose Hill in Sharon MA and currently works for Roots Farm in Tiverton RI. |
📍Location: Any How Studio
25 Acorn St, Providence, RI 02903 📅 March 15th from 12-3 |
The Community Seed Exchange brings gardeners and the garden curious together to exchange seeds, books and clothing. No seeds to share, no problem! There is plenty to go around and lots of knowledge to share. New to seed starting and saving? You’ll find many experienced gardeners happy to chat and answer your questions. Interested in swapping clothing? Please bring wash clothes– we especially value workwear and farming gear. Bring a book or take a book, garden books and kids books preferred. Attendees are invited to register ahead of time. This is a partnership between Young Farmers Network and Revive the Roots.
What is a seed exchange? A seed exchange is an event where people come and swap seeds that they have grown or have purchased but have extra of. This is a place to build community & share the history/lineage/stories of the seeds. What seeds should I bring?
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Community Lantern Walk
📍 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI
📅 Saturday, December 6th ⏰ 3:30PM - 6PM 🚻 About 30 feet from venue 🅿️ Onsite parking about 15 feet from the pavilion ☔ Rain Date, Sunday 12/7 💸 Pay What You Can |
Join us with your family and friends on Saturday, December 6th, from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, for our annual Lantern Walk. This evening is a beautiful celebration of light, hope, and community. Together, we’ll embrace the winter’s darkness, connect with nature, and share in the warmth of community spirit.
Bring your own lanterns—homemade or otherwise! (You can find a DIY lantern guide below.) Headlamps and flashlights are also welcome. Open flames are not allowed.
Pay-What-You-Can Tickets: Lantern Walk is an inclusive, community-rooted festival that prioritizes accessibility for all. This year, we have implemented a multi-tiered ticket system featuring $1 Kids Tickets and Adult Tickets starting at $1 and ranging to $50. All proceeds support Revive the Roots in our practices of Ecological Healing, Enriching Community, Securing Sustenance and Respecting the Land. Thank you for your support! |
📍 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI
📅 Sunday, August 24th ⏰ 4PM - 6PM 🚻 About 30 feet from venue 🅿️ Onsite parking about 15 feet from the pavilion ☔ Rain Date TBD 💸 Pay What You Can |
Imagine a space where you can meander through, pick oregano, hazelnuts, asparagus & peaches. Where birds have their fill of haskaps, goumis, and boysenberries and ample nesting space for their young. Where soil is built by composting biomass that is chopped & dropped - teeming with fungal life, insects & microbes. Food and medicine for people, food and habitat for wildlife, and so much more!
Join us for a workshop at Revive the Roots Forest Garden to learn the basics of food forests, how they differ from other food production practices, and considerations for starting a food forest project on different scales. Forest Gardens or Edible Food Forests are commonly seen in permaculture landscapes as abundant production spaces with multiple layers with overlapping complex functions. Learning Objectives: By the end of the workshop, workshop participants should be able to:
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📍 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI
📅 Sunday, July 20th ⏰ Doors at 5PM Music at 6PM 🚻 About 30 feet from venue 🅿️ Onsite parking about 15 feet from the pavilion ☔ Rain or Shine, will be canceled for extreme weather only |
The Songwriters Circle hosted by Morgan Lane is a communal, collaborative, creative, and hopefully damn fun concept of a show!
A welcome song will help folks settle into the beautiful space and into community with each other. The songwriters will then go around the circle twice sharing songs that they’ve written inspired by the very nature that Revive the Roots so well supports. Who knows, the musicians may even play on each other’s songs or welcome the listeners to join in?! Audience members will be given pages that they’re invited to fill with doodles and/or words based on the songs they hear throughout the night. These pages will serve as inspiration for a short lil musical improvisation by yours truly (but also you?!) to close out the show. Each taking one of the pages swapped with someone else at the end of the night will serve as a memory of our time together. :) As always with audience participation, you’re empowered to engage as much as and in whatever ways you feel most excited to. |
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Join us in exploring Mowry Commons at night. The pine forest and wetlands provides and ideal environment for fireflies. Come see natures serene fireworks and learn a bit about these insects life cycle. All ages welcomed! Walk is easy for young hikers and strollers and it is possible to do a shortened walk and leave early for bed time.
RAIN DATE: July 15th Meet your guide: Annie (they/them) works at Osamequin Farm in Seekonk, MA. They have a B.S. in Natural Resource Management and a M.S. in Insect Biology, with a focus on plant-pollinator relationships. When they’re not farming, they love being outside in nature, drinking tea, embroidering, and getting lost in a good book! |
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We welcome the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council to Mowry Commons for the longest day of the year! Enjoy a roughly hour-long hike on the Mowry Conservation Area Loop and enjoy some wood-fired pizza. wrwc.org
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General Info
Rootstock is a great way to experience the 23 acre Mowry Commons in Smithfield RI and slip into fall vibes. You choose your experience…
- Bring a chair and blanket and let the music wash over you all day
- Wander and explore… look at the bugs… look at the plants… look at the animals… take a tour
- Learn from our Share Space presenters about health and wellness, nature based practices and sustainability
- Food by Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
- Meet our community partners, the amazing folks building community and taking environmental action in Rhode Island
- Make things! Arts & crafts for kids and adult alike
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Bring:
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Leave at home:
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Share Space Presenters
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Here is a quick rundown of what festivalgoers will find in Rootstock’s three Share Space tents:
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Throughout the day
To round out a day of fantastic music and fascinating presenters, Rootstock will host two leading lights in conservation. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and the Rhode Island Land Trust will both be on hand to discuss their important work.
Of course, there’ll be arts and crafts aplenty, with Artists’ Exchange leading them through the day. And there’ll be blooms galore by way of a fantasy garden in the greenhouse cultivated by founding RTR member Tyler. They’re there for festivalgoers to pick their own bouquets.
Of course, there’ll be arts and crafts aplenty, with Artists’ Exchange leading them through the day. And there’ll be blooms galore by way of a fantasy garden in the greenhouse cultivated by founding RTR member Tyler. They’re there for festivalgoers to pick their own bouquets.
Rootstock is made possible by grants from The Rhode Island Foundation & RISCA, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.
Thank you to our Sponsor for Rootstock 2024:
R1 Indoor Karting, Empire Guitar, Navigant Credit Union, JF Moran, Level Beauty Collective, True Music Studios, Overpass Projects, Artists’ Exchange, Pneuhaus, H3O Productions, WRWC, Rhode Island Land Trust Council, the Town of Smithfield and the Smithfield Land Trust
Thank you to our Sponsor for Rootstock 2024:
R1 Indoor Karting, Empire Guitar, Navigant Credit Union, JF Moran, Level Beauty Collective, True Music Studios, Overpass Projects, Artists’ Exchange, Pneuhaus, H3O Productions, WRWC, Rhode Island Land Trust Council, the Town of Smithfield and the Smithfield Land Trust
- Still accepting sponsorship, please contact [email protected] to be considered as a sponsor.
UPCOMING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES....
More events to come.... Stay tuned!
Past Events
Rootstock 2023
Rootstock is back back back for our 3rd year! We could not be more thrilled to welcome you to a once a year event with all of us at Revive the Roots. This year we have more music, more art and more good times to share with you <3
Rootstock is a great way to experience the 23 acre Mowry Commons in Smithfield RI and slip into fall vibes. You choose your experience…
Festivities kick off at 12pm with bands starting at 12:30. Over the course of the day we will have musical performances by Welks, Big Brute and Meridian to name a few! More line up details will be updated over the coming weeks. Stay tuned to @revivetheroots on Instagram and Facebook!
Rootstock is a great way to experience the 23 acre Mowry Commons in Smithfield RI and slip into fall vibes. You choose your experience…
- Bring a chair and blanket and let the music wash over you all day
- Wander and explore… look at the bugs… look at the plants… look at the animals… take a tour
- Snack and fill up on farm fresh foods prepared by Providence’s Frog Bell Foods
- Meet our community partners, the amazing folks building community and taking environmental action in Rhode Island
- Make things! Crafts and communal mural for kids and adult alike
- Shop one of a kind arts and crafts on the Hill
- Or all of the above!
Festivities kick off at 12pm with bands starting at 12:30. Over the course of the day we will have musical performances by Welks, Big Brute and Meridian to name a few! More line up details will be updated over the coming weeks. Stay tuned to @revivetheroots on Instagram and Facebook!
Sips For Sustainability Fundraiser @ Narragansett Brewery
We welcome you to join us this Thursday at Narragansett Brewery! Meridian (https://linktr.ee/meridian.makes) will be serenading us as we gather and share some sips in support of Revive the Roots. Supporting our work is easier than ever. Here's how:
1. Show up at Narragansett Brewery
2. Enjoy tasty beer and food
3. Collect your receipt and bring it to the Revive the Roots check in table at the door.
Revive the Roots will receive 30% of all collected receipts! Proceeds will help us preserve the historic Mary Mowry House, grow food, restore habitat and gather on the land of Mowry Commons.
Date: Thursday, June 8th 2023
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Place: Narragansett Brewery 271 Tockwotton Street, Providence RI
We welcome you to join us this Thursday at Narragansett Brewery! Meridian (https://linktr.ee/meridian.makes) will be serenading us as we gather and share some sips in support of Revive the Roots. Supporting our work is easier than ever. Here's how:
1. Show up at Narragansett Brewery
2. Enjoy tasty beer and food
3. Collect your receipt and bring it to the Revive the Roots check in table at the door.
Revive the Roots will receive 30% of all collected receipts! Proceeds will help us preserve the historic Mary Mowry House, grow food, restore habitat and gather on the land of Mowry Commons.
Date: Thursday, June 8th 2023
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Place: Narragansett Brewery 271 Tockwotton Street, Providence RI
LIVE MUSIC NIGHT!
SELF LUV presents: MUGGS FOGARTY, EDT, DEIDRA
ARRIVAL + PARKING: there will be ample parking available at the entrance and the show tent will be clearly marked.
ACCESSIBILITY: this show space does not have a wheelchair ramp or an ADA compliant bathroom. sorry about this!
VIBE: we will have some chairs available, but encourage folks to bring a blanket and/or pillow to kick back and get cozy with. this is a dry event but please feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. the farm will also have water available for attendees. just in case it's a little chilly or buggy, bring a couple layers and bug spray. we will have bug spray available, too.
BATHROOM: there will be a porta-potty about 50 feet from the show area. there's also a sink nearby to wash your hands and we will have hand sanitizer available too.
COVID stuff: due to the show being outdoors, we will not be requiring folks to be masked at this show but encourage folks to do what is comfortable for them.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds, email Roz for more details :)
[email protected]
Date: Sunday, June 11th 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Revive the Roots Farm
Getting there: Revive the Roots Map
Get Tickets Here!
SELF LUV presents: MUGGS FOGARTY, EDT, DEIDRA
ARRIVAL + PARKING: there will be ample parking available at the entrance and the show tent will be clearly marked.
ACCESSIBILITY: this show space does not have a wheelchair ramp or an ADA compliant bathroom. sorry about this!
VIBE: we will have some chairs available, but encourage folks to bring a blanket and/or pillow to kick back and get cozy with. this is a dry event but please feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. the farm will also have water available for attendees. just in case it's a little chilly or buggy, bring a couple layers and bug spray. we will have bug spray available, too.
BATHROOM: there will be a porta-potty about 50 feet from the show area. there's also a sink nearby to wash your hands and we will have hand sanitizer available too.
COVID stuff: due to the show being outdoors, we will not be requiring folks to be masked at this show but encourage folks to do what is comfortable for them.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds, email Roz for more details :)
[email protected]
Date: Sunday, June 11th 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Revive the Roots Farm
Getting there: Revive the Roots Map
Get Tickets Here!
Permaculture Workshop with Nuts & Bolts and EARF
Date: Sunday, June 25th 2023
Time: 6-8:00 PM
Place: Revive the Roots Farm
Getting there: Revive the Roots Map
Date: Sunday, June 25th 2023
Time: 6-8:00 PM
Place: Revive the Roots Farm
Getting there: Revive the Roots Map
Nighttime Firefly Walk
Date: Sunday, June 25th 2023
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Place: Revive the Roots Farm
Getting there: Revive the Roots Map
Date: Sunday, June 25th 2023
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Place: Revive the Roots Farm
Getting there: Revive the Roots Map
rootstock 2023!
Rootstock is returning for its 3rd year on September 23rd! We welcome you to celebrate the land and community that has supported Revive the Roots in a year of unprecedented growth! Come celebrate with us!
Date: Saturday, September 23rd 2023
Time: 12:00-6:00 PM
Place: Revive the Roots Farm
Getting there: Revive the Roots Map
Ticket Info Coming Soon!
Fund the Farm Fundraiser at R1 Indoor Karting 3/30
Join us for an exciting night of Fun & Games at R1 Karting, all to support a great cause! Revive the roots has reached a substantial point in our organizational growth with bigger and better things on the horizon. We need your help to reach our spring fundraising goal of 10K ensuring our ability to maintain an inclusive environment free of judgment and biases where people and the environment thrive through sustainable practices, community building, and education.
This event promises fun for all ages, with delicious food and drinks, music, dancing, and free darts in the Dart City Room! Get ready for an epic night of games, axe throwing (limited availability), and a silent auction full of one-of-a-kind experiences, including kayak tours, dining out packages, art, and more!
Don't forget to dress up in your favorite costumes(optional) - we love them! Your ticket grants you access to Revive the Roots' private Party Room with food, music, and a silent auction, PLUS FREE immersive dart throwing in the DART CITY room! Additionally 30% of all pay-to-play game purchases will go directly to our campaign to FUND the FARM!
R1 Karting, located in Lincoln, RI, is the perfect spot for some family-friendly fun with indoor electric go-karts, adventure rooms, and a full arcade. So bring the whole family - our Family Package tickets are only $60 for up to five family members!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to have fun and make a difference. Buy your tickets now and support Revive the Roots' mission to cultivate the next generation of land stewards!
When: March 30th from 7PM to 10PM.
Where: R1 Karting, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865.
Single Ticket Link: https://lnkd.in/df2ecYuU
Family Package Link: https://lnkd.in/dSZ-3jxK
Have a night to remember while Helping Revive the Roots to:
Host over 200 children to visit & learn at the Mowry Commons.
Launch Youth and Family Work & Learn Days.
Support our Farm Educators.
Support our Farm Interns.
Join us for an exciting night of Fun & Games at R1 Karting, all to support a great cause! Revive the roots has reached a substantial point in our organizational growth with bigger and better things on the horizon. We need your help to reach our spring fundraising goal of 10K ensuring our ability to maintain an inclusive environment free of judgment and biases where people and the environment thrive through sustainable practices, community building, and education.
This event promises fun for all ages, with delicious food and drinks, music, dancing, and free darts in the Dart City Room! Get ready for an epic night of games, axe throwing (limited availability), and a silent auction full of one-of-a-kind experiences, including kayak tours, dining out packages, art, and more!
Don't forget to dress up in your favorite costumes(optional) - we love them! Your ticket grants you access to Revive the Roots' private Party Room with food, music, and a silent auction, PLUS FREE immersive dart throwing in the DART CITY room! Additionally 30% of all pay-to-play game purchases will go directly to our campaign to FUND the FARM!
R1 Karting, located in Lincoln, RI, is the perfect spot for some family-friendly fun with indoor electric go-karts, adventure rooms, and a full arcade. So bring the whole family - our Family Package tickets are only $60 for up to five family members!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to have fun and make a difference. Buy your tickets now and support Revive the Roots' mission to cultivate the next generation of land stewards!
When: March 30th from 7PM to 10PM.
Where: R1 Karting, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865.
Single Ticket Link: https://lnkd.in/df2ecYuU
Family Package Link: https://lnkd.in/dSZ-3jxK
Have a night to remember while Helping Revive the Roots to:
Host over 200 children to visit & learn at the Mowry Commons.
Launch Youth and Family Work & Learn Days.
Support our Farm Educators.
Support our Farm Interns.
Community Seed Exchange 3/12
Revive the Roots is calling in the spring and warm weather with our annual seed exchange. Bring seeds from your garden or older seed packets that may have some spare seeds floating around in them. No seeds will be turned away 🙂 they all have a home in the ground.
Things we will offer at the Seed Exchange:
🌱Seed Table, where you can exchange or collect seeds for your garden this year.
🌱A walk through on how to test your seeds germination.
🌱A soil blocking demo.
🌱 A compost sensory table for kids.
Revive the Roots is calling in the spring and warm weather with our annual seed exchange. Bring seeds from your garden or older seed packets that may have some spare seeds floating around in them. No seeds will be turned away 🙂 they all have a home in the ground.
Things we will offer at the Seed Exchange:
🌱Seed Table, where you can exchange or collect seeds for your garden this year.
🌱A walk through on how to test your seeds germination.
🌱A soil blocking demo.
🌱 A compost sensory table for kids.
Join us as we host Tinkergarten's 10th Annual Lantern Walk!
About this event:
The Annual Lantern Walk has become a magical, annual tradition, designed to help kids big and small, welcome the darkness of winter and learn to embrace this big, natural change together with joy. We hope you can make Lantern Walk part of your year.
Register for Free Here!!
About this event:
The Annual Lantern Walk has become a magical, annual tradition, designed to help kids big and small, welcome the darkness of winter and learn to embrace this big, natural change together with joy. We hope you can make Lantern Walk part of your year.
Register for Free Here!!
Play and make are with water!
About this event:
First we will go on a nature hike and collect a few natural items that are interesting shapes! Then with liquid watercolor in spray bottles we will use the natural items and tape to spray our papers, filling the negative space with color!
$10 - Tickets Here!
About this event:
First we will go on a nature hike and collect a few natural items that are interesting shapes! Then with liquid watercolor in spray bottles we will use the natural items and tape to spray our papers, filling the negative space with color!
$10 - Tickets Here!
Join Revive the Roots at Mowry Commons for a historic, guided walk through our farm and trails!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! What a great day it was for a hike! Thanks for coming all!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! What a great day it was for a hike! Thanks for coming all!
Felting Workshop
About this event:
Wool Education and Felting - Felt is not your standard precut sheets from the store. Study the ancient, sustainable art form of felting as we create functional pieces of art using materials direct from their source! Participants will learn about and work with raw sheep wool from our 3 ewes: Clover, Peach, and Hazelnut. Using wool, soap, and water we will make one of a kind pieces of felt.
Revive the Roots and Artists' Exchange brought sheep to Mowry Commons in 2017! This program involves individuals from local group homes in the Smithfield area, who come to Mowry Commons daily, to care for and learn about sheep. The wool which is sheared from the sheep twice a year is used for arts programming in part with the Artists Exchange.
Free Event, Register Here!
About this event:
Wool Education and Felting - Felt is not your standard precut sheets from the store. Study the ancient, sustainable art form of felting as we create functional pieces of art using materials direct from their source! Participants will learn about and work with raw sheep wool from our 3 ewes: Clover, Peach, and Hazelnut. Using wool, soap, and water we will make one of a kind pieces of felt.
Revive the Roots and Artists' Exchange brought sheep to Mowry Commons in 2017! This program involves individuals from local group homes in the Smithfield area, who come to Mowry Commons daily, to care for and learn about sheep. The wool which is sheared from the sheep twice a year is used for arts programming in part with the Artists Exchange.
Free Event, Register Here!
Join Revive the Roots at Mowry Commons for a historic, guided walk through our farm and trails!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! It was great seeing all of you!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! It was great seeing all of you!
You are invited to a one-of-a-kind night of music, dancing, food, drink and festivities all in support of Revive the Roots!
About this event:
The evening kicks off at 7 o’clock. Pick up a specialty cocktail and slip into character to show off your madcap look for the Mad Hatters photo competition. Next peruse the Queen of Heart’s silent auction: Art, Gifts and Experiences fit for a Queen! Tasty treats will be offered throughout the evening. In the upstairs salon you'll be grinning like the Cheshire cat and spun around by the DJ talents of Katie Marie. X press O closes out the night with their signature high energy instrumental renditions of classic video games tunes!
Suggested Dress: Fancy fun, bright colors and fun hats
Tickets here! Sold Out! Thanks for coming Everyone!
About this event:
The evening kicks off at 7 o’clock. Pick up a specialty cocktail and slip into character to show off your madcap look for the Mad Hatters photo competition. Next peruse the Queen of Heart’s silent auction: Art, Gifts and Experiences fit for a Queen! Tasty treats will be offered throughout the evening. In the upstairs salon you'll be grinning like the Cheshire cat and spun around by the DJ talents of Katie Marie. X press O closes out the night with their signature high energy instrumental renditions of classic video games tunes!
Suggested Dress: Fancy fun, bright colors and fun hats
Tickets here! Sold Out! Thanks for coming Everyone!
Join Hannah, RTR's biscuit baker extraordinaire, to learn her tips and tricks for baking biscuits in the outdoor Cobb oven!
About this event:
A Cobb oven is an earthen oven made of clay, straw and other natural materials and is one of the oldest methods of baking. Cooking outside is the best, less mess to clean, plus the smells of fresh air and wood smoke. Spring herbs will inspire our biscuits as we play with seasonal flavors. All participants will bring home the biscuits they make! Gluten and/or dairy free biscuit options available. Email [email protected] if you would like to make gluten free or dairy free biscuits.
Tickets Here! Sold Out! Thank you so much for joining us!
About this event:
A Cobb oven is an earthen oven made of clay, straw and other natural materials and is one of the oldest methods of baking. Cooking outside is the best, less mess to clean, plus the smells of fresh air and wood smoke. Spring herbs will inspire our biscuits as we play with seasonal flavors. All participants will bring home the biscuits they make! Gluten and/or dairy free biscuit options available. Email [email protected] if you would like to make gluten free or dairy free biscuits.
Tickets Here! Sold Out! Thank you so much for joining us!
Plein Air Painting
About this event:
Plein air painting is a technique in which we leave our studio behind and experience painting and drawing the landscape around us. This practice dates back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by French Impressionists such as Caude Monet and Auguste Renoir. Mowry Commons is full of beautiful hidden landscape gems. Explore the property, and apply what you’ve learned about impressionism to create your own landscape painting of the great outdoors.
Join artists Shannon Casey and Hannah Purcell Martin for wonder in the woods with an artists' eye. Paint set provided but full free to bring you favorite travel set!
Made possible by Artists' Exchange and Rhode Island State Council for the Arts. Free - Register Here!
About this event:
Plein air painting is a technique in which we leave our studio behind and experience painting and drawing the landscape around us. This practice dates back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by French Impressionists such as Caude Monet and Auguste Renoir. Mowry Commons is full of beautiful hidden landscape gems. Explore the property, and apply what you’ve learned about impressionism to create your own landscape painting of the great outdoors.
Join artists Shannon Casey and Hannah Purcell Martin for wonder in the woods with an artists' eye. Paint set provided but full free to bring you favorite travel set!
Made possible by Artists' Exchange and Rhode Island State Council for the Arts. Free - Register Here!
401 GIVES April 1st, 2022
Since 2011 Revive the Roots has transformed 23-acres of neglected, inaccessible town owned property into Mowry Commons, a community hub offering public walking trails, events, workshops, educational programs and community gardens. Revive the Roots has a one-time opportunity to purchase its base of operations, the historic Mary Mowry House, by June, 2022. Your contributions will ensure Revive the Roots becomes a permanent institution in Rhode Island, indefinitely extending our ability to serve the community through our mission: “to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture.”
Please Consider donating on April 1st, 2022 to make the most out of you donation!
Here's the Link! 401GIVES What a Great Success! Thank you to all who came out to support us!!
Since 2011 Revive the Roots has transformed 23-acres of neglected, inaccessible town owned property into Mowry Commons, a community hub offering public walking trails, events, workshops, educational programs and community gardens. Revive the Roots has a one-time opportunity to purchase its base of operations, the historic Mary Mowry House, by June, 2022. Your contributions will ensure Revive the Roots becomes a permanent institution in Rhode Island, indefinitely extending our ability to serve the community through our mission: “to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture.”
Please Consider donating on April 1st, 2022 to make the most out of you donation!
Here's the Link! 401GIVES What a Great Success! Thank you to all who came out to support us!!
Join Revive the Roots at Mowry Commons for a historic, guided walk through our farm and trails!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here!
Learn how to grow your own mushrooms for cooking and eating. Start your own mushroom log with Shiitake spores!
About this event:
Nuts and Bolts Nursery Co-Op joins Revive the Roots for an afternoon all about mushrooms! Take home a Shiitake Mushroom Log. Watch it grow beautiful brown shiitake mushroom. This log will provide food for years! Start a mushroom log and learn about the fruiting cycles of mushrooms!
Tickets Here! Sold Out! We had such a great time with all of you! See you next year!
About this event:
Nuts and Bolts Nursery Co-Op joins Revive the Roots for an afternoon all about mushrooms! Take home a Shiitake Mushroom Log. Watch it grow beautiful brown shiitake mushroom. This log will provide food for years! Start a mushroom log and learn about the fruiting cycles of mushrooms!
Tickets Here! Sold Out! We had such a great time with all of you! See you next year!
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Revive the Roots currently lists all events through Eventbrite and you can find additional information there.
If you would like to organize, propose, or collaborate on an event at Mowry Commons
please email [email protected]
If you would like to organize, propose, or collaborate on an event at Mowry Commons
please email [email protected]
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Self LUV presents: Dogs on Shady Lane, RAFAY RASHID and Jesse the Tree
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photos and pots from Pit Fire Ceramics Class taught by Kit Grindeland @goblinhands at @anyhowstudio in 2024 at @sevenarrowsfarm
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Gather at the beautiful grounds of Mowry Commons for a three session ceramics course. Learn, make and take at this all levels course!
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About this Course
Pit-fired ceramics is a 30,000 year old process of nestling unfired pots together in the ground surrounded by combustible materials to produce finished ceramic vessels. This workshop series will consist of three sessions, a clay building session, firing session and celebratory unveiling and potluck session. The Art Making in the Garden Series, sponsored by RISCA, aims to engage the community with artistic practices at the intersection of sustainability and nature appreciation. Open and accessible to all ages and abilities.
At Session 1, students will build their ceramic vessels, learn basic hand building techniques and learn about the process and history of pit fired ceramics. During Session 2, students will learn about the firing itself and load the pieces into the pit to be fired. The Final Session will be the following day where we will unload the ceramic work, clean and finish the work, and celebrate our pieces. Participants can bring a drink or snack to share at our final celebration.
Instructor: Mollie Rose K Siebert (she/her) is a place-based artist & geographer based in Rhode Island with a love for community ceramics and outdoor education. She lives on a cooperative farm and teaches clay at the Artist’s Exchange, and does community engagement and operations work at Anyhow Studio in Providence.
What to bring, what to wear, what to expect: Please also be mindful that this event takes place on a working farm, so comfortable, safe, and mud-worthy boots or closed-toed shoes are a must. Dress appropriate for the weather with sunscreen, bug repellent and water. On firing day, please wear cotton or natural fiber clothing, long pants, and preferably an outer layer long sleeve shirt. More information about preparedness, safety, and site-specific matters to follow in your participant confirmation email.
All levels welcome: New to pit firing? Join the club! We are learning together most of the time, and instruction is based on what the students are interested in bringing to the session. There are incredible resources online to help you familiarize with the process, this masterclass with pit fire master Jane White is a good place to start. We would love it if you would bring your questions and inspiration with you.
All ages and abilities: This course involves open fire, not recommended for children under the age of 8. Children under 16 must attend with an adult guardian. Minors under the age of 18 must have written permission to attend. If your require special accommodations please reach out to [email protected]
About Revive the Roots:
Revive The Roots cultivates an inclusive environment free of judgment and biases where people and the environment thrive through sustainable practices, community building, and education. We prioritize shared resources and a collective vision to responsibly steward land for generations to come.
Please know before showing up, there is no tolerance or space for homophobia, racism, transphobia, ableism, and any other forms of oppression. We welcome folks who are committed to creating a community where all can flourish.
At Session 1, students will build their ceramic vessels, learn basic hand building techniques and learn about the process and history of pit fired ceramics. During Session 2, students will learn about the firing itself and load the pieces into the pit to be fired. The Final Session will be the following day where we will unload the ceramic work, clean and finish the work, and celebrate our pieces. Participants can bring a drink or snack to share at our final celebration.
Instructor: Mollie Rose K Siebert (she/her) is a place-based artist & geographer based in Rhode Island with a love for community ceramics and outdoor education. She lives on a cooperative farm and teaches clay at the Artist’s Exchange, and does community engagement and operations work at Anyhow Studio in Providence.
What to bring, what to wear, what to expect: Please also be mindful that this event takes place on a working farm, so comfortable, safe, and mud-worthy boots or closed-toed shoes are a must. Dress appropriate for the weather with sunscreen, bug repellent and water. On firing day, please wear cotton or natural fiber clothing, long pants, and preferably an outer layer long sleeve shirt. More information about preparedness, safety, and site-specific matters to follow in your participant confirmation email.
All levels welcome: New to pit firing? Join the club! We are learning together most of the time, and instruction is based on what the students are interested in bringing to the session. There are incredible resources online to help you familiarize with the process, this masterclass with pit fire master Jane White is a good place to start. We would love it if you would bring your questions and inspiration with you.
All ages and abilities: This course involves open fire, not recommended for children under the age of 8. Children under 16 must attend with an adult guardian. Minors under the age of 18 must have written permission to attend. If your require special accommodations please reach out to [email protected]
About Revive the Roots:
Revive The Roots cultivates an inclusive environment free of judgment and biases where people and the environment thrive through sustainable practices, community building, and education. We prioritize shared resources and a collective vision to responsibly steward land for generations to come.
Please know before showing up, there is no tolerance or space for homophobia, racism, transphobia, ableism, and any other forms of oppression. We welcome folks who are committed to creating a community where all can flourish.
Registration Fees & Scholarships
Pricing: The course is $100 for the three sessions.
Scholarships are available. Please fill out this brief Google form to qualify: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfngEAyt1bBcztSJkOw-Tr0JOtOybFWDLw1e2QbzDeswk__pA/viewform?usp=dialog
Scholarships are available. Please fill out this brief Google form to qualify: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfngEAyt1bBcztSJkOw-Tr0JOtOybFWDLw1e2QbzDeswk__pA/viewform?usp=dialog
UPCOMING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES....
More events to come.... Stay tuned!
Volunteer DAys |
We welcome folks to work alongside our annual and perennial production crew! Tasks may vary depending on the weather and volunteers ability. Always feel free to reach out for information regarding accessibility and volunteer tasks. After putting in a good few hour work we gather to share food and connect.
Past Events
Tinkergarten Annual Lantern Walk
Join us as we host Tinkergarten's 10th Annual Lantern Walk!
About this event:
The Annual Lantern Walk has become a magical, annual tradition, designed to help kids big and small, welcome the darkness of winter and learn to embrace this big, natural change together with joy. We hope you can make Lantern Walk part of your year.
Register for Free Here!!
About this event:
The Annual Lantern Walk has become a magical, annual tradition, designed to help kids big and small, welcome the darkness of winter and learn to embrace this big, natural change together with joy. We hope you can make Lantern Walk part of your year.
Register for Free Here!!
Play and make are with water!
About this event:
First we will go on a nature hike and collect a few natural items that are interesting shapes! Then with liquid watercolor in spray bottles we will use the natural items and tape to spray our papers, filling the negative space with color!
$10 - Tickets Here!
About this event:
First we will go on a nature hike and collect a few natural items that are interesting shapes! Then with liquid watercolor in spray bottles we will use the natural items and tape to spray our papers, filling the negative space with color!
$10 - Tickets Here!
Join Revive the Roots at Mowry Commons for a historic, guided walk through our farm and trails!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! What a great day it was for a hike! Thanks for coming all!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! What a great day it was for a hike! Thanks for coming all!
Felting Workshop
About this event:
Wool Education and Felting - Felt is not your standard precut sheets from the store. Study the ancient, sustainable art form of felting as we create functional pieces of art using materials direct from their source! Participants will learn about and work with raw sheep wool from our 3 ewes: Clover, Peach, and Hazelnut. Using wool, soap, and water we will make one of a kind pieces of felt.
Revive the Roots and Artists' Exchange brought sheep to Mowry Commons in 2017! This program involves individuals from local group homes in the Smithfield area, who come to Mowry Commons daily, to care for and learn about sheep. The wool which is sheared from the sheep twice a year is used for arts programming in part with the Artists Exchange.
Free Event, Register Here!
About this event:
Wool Education and Felting - Felt is not your standard precut sheets from the store. Study the ancient, sustainable art form of felting as we create functional pieces of art using materials direct from their source! Participants will learn about and work with raw sheep wool from our 3 ewes: Clover, Peach, and Hazelnut. Using wool, soap, and water we will make one of a kind pieces of felt.
Revive the Roots and Artists' Exchange brought sheep to Mowry Commons in 2017! This program involves individuals from local group homes in the Smithfield area, who come to Mowry Commons daily, to care for and learn about sheep. The wool which is sheared from the sheep twice a year is used for arts programming in part with the Artists Exchange.
Free Event, Register Here!
Join Revive the Roots at Mowry Commons for a historic, guided walk through our farm and trails!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! It was great seeing all of you!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here! It was great seeing all of you!
You are invited to a one-of-a-kind night of music, dancing, food, drink and festivities all in support of Revive the Roots!
About this event:
The evening kicks off at 7 o’clock. Pick up a specialty cocktail and slip into character to show off your madcap look for the Mad Hatters photo competition. Next peruse the Queen of Heart’s silent auction: Art, Gifts and Experiences fit for a Queen! Tasty treats will be offered throughout the evening. In the upstairs salon you'll be grinning like the Cheshire cat and spun around by the DJ talents of Katie Marie. X press O closes out the night with their signature high energy instrumental renditions of classic video games tunes!
Suggested Dress: Fancy fun, bright colors and fun hats
Tickets here! Sold Out! Thanks for coming Everyone!
About this event:
The evening kicks off at 7 o’clock. Pick up a specialty cocktail and slip into character to show off your madcap look for the Mad Hatters photo competition. Next peruse the Queen of Heart’s silent auction: Art, Gifts and Experiences fit for a Queen! Tasty treats will be offered throughout the evening. In the upstairs salon you'll be grinning like the Cheshire cat and spun around by the DJ talents of Katie Marie. X press O closes out the night with their signature high energy instrumental renditions of classic video games tunes!
Suggested Dress: Fancy fun, bright colors and fun hats
Tickets here! Sold Out! Thanks for coming Everyone!
Join Hannah, RTR's biscuit baker extraordinaire, to learn her tips and tricks for baking biscuits in the outdoor Cobb oven!
About this event:
A Cobb oven is an earthen oven made of clay, straw and other natural materials and is one of the oldest methods of baking. Cooking outside is the best, less mess to clean, plus the smells of fresh air and wood smoke. Spring herbs will inspire our biscuits as we play with seasonal flavors. All participants will bring home the biscuits they make! Gluten and/or dairy free biscuit options available. Email [email protected] if you would like to make gluten free or dairy free biscuits.
Tickets Here! Sold Out! Thank you so much for joining us!
About this event:
A Cobb oven is an earthen oven made of clay, straw and other natural materials and is one of the oldest methods of baking. Cooking outside is the best, less mess to clean, plus the smells of fresh air and wood smoke. Spring herbs will inspire our biscuits as we play with seasonal flavors. All participants will bring home the biscuits they make! Gluten and/or dairy free biscuit options available. Email [email protected] if you would like to make gluten free or dairy free biscuits.
Tickets Here! Sold Out! Thank you so much for joining us!
Plein Air Painting
About this event:
Plein air painting is a technique in which we leave our studio behind and experience painting and drawing the landscape around us. This practice dates back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by French Impressionists such as Caude Monet and Auguste Renoir. Mowry Commons is full of beautiful hidden landscape gems. Explore the property, and apply what you’ve learned about impressionism to create your own landscape painting of the great outdoors.
Join artists Shannon Casey and Hannah Purcell Martin for wonder in the woods with an artists' eye. Paint set provided but full free to bring you favorite travel set!
Made possible by Artists' Exchange and Rhode Island State Council for the Arts. Free - Register Here!
About this event:
Plein air painting is a technique in which we leave our studio behind and experience painting and drawing the landscape around us. This practice dates back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by French Impressionists such as Caude Monet and Auguste Renoir. Mowry Commons is full of beautiful hidden landscape gems. Explore the property, and apply what you’ve learned about impressionism to create your own landscape painting of the great outdoors.
Join artists Shannon Casey and Hannah Purcell Martin for wonder in the woods with an artists' eye. Paint set provided but full free to bring you favorite travel set!
Made possible by Artists' Exchange and Rhode Island State Council for the Arts. Free - Register Here!
401 GIVES April 1st, 2022
Since 2011 Revive the Roots has transformed 23-acres of neglected, inaccessible town owned property into Mowry Commons, a community hub offering public walking trails, events, workshops, educational programs and community gardens. Revive the Roots has a one-time opportunity to purchase its base of operations, the historic Mary Mowry House, by June, 2022. Your contributions will ensure Revive the Roots becomes a permanent institution in Rhode Island, indefinitely extending our ability to serve the community through our mission: “to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture.”
Please Consider donating on April 1st, 2022 to make the most out of you donation!
Here's the Link! 401GIVES What a Great Success! Thank you to all who came out to support us!!
Since 2011 Revive the Roots has transformed 23-acres of neglected, inaccessible town owned property into Mowry Commons, a community hub offering public walking trails, events, workshops, educational programs and community gardens. Revive the Roots has a one-time opportunity to purchase its base of operations, the historic Mary Mowry House, by June, 2022. Your contributions will ensure Revive the Roots becomes a permanent institution in Rhode Island, indefinitely extending our ability to serve the community through our mission: “to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture.”
Please Consider donating on April 1st, 2022 to make the most out of you donation!
Here's the Link! 401GIVES What a Great Success! Thank you to all who came out to support us!!
Join Revive the Roots at Mowry Commons for a historic, guided walk through our farm and trails!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here!
About this event:
Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization in Smithfield, Rhode Island who's mission is to create ecologically regenerative and dynamic social spaces through the education and practice of permaculture. The 16-acre property includes an edible forest gardens, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens and 1.5 miles of peaceful forest state trails along Stump Pond and the Woonasquatucket river.
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a historical, guided hike through our property. All ages welcome.
Tickets Here!
Learn how to grow your own mushrooms for cooking and eating. Start your own mushroom log with Shiitake spores!
About this event:
Nuts and Bolts Nursery Co-Op joins Revive the Roots for an afternoon all about mushrooms! Take home a Shiitake Mushroom Log. Watch it grow beautiful brown shiitake mushroom. This log will provide food for years! Start a mushroom log and learn about the fruiting cycles of mushrooms!
Tickets Here! Sold Out! We had such a great time with all of you! See you next year!
About this event:
Nuts and Bolts Nursery Co-Op joins Revive the Roots for an afternoon all about mushrooms! Take home a Shiitake Mushroom Log. Watch it grow beautiful brown shiitake mushroom. This log will provide food for years! Start a mushroom log and learn about the fruiting cycles of mushrooms!
Tickets Here! Sold Out! We had such a great time with all of you! See you next year!
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If you would like to organize, propose, or collaborate on an event at Mowry Commons
please email [email protected]