The Children’s Wellness Learning Collaborative

06/17/2026

The wait is finally over. After more than 13 years, the rare co**se flower at the University of Rhode Island is reaching peak bloom. URI Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology

Known as “Morticia,” the titan arum began opening Tuesday afternoon and is expected to be at its fullest on Wednesday, June 17. The massive plant is famous for its powerful odor, often compared to rotting flesh, which helps attract pollinators in the wild. The bloom typically lasts just 24 to 48 hours, making it a rare event.

To give the public a chance to experience it, URI’s Horridge Conservatory will be open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 6 Greenhouse Road in Kingston. Admission is free and open to everyone.

If you can’t make it in person, URI is also streaming the bloom live 24/7.

This is the first time the university’s co**se flower has bloomed in more than a decade, making it a unique opportunity for Rhode Islanders to see one of the world’s rarest and most unusual plants in full bloom. 💚🌷🌱🪴

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06/17/2026

Join us on **Tuesday, August 4th** for our annual **National Night Out**! 🎉 This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate community partnerships while enjoying an evening filled with games, food, live music, and plenty of fun!

This year, we’re excited to feature the amazing band **Heavy Rescue** a performance you won't want to miss! 🎶 Bring your friends and family, and let’s come together as a community to strengthen our bonds and create lasting memories.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable night! See you there! 🙌✨

06/17/2026

☀️Our Celebrate & Shine Ceremony will be held after our Business Fair on June 20th! ☀️

06/17/2026

☀️🏖️ Passport to Summer🏖️☀️

What a beautiful way to close out our program year! We will celebrate our last day together —enjoying the pool, exploring the shore, splashing in the waves, and making memories that will last long after summer begins.

06/14/2026

🛍️✨ Just ONE MORE WEEK until our Youth Business Fair and fall enrollment information Event ✨🛍️

The countdown is on! In just one week, our incredible young entrepreneurs will be showcasing their creativity, innovation, and hard work as they launch their very own businesses. From handmade creations to unique products and services, these students have been dreaming, planning, budgeting, creating, and preparing for this special day.

Come support these inspiring young business owners, shop local, and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of our community. You won’t want to miss seeing what these talented kids have accomplished!

📅 June 20, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 St. Luke’s Auditorium, East Greenwich, RI

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us cheer on the next generation of entrepreneurs. See you at the fair! 🎉🛍️💡

06/14/2026

In preparation for our Young Entrepreneurs Business Fair on June 22nd, we visited a local business for tips about how to run a successful business. 👏 A heartfelt thank you to Brendan Kenny, owner of Baron’s Ice Cream, for welcoming us behind the scenes for such a wonderful tour! 🍦✨

Our students loved learning about the hard work, decision making, and dedication that go into running a small business. From discovering what happens behind the counter to hearing about the journey of entrepreneurship, and the costs and considerations of running a business, it was an experience filled with curiosity and inspiration. 🙌🏻

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions, share your story, and encourage our young learners to dream big. We are so grateful for community members like Brendan who invest in the next generation and open their doors to meaningful learning experiences! Be sure to come visit us on June 20th ag St. Luke’s Church in EG from 12-2 PM.

Stop by Baron’s Ice Cream and support this amazing local business! 💙🍨

06/07/2026

🌻 Kindness in Bloom at the Goddard Park Farmers Market 🌻

What a wonderful day for our Kindness in Bloom micro-business at the Farmers Market!🤩

One of the greatest lessons our community learned was the power of taking ownership. They took responsibility for creating products, setting up the booth, engaging with customers, handling sales, and representing their business with confidence. 👏

We are incredibly proud of how these young entrepreneurs stepped up, supported one another, and demonstrated responsibility, initiate, and teamwork. 🙌🏻

The Farmers Market was about much more than selling products—it was about building confidence, developing real-world math, marketing, business skills, and discovering what is possible when young people are given the opportunity to lead. ☀️

We want to thank Keith Ranaldi, Director of the URI Innovation Lab for all of his support and assistance in making our products. 🙌🏻 He and his team at The URI Maker Space taught all of us the sublimation process, and how to use all of the maker space equipment to create and personalize a variety of products.

06/05/2026

Tomorrow at Academy Field! ☀️

🎉 Looking forward to this amazing event! 🎶 A 𝟮𝟴-𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 will kick off the festivities on the field at 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠. Join us for the 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!✨

There’s so much to celebrate, and we can’t wait to see everyone there! Bring your friends and family for a day filled with music, fun, and community spirit. Let’s make unforgettable memories together! 🎈❤️

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor our Navy and enjoy a day of festivities. Mark your calendars and spread the word! 📅🤗

06/02/2026

Upcoming Audubon Society of Rhode Island events! 🌿

06/02/2026

🌻 Support Our Student-Led Micro Business at the Goddard Park Farmers Market this Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM🌻

We are excited to share that our student entrepreneurs from Kindness in Bloom, a micro business created through The Children’s Wellness Learning Collaborative, will be participating in the Goddard Park Farmers Market this Friday!

Our students have worked hard to design, create, problem-solve, market their products, and learn what it takes to run a business from start to finish. Through this hands-on experience, they are building confidence, creativity, teamwork, financial literacy, and real-world entrepreneurial skills.

If you’re at the market, please stop by to say hello, encourage our young business owners, and see the amazing products they have created. Your support means so much and helps inspire the next generation of innovators and community leaders. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, and dedication! ☀️👏