MAY 10 , 15 – 18 : Virtual again this year , Southside Community Land Trust ’ s annual plant sale offers online ordering of about 150 veggie , herb and fruit starts beginning on May 10 . Curbside pickup is scheduled for May 15 to 18 . Proceeds from the plant sale — as well as donations made during the plant sale — help defray the costs of providing 3,000 plant starts to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity . Visit the website for pickup time and plant prices . Southside Community Land Trust , 109 Somerset St ., Providence , 273-9419 , southsideclt . org
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Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
ONGOING : Lace up your sneaks and head over to Middletown ’ s historic Simmons Farm to walk with the goats . Enjoy expansive vistas of Narragansett Bay and bucolic pastureland during the hour-and-a-half nature walks . Farmer Karla Simmons leads the walk , which features conversations about local history and farming in New England . Post-walk , sip a mug of hot cocoa and purchase some goat cheese made fresh at the farm . See website for walk times . $ 10 –$ 40 . Simmons Farm , 1942 West Main Rd ., Middletown , 848-9910 , simmons organicfarmri . com
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Providence Flea
THROUGH MAY 23 : Located in Farm Fresh Rhode Island ’ s new market hall , Providence Flea ’ s Sunday market showcases locally produced artisan goods , carefully curated vintage clothing collections , antique artwork and so much more . 11 a . m .– 3 p . m . Free admission . 10 Sims Ave ., Providence , providenceflea . com
Fairy Gardens at the Audubon
MAY 2 : Create a miniature garden for magical guests . Landscape a planter with fairyfriendly plants and natural materials , build a tiny house and create some whimsical furniture to make your backyard fairies and gnomes feel right at home . Face masks , social distancing and advance registration are required . This event is for visitors ages sixteen and older . 2 – 3:30 p . m . $ 25 –$ 30 . Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium , 1401 Hope St ., Bristol , 949-5454 , asri . org
Ex Libris at the Athenaeum
MAY 7 , 14 : Join the Athenaeum online for Ex Libris , a virtual series featuring an array of humanities scholars , authors ,
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