Events
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00pm
Little Compton Community Center
ETHAN TAPPER
The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving
Photo by Daria Bishop
Join us for a talk by Ethan about his highly anticipated new book “The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving”, an exploration of trees, birds, flowers, phenology, community, reciprocity, resilience and stewardship, followed by a Q&A and book-signing. Pre-Order the book HERE!
A presentation by the Vermont-based forester, ecologist, and best-selling author of “How to Love a Forest” (winner 2025 New England Book Award for non-fiction).
Blossoms & Sweets
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Next to Wilbur’s General Store
Little Compton, RI
Come visit us at the annual Blossoms & Sweets event, sponsored by the Sogkonate Garden Club
Sakonnet Plant Fair
Saturday, May 2 2026
9:30 - 2:30 pm
Veteran’s Field
Little Compton, RI
This event is rain or shine
Little Compton Tree Committee has many native trees and shrubs available for sale at the annual plant fair.
Church Fair
Saturday, July 11th 2026
Town Common
Little Compton RI
Stop by the Little Compton Tree Committee booth at the annual Church Fair for some excellent information and great conversation.
What’s Going on with Little Compton’s Trees?
Emerald Ash Borer, Winter Moth, Beech Leaf Disease and more
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm
Little Compton Community Center
A conversation with Alana Russell the Forest Health Program Coordinator RIDEM Division of Agriculture and Forestry.
Join us for a talk with Alana Russell about Rhode Island forests: the pests that we face, the impact of a changing climate, and important beneficials in the forest ecosystem. Alana is an expert on forest health management, biocontrol and integrated pest management.