RINLA RI Nursery and Landscape Association

In this interview, we're talking to Dr. David Gregg on his farm in South Kingstown. David is the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. 

Today we're talking to Jeff Arnold, who is the District Resource Manager at Arcadia Management Area in Exeter, Rhode Island. Jeff shares with us the joys and challenges of maintaining the only designated wilderness space in RI. Arcadia Management Area also hosts our Growing Futures Career Catalyst Program and is a pivotal partner to help grow RINLA professionals. 

In this episode, we're chatting with the brother-sister duo, Steve & Jean Cotta, owners of Portsmouth Nursery, a third-generation nursery farm right here in Rhode Island! We'll hear about the colorful history of this farm and the healing nature that stewarding this land has given them.

Today we're talking to Executive Director, Loren Spears from the Tomaquag Museum! In this episode, Loren shares how Rhode Island's unique ecosystem has been shaping the way we live for generations and learning about traditional ecological knowledge.

In this episode, we're chatting with Meghan Gallagher from Wild & Scenic Inc who never realized that working outside could be a career option! Hear about Meghan's journey into Green Industries as she falls in love with horticulture and fine gardening and how that lead her to a career where she finds fulfillment! 

In this episode, we're chatting with Hailey Miranda, a recent high school graduate who spent the summer working for, Aquidneck Landworks. In this episode, Hailey shares what her roles look like and how that created valuable experience she can utilize in Green Industries.