Rhode Island designates May 2026 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month" to promote awareness of native plants' benefits.

The bill designates May 2026 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month" to highlight the importance of native plants for clean air, water, and soil stability. Native plants are crucial for maintaining soil and water quality, providing food and habitat for wildlife, and using fewer resources than non-native plants. The resolution urges the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to educate citizens about the benefits of native plants and encourages their cultivation to preserve biodiversity and mitigate habitat loss.

Rhode Island designates May 2026 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month" to promote awareness of native plants' benefits.

The bill designates May 2026 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month" to highlight the importance of native plants for clean air, water, and soil stability. Native plants are crucial for maintaining soil and water quality, providing food and habitat for wildlife, and using fewer resources than non-native plants. The resolution urges the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to educate citizens about the benefits of native plants and encourages their cultivation to preserve biodiversity and mitigate habitat loss.