For the first time, Ocean Hour Farm will open its gates to the public this summer and fall, offering a firsthand look at how regenerative farming practices can help protect Narragansett Bay and promote environmental health.
Located on a scenic 43-acre property in Newport, the farm will host free, guided two-hour tours that explore its rain gardens, food forest, native meadows, and composting center. Visitors will learn how land stewardship and sustainable agriculture practices can improve ocean health.
“We’re excited to welcome the community to see regenerative farming firsthand and learn how your garden and lawn care choices can benefit Narragansett Bay,” said Sara Wuerstle, farm director at Ocean Hour Farm. “No matter your experience, touring our rain gardens, food forest, meadows, and composting center will inspire you to enhance biodiversity and care for our soil and seas.”
Ocean Hour Farm serves as a hub for education, research, and demonstration of sustainable practices. It emphasizes the relationship between land use and marine ecosystems—showing how soil health, water management, and biodiversity are interconnected.
“Over the past two and a half years, our staff has engaged more than 1,500 adults and youth through on-site programming, and now, we’re excited to open our doors even wider,” said Beth Alaimo, the farm’s education program manager. “There’s nothing better than sharing the methods behind the farm’s magic, and seeing someone realize that environmental solutions can create abundance.”
Tours are limited to 25 participants and require advance registration via Eventbrite. Parking is limited and the format is interactive, with participants encouraged to engage with the environment and ask questions.
Tour Schedule:
- June 27, 2–4 p.m. (Tickets available June 13 at noon)
- July 16, 3–5 p.m. (Tickets available July 2 at noon)
- Aug. 12, 3–5 p.m. (Tickets available July 29 at noon)
- Sept. 26, 2–4 p.m. (Tickets available Sept. 12 at noon)
For more details and to reserve a spot, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regenerative-land-care-tours-at-ocean-hour-farm-june-tickets-1338507856029