Upcoming Public Events
A Focus on Stone Walls
On Wednesday, July 2, at 7:00 PM, Robert Thorson will present on the history and importance of our area’s ubiquitous stone walls. Thorson, professor of Earth Sciences at UConn, coordinator of the Stone Wall Initiative, and author of numerous publications, will discuss the unique formation, historical significance, and threats to the existence of the many stone walls in our town.
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Monthly Litter Pick Up
Thursday, June 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., join members of the Sogkonate Garden Club for our monthly litter pick up. We will be picking up trash on South Shore Road and John Sisson Road. Meet at the entrance to South Shore Beach. Gloves and bags will be provided.
Blossoms and Sweets
The Sogkonate Garden Club is holding its annual Blossoms and Sweets Sale on Saturday, May 24, 7:30 to 11:30 AM, under the tree next to Wilbur’s General Store.
Perennials, annual flowers, vegetables, herbs, gently used outdoor items and delicious home made treats will be for sale. Don’t miss this opportunity to find plants and treats at great prices!
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LLoyd Lawton: A Reflection
On Wednesday, May 7th at 7 p.m. the Sogkonate Garden Club presents a talk by Tiverton Horticulturist, Sean Conway, about the gardens of noted local Landscape Designer Lloyd Lawton. Conway will discuss Lawton’s unique style featuring large native stone, a signature plant palette, and specialized pruning techniques that made Lawton’s gardens instantly recognizable and gave them the ability to stand the test of time.
Five of Lawton’s gardens were on the popular July 2024 Sogkonate Garden Club tour.
Click for an article from Home and Gardens Magazine on Lloyd Lawton’s gardens.
This event will be held at the Little Compton Community Center.
An Evening With Molly Luce
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm, the Sogkonate Garden Club and the Little Compton Community Center will sponsor an event on the life and career of Molly Luce, one of Little Compton's most beloved and talented artists.
Molly Luce (1896-1986) was a prolific artist with works in the collections of the Whitney Museum, NY Metropolitan Museum of Art, and RISD. ‘Discovered’ by Virginia Lynch, Molly's compositions and writings of local native landscapes and wildflowers were the inspiration for this event evoking the past as Little Compton celebrates its 350th Anniversary.
Molly’s neighbor will reflect on her life in Little Compton and Molly’s nephew will speak about her many years as an artist. An exhibit of over 20 of Molly's paintings from local collections will be on display. In addition, a pamphlet of her charming and inspirational writing about the vanishing wildflowers in Little Compton will be available.
Coastal Cleanup
Coastal Cleanup - Saturday, September 21, 2024 (Rain date Sept. 22). Join members of the Sogkonate Garden Club and members of the community to clean up Little Compton beaches. Volunteers meet at South Shore Beach parking area.