The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has announced that four farmers’ markets in state parks will open on a weekly basis. For the first few weeks, the markets primarily will offer bedding plants, hanging plants, cut flowers, early vegetable crops, honey and maple syrup. As traditional local summer crops become available, more vendors will participate. Goddard Memorial State Park Farmers’ Market, Warwick, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Colt State Park Farmers’ Market, Bristol, from 2 to 6 p.m., on Fridays beginning May 1. Fishermen’s Memorial State Park Farmers’ Market, Narragansett, will be open Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning May 3, and the Haines Memorial State Park Farmers’ Market, Route 103, East Providence/Barrington line, Wednesdays, 2 to 6 p.m., beginning May 6.

Farm Fresh’s Farmers’ Market at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket, will continue every Saturday in May from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature plants, vegetable starts, potted herbs, flowers and spring vegetables along with local meat, cheese, eggs, bread and artisan foods offered by Farm Fresh Rhode Island and more than 30 Rhode Island farmers and food producers.