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Kitchen Herbal Spring Tonics
Kitchen Herbal Spring Tonics
Learn how to use common kitchen herbs to make tasty tonic remedies for a gentle spring detox.This workshop will be led by Jillian VanNostrand a professional medicinal herbalist, registered nurse, certified midwife, sex educator and counselor for both adults and adolescents. Learn more about Jillian’s practice at RadicalRemedies.comClass Price: $15 (BC members $13)Space is limited, […]
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Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
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Floral Arranging with the Greek Gardener
Floral Arranging with the Greek Gardener
Join us in learning how to arrange stunning seasonalblooms in a vase arrangement. This class will give you a good foundation on the technical tricks of flower arranging as well as composition, color, and design. To see more of Nicole’s work visit www.thegreekgardenerri.com.Workshop Price: $75 Includes all materials, instructor fee and flowers.Space is limitedPreregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
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Orchid Society Pest Control Workshop
Orchid Society Pest Control Workshop
Pest and DiseaseControl – Best Practices Do you have foolproof methods of keeping insects and diseases at bay? Most everyone is on the lookout for different or newer techniques. This workshop is open to the public and is free with admission to the Botanical Center.
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Museum closed
Museum closed
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium are closed on April 1, 2018. There are no planetarium shows when the museum is closed. Holidays/Days the museum is closed:Easter SundayMemorial DayFourth of JulyVictory DayLabor Day Columbus DayVeterans’ Day (observed November 12, 2018)Thanksgiving Day (November 22, 2018) and Day After (November 23,2018)Christmas Eve, Christmas DayNew Year’s Eve, New […]
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Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to bcinformation@providenceri.gov.
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Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
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Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird WalksSaturday, March 3, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amSaturday, April 7, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amSaturday, May 5, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amSaturday, June 2, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amRoger Williams Park is a 430 acre oasis in the heart of one the most densely populated areas of Rhode Island. The woodlands and large ponds provide an ideal place for birds to rest […]
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection Saturday, March 3, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am)Saturday, April 7, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am)Saturday, May 5, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am)Saturday, June 2, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am)The Museum of Natural History is excited […]
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Have questions about starting your garden? Come talk with the URI Master Gardeners to get your questions answered! They will also have free soil testing. For more information about getting your soil tested visit https://web.uri.edu/mastergardener/soil-testing-service/
Providence Residents FREE
Providence Residents FREE
Providence residents are invited to visit the Botanical Center for free on the first Saturday of every month. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
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Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to bcinformation@providenceri.gov.
1 event,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
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Motoring Among Monuments
Motoring Among Monuments
Motoring Among MonumentsSunday, April 15, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pmIn this motorized companion to "Statuary Stroll," we will take to our wheels and drive to even more statues and monuments scattered in the park's historic landscape. These will be farther afield and more easily accessed by car. Our guide will be museum docent Mike McGinity, creator of these […]
Heart Healthy, Naturally
Heart Healthy, Naturally
Learn how to nourish the heart and circulatory systems usingregulatory herbal remedies, and discover ways we can reliably assess andimprove our own heart's functional health.This workshop will be led by Jillian VanNostrand aprofessional medicinal herbalist, registered nurse, certified midwife, sexeducator and counselor for both adults and adolescents. Learn more aboutJillian’s practice at RadicalRemedies.com**Wear comfortable clothing.Class […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium ShowPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering […]
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Mission Space during April School Vacation
Mission Space during April School Vacation
Mission Space during April School Vacation Monday, April 16, through Friday, April 20, 20183-2-1 Blast off into space! Family fun activities, demonstrations and more during April school vacation. Free with museum admission.Mission Space Week Happenings:10am-4pm: Mission Space Family FunCost: Free with museum admissionActivities include: build a Mars rover, be a rocket scientist and design a […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium.Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering and schedule […]
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Mindfulness & Meditation for Busy Bodies
Mindfulness & Meditation for Busy Bodies
Families of School-aged children welcome!Price:$15 per child($13 for members). Includes instructor fee and all materials. Space is limited and preregistration is required by April 14, 2018. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or call (401) 680-7263 to register.Laura Cioe, mindfulness and meditation coach, brings you a very special workshop for children of all abilities. Here they will learn what happens […]
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Mission Space during April School Vacation
Mission Space during April School Vacation
Mission Space during April School Vacation Monday, April 16, through Friday, April 20, 20183-2-1 Blast off into space! Family fun activities, demonstrations and more during April school vacation. Free with museum admission.Mission Space Week Happenings:10am-4pm: Mission Space Family FunCost: Free with museum admissionActivities include: build a Mars rover, be a rocket scientist and design a […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium.Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering and schedule […]
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Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to bcinformation@providenceri.gov.
Good Morning Yogi
Good Morning Yogi
Price:$15 per student ($13 for members)Pre-Registration requiredOur intro to children’s yoga class, brought to you by certified children’s yoga instructor Laura Cioe, will offer children of all abilities a safe, non-competitive, non-judgmental FUN environment where they can move their bodies, use their imaginations, and feel completely accepted exactly where they are. Yoga naturally leads children to […]
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Mission Space during April School Vacation
Mission Space during April School Vacation
Mission Space during April School Vacation Monday, April 16, through Friday, April 20, 20183-2-1 Blast off into space! Family fun activities, demonstrations and more during April school vacation. Free with museum admission.Mission Space Week Happenings:10am-4pm: Mission Space Family FunCost: Free with museum admissionActivities include: build a Mars rover, be a rocket scientist and design a […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium.Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering and schedule […]
Flower Crowns & Spring Spritzes—Crafts & Cocktails
Flower Crowns & Spring Spritzes—Crafts & Cocktails
Girls night out! Join award winning mixologist Willa Van Nostrand from LittleBitte Artisanal Cocktails for botanical inspired cocktails while making beautiful flower crowns to wear and display with The Greek Gardener, Nicole Michalopoulos. Bites, beverages & materials for crowns included.Price:$50 per person ($43 for members). Space is limited, preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401) 680-7250 to register by April […]
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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium ShowPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering […]
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High Tea with Farmacy Herbs
High Tea with Farmacy Herbs
Join Farmacy Herbalists as they make herbal teas for you to try! Each tea will have 3-4 tasty healing herbs in them. The herbalists will discuss the healing properties and uses of each ingredient and proper preparation methods for making herbal teas. Taste, smell and discover herbal teas that can help balance health, nourish and […]
High Tea with Farmacy Herbs
High Tea with Farmacy Herbs
Join Farmacy Herbalists as they make herbal teas for you to try! Each tea will have 3-4 tasty healing herbs in them. The herbalists will discuss the healing properties and uses of each ingredient and proper preparation methods for making herbal teas. Taste, smell and discover herbal teas that can help balance health, nourish and […]
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Ceremonial Space Clearing
Ceremonial Space Clearing
Space clearing creates harmony and well-being. Using techniques from many cultures, we will utilize scents, sounds and objects from nature to enhance our lives and honor our ancestral past. Bring your own personal objects to charge on our altar. Price:$25 per person ($21 for members). Space is limited Preregistration required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register by […]
Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to bcinformation@providenceri.gov.
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Encuentro 2018: A National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation
Encuentro 2018: A National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation
Encuentro 2018 BringsNational Discussion of Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation to Providence Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission,Rhode Island Latino Arts, and Latinos in Heritage Conservation will present Encuentro 2018, a conference on Latino heritage and historic preservation onThursday, April 26 – Saturday, April 28, 2018. This groundbreaking event bringstogether the third national […]
Healing Herbs Workshop
Healing Herbs Workshop
In this introductory workshop we will share information on nourishing herbs that can be used topically and internally to heal the body from common ailments. We will touch, taste, and smell herbs including Calendula, Elderberry, and Lavender and will discuss creative ways to incorporate them into our lives! Class Price: $20 (BC members $17) Space […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium ShowPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering […]
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Fairy Garden Days 2018
Fairy Garden Days 2018
Explore our greenhouses and grounds where fairy houses and villages abound! Embark on a scavenger hunt and walk through the Gnome Trail! Enchant others with your creativity by crafting a fairy or gnome home! Experience the healing power of nature as you and your family strolls through this magical world! General Admission: $10.00 Children (ages […]
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Encuentro 2018: A National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation
Fairy Garden Days 2018
Full Moon Hikes in the Park
Full Moon Hikes in the Park
Full Moon Hikes in the ParkMonday, April 30, 7:30pmTuesday, May 29, 8pmExplore the moonlit trails of Roger Williams Park while learning about the night sky and nocturnal animals with the museum's director,Renée Gamba. Wear sturdy shoes. Program fee per session: Free as part of the RWP Conservancy Spring Tours. Children under age 7 are not […]
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Garden Volunteering
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to bcinformation@providenceri.gov.
Museum is closing at 2pm on Thursday, May 3.
Museum is closing at 2pm on Thursday, May 3.
Museum is closing at 2pm on Thursday, May 3, last admission is at 1:30pm.
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Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Show offering and […]
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Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks (canceled)/Museum closed
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks (canceled)/Museum closed
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks Saturday, March 3, 2018, 9:00am-10:30am Saturday, April 7, 2018, 9:00am-10:30am Saturday, May 5, 2018, 9:00am-10:30am (Canceled) Saturday, June 2, 2018, 9:00am-10:30am Roger Williams Park is a 430 acre oasis in the heart of one the most densely populated areas of Rhode Island. The woodlands and large ponds provide an […]
MUSEUM CLOSED
MUSEUM CLOSED
Museum is closed Saturday, May 5. The is no planetarium show when the museum is closed. Free admission for Providence residents will be honored on Saturday, May 12.
Providence Residents FREE
Providence Residents FREE
Providence residents are invited to visit the Botanical Center for free on the first Saturday of every month. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Pam Gilpin, self trained in the science of entomology and anestate gardener in the Newport area, will offer an informative photo essay anddiscussion about insects found in our gardens. Insects play an essential rolein our gardens as pollinators, predators, recyclers of decomposing animal andplant material, and as a source of food for birds, mammals and […]
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Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the ParkSunday, May 6, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pmRoger Williams Park's landscape is at its best with pastel blossoms of ornamental trees and shrubs abounding - a wonderful time to explore its historic statuary art as we walk! Museum docent Mike McGinity will guide us through a wealth of statues and monuments […]
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection Saturday, March 3, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am) Saturday, April 7, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am) Saturday, May 6, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am)/was rescheduled. Saturday, June 2, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am) The Museum […]
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