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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.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome 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 […]
Floral Arranging with the Greek Gardener
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Orchid Society Pest Control Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPest 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.
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.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome 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 […]
Urban Container Gardening
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesWith inexpensive containers and suitable soilmix, you can create an urbangarden virtually anywhere - on roof tops, vacant city lots, brown fields, andunused portion of parking lots. Learn how to make the most of your space andmaximize production. This workshop is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. Please […]
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesHave 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
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesProvidence 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!
Rose Garden Pruning Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMary Malouin, a URI Master Gardener and leader of the volunteer Rose Maze crew, will offer a Rose Pruning Demonstration. The Rose Maze has over 700 roses with 20 varieties including drift, shrub, and climbing roses. In bloom from June through November, the roses create a beautiful setting for photography, contemplation, exploration, and fun. This […]
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.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome 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 […]
Heart Healthy, Naturally
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Mindfulness & Meditation for Busy Bodies
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesFamilies 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 […]
Good Morning Yogi
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice:$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 […]
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.
Flower Crowns & Spring Spritzes—Crafts & Cocktails
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesGirls 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 […]
High Tea with Farmacy Herbs
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Ceremonial Space Clearing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesSpace 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 […]