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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 […]
Succulent Heart Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLooking for that special Valentines Day gift for a loved one? Join us for our Succulent Heart Workshop, where we will be decorating heart-shaped grapevine wreaths with succulents! The Greek Gardener, Nicole Michalopoulos will demonstrate how to adorn your heart wreath with beautiful succulents and moss.All Materials provided. Price: $40 Preregistration Required. Contact BCInformation@providenceri.gov or call (401)680-7250 to register.
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 […]
Begonia Meeting: Let’s Make Babies! Three easy ways to propagate begonias
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLooking to propagate some of your house plants? Begonias have some interesting methods, and many methods can be transferable to other house plants. Join the Begonia Society in learning about the tree methods used to propagate begonias. This workshop will be held in the Blockhouse Classroom and is free to the public with admission to […]
Carnivorous Plant Bog Maintenance
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin the NECPS members for their annual bog maintenance meeting! Learn which weeds to take out of a bog and the safest way to work around those delicate carnivorous plants and help make our bog look beautiful. This workshop will be held in the Blockhouse Classroom and move into the Mediterranean Room to get hands-on […]
Docent Tours
Roger Williams Park Botanical CenterLearn about our amazing and magical plants by taking a guided tour with one of our trained Botanical Center Docents. Our docents will gather at the Welcome Center and bring guests throughout the Center, providing special knowledge and answering your questions. Guided Docent Tours are available between 12:30 and 2:00 PM. Tours will last approximately […]
We are open!
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThe Botanical Center will be open to the Public from 11AM to 4PM. The last tickets will be sold at 3:30PM. We hope to see you here!
Imagination Studio: Sandpainting
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice: $15 per Sandpainting Includes all materials & admissionSpace is limited Preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register.Sandpainting is practiced in many cultures for spiritual and healing purposes. Join us to make your own sandpainting using colorful fairy dust and bring home a bit of fairy magic and the healing power of nature.Imagination Studio […]
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.
Imagination Studio: Nature Wind Chimes
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice: $15 per wind chime Includes all materials & admissionSpace is limited Preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register.People and fairies alike use wind chimes in their yards and gardens to create positive energy and ward off bad luck. Join us to design your own wind chime so that you may surround yourself with […]
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 […]
Imagination Studio: Wonder Wings & Wander Wands
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice: $30 per set of wings Includes all materials & admissionSpace is limited Preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register.Help your child find their inner wonder by creating magical wings and wands that inspire the imagination wander! This enchanting children’s studio is presented by Trinity Rep Costume Designer Kerry Delagarza!Studio is geared towards children […]
Orchid Resuscitation and Bud Blasting
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEveryone wants to rescue and improve failingplants. RIOS members share their mostsuccessful tips for success. Join the Orchid Society as member Holly Read demonstrates some of the best techniques she has learned over the years of maintaining orchids. This workshop will be held in the Greenhouse Classroom and is free with admission to the Botanical […]
Fairy Workshop: Furniture & Decorations
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome learn how to make furniture, trellises, ladders and fun decorations to adorn your fairy home. Be sure to bring your own found natural materials to share with others! This workshop is free to dedicatedand registered Fairy House Builders. Please email BCInformation@providenceri.govif you plan to attend.
Fairy Swap & Craft
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMissed the workshop on Sunday? You can still come and work on your Fairy House in the greenhouse and peruse our natural materials! Please email BCInformation@providenceri.govif you plan to come work on your fairy house.
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 […]
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!