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 […]
Stages of Freedom’s “Opening the Oyster”
Wes' Rib House 38 Dike Street, Providence, RI, United StatesA “Black Culinary Extravaganza” featuring a full-course dinner of dishes based on recipes from black chefs of the White House. Followed by a talk by Adrian Miller, author of “The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas.” Noon. $75 Proceeds benefit […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice 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 […]
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.
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice 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 […]
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.
Providence Historic District Commission Regular meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st Floor Conference room
The Practice of Nonviolence
Stages of Freedom, 10 Westminster St., Providence 10 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJordan Seaberry of the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence in Providence will discuss nonviolence as practiced by Martin Luther King Jr. as a way of combating discrimination and social ills Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 12-5 p.m. Free. 2018 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Design Review Committee of the Capital Center Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
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 […]
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesNature 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
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesDrawing 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
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!
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium 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 […]
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.
Prov Business Loan Fund meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Prov Redevelopment Agency meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Reconciliation as Expressed in Music
Cathedral of St. John 271 North Main Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCenter for Reconciliation Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Series explores the meaning and practice of reconciliation based on King’s teaching. Hosted by the Center for Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Feb. 8: “Reconciliation as Expressed in Music,” 7 p.m. Featuring choral and instrumental performances with students from the Rhode Island Philharmonic […]