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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Planetarium Show (full dome)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prov City Plan Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Prov Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
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 […]
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 […]
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Joseph A Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Westminster St, United StatesGarden 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.
A Black History Month Exhibit: Home?
25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI, United StatesThe Housing Struggle in Providence from 1950 through Today. Exhibit Opening: Thursday, February 22nd, 11:00am – 12:00pm City Hall – Third Floor, Providence, RI 2018 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]