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.
Mission Space during April School Vacation
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesMission Space during April School Vacation
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesMission 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
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 schedule […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesProvidence Historic District Commission Regular meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st Floor Conference room
Design Review Committee of the Capital Center Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
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 […]
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.
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
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesIn 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
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 StatesFairy Garden Days 2018
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesExplore 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 […]
Full Moon Hikes in the Park
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesFull 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 […]
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, last admission is at 1:30pm.
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 […]
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 […]
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks (canceled)/Museum closed
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesNature 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 of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesMuseum 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.
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPam 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 […]
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!
Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesStatuary 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
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 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesCapital 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 bcinformation@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
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 […]
ALL IN: Providence Education Summit
Juanita Sanchez Education Complex, 182 Thurbers Ave. Providence, RI 02905 182 Thurbers Ave., Providence, RI, United StatesYou're invited to join Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, representatives from the Providence Public School District, parents, students, educators, community and business leaders and youth-serving organizations, for a day of workshops and breakout sessions, to celebrate the investments being made by our community and our young people; to shape how our programs look going forward; and to learn about ways to stay involved!
Irrigation & Water Conservation
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesHow much water does your gardenneed? How often should it be watered? What is the best way for the irrigation be applied? In manycases it is easier to over-water your plants than to not provide enough.Over-watering can actually damage or kill your plants, wasting water, and energy. Learn how topractice these land conservation skills while […]
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesHave questions about starting your garden? Come talk with the URI Master Gardeners to get your questions answered! The free soil testing will take place on May 12th from 11 to 1 in front of the Welcome Center. Soil testing will not take place in July or August. Testing will resume for September, October and […]
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 […]
Downtown Design Review Committee meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Trees in Spring
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesTrees in SpringTuesday, May 15, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pmJoin museum docent Bill LaCivita as we explore Roger Williams Park and discover the great variety of trees growing in its 435 acres of landscaped and natural settings. From American ashes and oaks to European beeches and Asian ginkgos, you will learn more about these majestic plants. Program fee […]
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
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Joseph A Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Westminster St, United StatesBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Joseph A Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Westminster St, United StatesArt in City Life Commission
Joseph A Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Westminster St, United StatesART IN CITY LIFE COMMISSION NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM Joseph A. Doorley, Jr. Municipal Building 444 Westminster Street, Law Conference Room, 2nd Floor Providence, RI 02903 AGENDA OPENING SESSION Call to Order Roll Call Vote to approve meeting minutes from January 2018 and April 2018 meetings NEW BUSINESS […]
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 […]
Southside Community Land Trust: Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
Come join your fellow gardeners at City Farm, on Providence's South Side, for this much-anticipated spring event! We'll be selling hundreds of varieties of organically grown annuals and perennials, including fruit, vegetable and herb plant starts (roughly 20,000 in all!). Listen to local bands while you browse, and get expert advice from experienced gardeners. Current SCLT members are invited to shop early, from 9-10 am on Saturday. Join here: http://bit.ly/1RwV65h
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 […]
Southside Community Land Trust: Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
Come join your fellow gardeners at City Farm, on Providence's South Side, for this much-anticipated spring event! We'll be selling hundreds of varieties of organically grown annuals and perennials, including fruit, vegetable and herb plant starts (roughly 20,000 in all!). Listen to local bands while you browse, and get expert advice from experienced gardeners. Current SCLT members are invited to shop early, from 9-10 am on Saturday. Join here: http://bit.ly/1RwV65h
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 […]