Plant-o-Lanterns and Succulent Monsters!
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesGet in the spirit of Halloween by decorating your very own pot in spooky fashion. We will provide visitors with one pot and plant, paints and festive decorations to create your own Plant-o-Lantern. This event is intended younger audiences, but all are welcome. Supplies are limited, so arrive at 11 to get the best selection. […]
New England Carnivorous Plant Society Meeting
Botanical Center Greenhouse ClassroomThe New England Carnivorous Plant Society is holding a plant show on September 9th at the Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston, MA (visit http://www.necps.org/ for more information). The NECPS will have their post-annual show discussion and silent auction here at the RWP Botanical Center on October 14th. Non-members are welcome to participate. This event […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium 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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, USA 2 Taunton Ave, United StatesDrawing 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 Sunday, October 15, 2017, 10:00am - 2:00pm (includes vault tour) Sunday, October 22, 2017, 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, November 11, 2017, 10:30am - 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am) The Museum of Natural History is excited to announce that our popular Drawing Wild classes are returning this fall. These classes give […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium 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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
Volunteer Gardening
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin our Tuesday 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 City Plan Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
All In: Our Learning Spaces Phase 2 – Citywide Community Feedback Session
Providence Career & Technical Academy, 41 Fricker St, Providence, RI 02903, USAAfter the workshops, Phase 2 of community engagement will include a Citywide Community Feedback Session to allow the design team to present information gathered in the Workshop Sessions and to hear further feedback on these ideas and priorities for Providence Schools. *Attending one (1) Workshop before the Citywide Community Feedback Session is recommended.
Prov Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United StatesArt in City Life Commision – canceled
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United StatesThe October meeting of the Art in City Life Commission has been canceled. The Commission will next meet on November 15 2017. Meeting agendas are published one week in advance of the meeting and are available for public review at: www.sos.ri.gov. If you do not have internet access, please call the Department of Art, Culture […]
Food Trucks at City Hall
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance 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.
Food Trucks at City Hall
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesOpen 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 contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
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 […]
Fall Bird Walk in Roger Williams Park
Fall Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9:00am - 10:30am Join us as we explore Roger Williams Park for fall migrants among the colorful fall foliage. It is probable we may see migrating hawks, osprey and warblers along with hooded mergansers, common goldeneye, great blue herons and bufflehead in the park's […]
Docent Tours
Guided Docent Tours are available at 11:30 and 12:30. Tours will last approximately 1 and a half hours
Begonia Society Workshop: Kokedamas
After a delightful summer of playing with plants outside, it's houseplant time again. The Rhode Island Begonia Society will meet Saturday, October 21st at 12:30. Program: Make Your Own Kokedama. For a preview, watch the attached YouTube video. We will use a different moss; if you want the look of the preserved sphagnum moss you […]