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Encuentro 2018: A National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation
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 […]
Fairy Garden Days 2018
Fairy Garden Days 2018
Explore 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
Full Moon Hikes in the Park
Full 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 […]
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Garden Volunteering
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.
Museum is closing at 2pm on Thursday, May 3, last admission is at 1:30pm.
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Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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
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 […]
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Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks (canceled)/Museum closed
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks (canceled)/Museum closed
Nature 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 CLOSED
Museum 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?
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Pam 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
Providence Residents FREE
Providence 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!
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Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Statuary 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
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing 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 […]
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Garden Volunteering
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.
1 event,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
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ALL IN: Providence Education Summit
ALL IN: Providence Education Summit
You'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!
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Have 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 […]
Irrigation & Water Conservation
Irrigation & Water Conservation
How 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium 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 […]
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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium 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 […]
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Trees in Spring
Trees in Spring
Trees 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 […]
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Art in City Life Commission
Art in City Life Commission
ART 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 […]
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Garden Volunteering
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.
1 event,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
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Southside Community Land Trust: Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
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
Planetarium Show
Planetarium 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 […]
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Southside Community Land Trust: Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
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
Planetarium Show
Planetarium 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 […]
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Garden Volunteering
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.
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Quartz, Cumberlandite and Granite: Geology of Northern Cumberland
Quartz, Cumberlandite and Granite: Geology of Northern Cumberland
Description: Quartz, Cumberlandite and Granite: Geology of Northern Cumberland Friday, May 25, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pm Rain Date: Friday, June 1, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pm Explore the geology of the northern part of our state with the museum’s curator and geologist Michael Kieron. Examining the quartz vein at Diamond Hill, the cumberlandite locality and the Esmond granite, we will […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
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New Goat Hugger Volunteer Training
New Goat Hugger Volunteer Training
Interested in walking goats in Roger Williams Park? Then this is the opportunity for you! If you would like to participate in our volunteer goat program please call 401.680.7263 or email bcinformation@providenceri.gov Please fill out the attached form and bring it with you or email it in to bcinformation@providenceri.gov
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium 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 […]
1 event,
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium 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 […]
2 events,
Museum closed
1 event,
Full Moon Hikes in the Park
Full Moon Hikes in the Park
Full 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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Garden Volunteering
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.
1 event,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
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Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks
Nature 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 (Cancelled) 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 […]
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing 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 […]
Providence Residents FREE
Providence Residents FREE
Providence 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!
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Have 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 […]
2 events,
The Lost Park
The Lost Park
Sunday, June 3, 2018, 10:00am - 12:00pm Join museum docent Mike McGinity for this motorized tour through Roger Williams Park as we go back in time. Long lost park treasures and missing monuments will be revisited at their original locations in this nostalgic look at the history of this grand space. Program fee per session: […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Planetarium 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 […]
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