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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
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Moon Hike
Moon Hike
Meet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Explore the moonlit trails of Roger Williams Park with Museum of Natural History Director Renée Gamba while learning about the night sky and nocturnal animals. Pre-registration is preferred. Call (401) 680-7224 or email [email protected] to register. This event is for ages 7+; pets are not permitted. Please wear […]
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Trail Run
Trail Run
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Join Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson for a Trail Run to introduce runners (from beginner to advanced) to Roger Williams Park’s trail system at an easy pace. All are welcome! Please RSVP to [email protected]. This free event is offered as part of Celebrate Roger Williams Park, a week-long […]
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Guided Trail Walk
Guided Trail Walk
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Roger Williams Park offers several miles of walking paths and woodland trails along the water’s edge. Discover the recently restored trail system with Landscape Designer Mike Lusi. Please RSVP to [email protected]. This free event is offered as part of Celebrate Roger Williams Park week and the RWP Conservancy’s Spring […]
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Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
At the Temple to Music (map) This introductory vinyasa flow class is open to all levels, from beginners to advanced, and will move at a gentle pace to establish strength, flexibility, and balance within a continuous sequence of postures. The class supports healthy alignment while honoring and exploring the connection between movement, breath and mindfulness. […]
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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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 […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
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First Saturday – Free Admission for Providence Residents
On the first Saturday of each month, Providence residents with valid ID or proof or residency receive FREE admission to: The Botanical Center, open 11am-4pm Roger Williams Park Zoo, open 10am-4pm from October March and 10am-5pm from April-September Please note: the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is closed on Saturday, May 5. The Museum will be […]
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Pam Gilpin, self-trained in the science of entomology and an estate gardener in the Newport area, will offer an informative photo essay and discussion about insects found in our gardens. Insects play an essential role in our gardens as pollinators, predators, recyclers of decomposing animal and plant material and as a source of food for […]
Jane’s Walk: Discovering Roger Williams Park
Jane’s Walk: Discovering Roger Williams Park
Meet at the Monument to Roger Williams (map) (Located near the Park's Elmwood Avenue entrance, between the Casino and Betsey Williams Cottage) Explore some of the Park’s history, venues, sculpture, and landscape and engage in a lively discussion: Many parks, like Roger Williams Park, were created over a century ago. How do we care for […]
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Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Meet at Museum of Natural History (map) Roger Williams Park’s landscape is at its best with pastel blossoms on ornamental trees and shrubs abounding – a wonderful time to walk about and explore its historic statuary art! Museum of Natural History docent Mike McGinity will guide participants through statues and monuments tucked away in often […]
Drawing Wild From the Collection
Drawing Wild From the Collection
The Museum of Natural History is excited to announce that the popular Drawing Wild classes are returning. These classes give you the opportunity to study and draw details of feathers, beaks and claws from our large collection of taxidermied specimens. During each class, instructor Kathy Hodge will explain basic anatomy and offer demonstrations, assistance and […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
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Discovery Tykes
Discovery Tykes
Children, ages 2-4 with parent, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in the Museum of Natural History’s monthly series! This program takes place on the first Monday of each month, October through June, at 9:30am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the […]
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Notable Trees of Roger Williams Park
Notable Trees of Roger Williams Park
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Roger Williams Park is home to over 5,000 trees, some of them dating back to early in the Park’s history. Join Providence City Forester Doug Still to discover some of the Park’s most notable trees. Please RSVP to [email protected]. This free event is offered as part of the RWP […]
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Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
Food Truck Friday
Food Truck Friday
End your week at FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village with some of the best food trucks in Rhode Island brought to you PVD Food Truck Events. ADMISSION IS FREE! Enjoy over 15 locally owned food trucks and local beer from Trinity Brewhouse, wines from Gooseneck Vineyards while listening to live music. […]
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Rose Society Meeting
Rose Society Meeting
The Rose Society meets monthly at the Botanical Center for special workshops and to work in the Rose Garden. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Community Garden Workshop
Community Garden Workshop
Learn about a variety of gardening tactics and topics this summer at the Community Garden Workshop series. All workshops are open to the public. July 8: Irrigation & Water Conservation Workshop August 12: Container Gardening Workshop September 9: Composting Workshop Please contact Lesley Lambert at (401) 680-7250 or email [email protected] for more information.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
1 event,
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
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Trees in Spring
Trees in Spring
Join museum docent Bill LaCivita to 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, participants will learn more about these majestic plants. Program $3 per person (includes museum admission); free for […]
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Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Food Truck Friday
Food Truck Friday
End your week at FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village with some of the best food trucks in Rhode Island brought to you PVD Food Truck Events. ADMISSION IS FREE! Enjoy over 15 locally owned food trucks and local beer from Trinity Brewhouse, wines from Gooseneck Vineyards while listening to live music. […]
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Third Saturday Docent Guided Tours
Third Saturday Docent Guided Tours
Learn about the Botanical Center's array of incredible plants by taking a guided tour with a trained docent. Docents will gather at the Welcome Center and bring guests throughout the Center, providing special knowledge and answering questions.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
1 event,
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
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Paving the Park, Bridging the Future: the New Deal in Roger Williams Park
Paving the Park, Bridging the Future: the New Deal in Roger Williams Park
Join a lecture by architectural conservator and design historian Lauren Drapala on the Works Progress Administration's construction of the roads, bridges and sidewalks of Roger Williams Park. FREE and open to the public but registration is required; click here to register. This event is presented in partnership with the Providence Preservation Society as part of their 2018 […]
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Quartz, Cumberlandite & Granite: Geology of Northern Cumberland
Quartz, Cumberlandite & Granite: Geology of Northern Cumberland
Explore the geology of the northern part of our state with the Museum of Natural History curator and geologist Michael Kieron. Examining the quartz vein at Diamond Hill, the cumberlandite locality and the Esmond granite, we will discover Rhode Island’s unique geologic history. Collecting is allowed. Please note: There may be some climbing. Program fee: […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
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Goat Volunteer Program training
Goat Volunteer Program training
Did you know that Roger Williams Park has three dwarf Nigerian goats who help to control poison ivy and other invasive plant species at the Park? The Park's Botanical Center seeks goat volunteers to help feed them, clean their barn, and walk them to grazing sites. If you would like to participate in the goat volunteer program, […]
Parkitecture: Building Roger Williams Park
Parkitecture: Building Roger Williams Park
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) A number of historic buildings are located across Roger Williams Park’s scenic landscape. Explore some of the Park’s most notable architectural features with Lauren Drapala, design historian and board member of the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. Please RSVP to [email protected]. This free event is offered as part of the […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
1 event,
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. 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, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]
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Moon Hike
Moon Hike
Meet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Explore the trails of Roger Williams Park with Museum of Natural History Director Renée Gamba while learning about the night sky and nocturnal animals. Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. This FREE event is offered in partnership with the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. Pre-registration is preferred. Call (401) 680-7224 […]
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Dancing in the Park
Dancing in the Park
Dancing in the Park A Celebration of Roger Williams Park Friday, June 1 • 7-10 PM Roger Williams Park Bandstand Celebrate the history and restoration of Roger Williams Park and support the Park’s preservation and programs during a festive evening featuring live music by Superchief Trio, dancing, and delicious food and drinks. All proceeds […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Bring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
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First Saturday Bird Walk
First Saturday Bird Walk
Roger Williams Park is a 435 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 and feed on their migration northwards. Join the Museum of Natural History to search for the many migrants and summer residents […]
First Saturday – Free Admission for Providence Residents
First Saturday – Free Admission for Providence Residents
On the first Saturday of each month, Providence residents with valid ID or proof or residency receive FREE admission to: The Botanical Center, open 11am-4pm Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, open 10am-4pm Roger Williams Park Zoo, open 10am-4pm from October-March and 10am-5pm from April-September
Flower Pressing demonstration
Flower Pressing demonstration
Val Begin, a URI Master Gardener, will offer a talk and demonstration about how to collect, press, save and use beautiful flowers and leaves. Learn how to make a simple press and how to use collected flora in easy-to-do projects. Activity is free with Botanical Center admission. Pre-register 24 hours in advance by emailing [email protected]. […]
Moon Hike
Trail Run
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Yoga in the Park
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Notable Trees of Roger Williams Park
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Trees in Spring
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