RWP Community Gathering
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin quarterly community gatherings to hear about efforts to improve and preserve Roger Williams Park, presented by the Roger Williams Park Conservancy in partnership with the Providence Parks Department. We welcome Park users, neighbors and friends to join us from 5:30-6:30 PM on these dates at various Roger Williams Park locations: DATE LOCATION Thursday, March 7 Dalrymple […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMingle 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 […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesBring 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].
Edible Forest Gardening
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesAre you interested in learning about unconventional methods to produce food? Have you always wanted to keep fruit and nut trees or cultivate mushrooms? Are you intrigued by gardens that provide ecosystem services and look beautiful? If so, please join a tour of the Roger Williams Park Edible Forest Garden, located adjacent to the main […]
Rose Society Meeting
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThe 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].
Composting Workshop
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesWant to learn how to make “black gold”? Some common misconceptions of home composting are that it's too complicated, it'll smell funny, and that it's messy. These are all true if you compost the wrong way. Composting the right way is a very simple approach: Simply layer organic materials and a dash of soil to […]
Community Garden Workshop
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn 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
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History's dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Cost is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Space is limited, so early arrival to purchase tickets is recommended. Shows last approximately 35 minutes. The […]
Yoga in the Park
Temple to Music 1000 Elmwood ave, Providence, RI, United StatesAt the Temple to Music (map) Yoga at Roger Williams Park is back for an extended season, from May-September 2019! 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 […]
Pop-Up Storytime
Temple to Music 1000 Elmwood ave, Providence, RI, United Statesat Roger Williams Park Temple to Music (map) Join a FREE pop-up storytime for children and their caregivers at the Park's Temple to Music the third Tuesday morning of the month, May through October, from 10:30-11:00 AM. Each program will feature a story reading and songs and rhymes. Following storytime, stay and play in the […]
POSTPONED: Stormwater Management Tour
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPlease note that this event will be rescheduled for a later date due to unforeseen circumstances. Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Roger Williams Park has embarked on an ambitious project to improve overall water quality, which includes the design and installation of 35 stormwater management sites that filter stormwater and run off in different […]