Urban Container Gardening
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesWith inexpensive containers and suitable soil mix, you can create an urban garden virtually anywhere - on roof tops, vacant city lots, brown fields, and unused portion of parking lots. Learn how to make the most of your space and maximize production. This workshop is FREE and open to the public, and will take place […]
Soil Testing & Master Gardener Kiosk
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMaster Gardeners from URI Cooperative Extension will conduct FREE soil testing to help determine your soil pH levels and texture. They will provide basic information and recommendations for gradual correction of your soil problems. This service is provided for free and is available at various locations around the state during growing season. For more information, visit: https://web.uri.edu/mastergardener/soil-testing-service […]
Rose Pruning Demonstration
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMary Malouin, a URI Master Gardener and leader of the volunteer Rose Maze crew, will offer a Rose Pruning Demonstration. The Rose Maze has over 700 roses with 20 varieties including drift, shrub, and climbing roses. In bloom from June through November, the roses create a beautiful setting for photography, contemplation, exploration, and fun. This […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
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].
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
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 link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
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].
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. 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 […]
Motoring Among Monuments
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThis motorized tour will explore statues and monuments scattered across the Park's historic landscape, guided by Museum of Natural History docent Mike McGinity, creator of these popular sculptural art tours. Program is free as part of the RWP Conservancy spring tours series. Pets are not permitted. Pre-registration preferred. Call 401.680.7248 or email [email protected] to register.
Heart Healthy, Naturally
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn how to nourish the heart and circulatory systems using regulatory herbal remedies, and discover ways we can reliably assess and improve our own heart's functional health. **Wear comfortable clothing. This workshop will be led by Jillian VanNostrand a professional medicinal herbalist, registered nurse, certified midwife, sex educator and counselor for both adults and adolescents. […]