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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy 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 […]
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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 & […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
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 […]
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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 […]
Free Soil Testing
Free Soil Testing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center will host URI Master Gardeners to conduct free testing to help determine soil pH levels and texture. Master Gardener volunteers provide basic information and recommendations for […]
Drawing Wild From the Collection
Drawing Wild From the Collection
These popular drawing classes give you the opportunity to study and draw details of feathers, beaks and claws from a large collection of taxidermied specimens in a fun and casual […]
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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy 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 […]
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Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
At 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, […]
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Museum: From Top to Bottom
Museum: From Top to Bottom
Museum of Natural History (map) Explore the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium’s archives and collection storage vaults with docent Mike McGinity to learn about the museum and its collections. […]
Sunset Meditation Celebration
Sunset Meditation Celebration
At the Temple to Music (map) Join a free meditation celebration at Roger Williams Park’s Temple to Music, featuring a sound bath, movement, and guided meditation. Please bring your own […]
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RWP Community Gathering
RWP Community Gathering
Join 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 […]
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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 & […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
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 […]
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Edible Forest Gardening
Edible Forest Gardening
Are 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 […]
Composting Workshop
Composting Workshop
Want 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 […]
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 […]
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Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy 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 […]
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Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
At 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, […]
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Pop-Up Storytime
Pop-Up Storytime
at 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 […]
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POSTPONED: Stormwater Management Tour
POSTPONED: Stormwater Management Tour
Please 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 […]
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
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 […]
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 & […]
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Nature Walk
Nature Walk
Join the Museum of Natural History's curator for guided walks of Roger Williams Park and learn how to identify seasonal wildflowers and better understand urban ecology. From milkweed to monarchs, […]
Birding Adventure
Birding Adventure
Join the Audubon Society’s Urban Education Coordinator, Lisa Maloney, for a FREE guided bird walk and bird banding demonstration in Roger Williams Park. The group will gather at the parking […]
Museum Day
Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day […]
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Family Fun Crafts
Family Fun Crafts
Join the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM for Family Fun Craft Day, featuring a different take-home project each month. General admission fees apply, plus additional materials […]
2nd Annual Electric Car Ride & Drive
2nd Annual Electric Car Ride & Drive
Green Energy Consumers and SustainPVD are celebrating National Drive Electric Week, a nationwide celebration of electric vehicles (EVs), with an electric car ride & drive at the Roger Williams Park […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy 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 […]
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Lost Park Tour
Lost Park Tour
Meet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Go back in time with Museum of Natural History and Planetarium docent Mike McGinity on a walking tour through Roger Williams Park. […]
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“Off the Beaten Path” Tree Tour
“Off the Beaten Path” Tree Tour
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Roger Williams Park’s 435 acres are home to over 5,000 trees and a wide variety of species. Join the Roger Williams Park Conservancy and […]
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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 & […]
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
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 […]
1 event,
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy 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 […]
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Skulls from Near and Far
Skulls from Near and Far
Have you ever struggled to identify a skull you found in the woods? Come to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium and learn the major features that distinguish mammal skulls, with particular attention paid to ones most commonly found in our area. After a brief presentation, see examples of the skulls discussed as well […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
Enjoy 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 […]
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Illuminated Swan Boats
Illuminated Swan Boats
Polo Lake, next to the Zoo (map) Take a magical nighttime paddle and navigate a series of illuminated tunnels throughout Roger Williams Park’s ponds. Hot apple cider and hot chocolate are available to enjoy on your ride! Dates: Nightly, October 3-November 3 (weather permitting) Hours: 6:00-10:00 PM Fees: $10.00 for adults (ages 16 and older) $5.00 […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Travel through a seasonal wonderland! Celebrate the wonders of New England and all its glory and magic at Roger Williams Park Zoo's nationally acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens Bank, […]
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Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
Open Paint + Amateur Photography Day
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 […]
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].
Illuminated Swan Boats
Illuminated Swan Boats
Polo Lake, next to the Zoo (map) Take a magical nighttime paddle and navigate a series of illuminated tunnels throughout Roger Williams Park’s ponds. Hot apple cider and hot chocolate are available to enjoy on your ride! Dates: Nightly, October 3-November 3 (weather permitting) Hours: 6:00-10:00 PM Fees: $10.00 for adults (ages 16 and older) $5.00 […]
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Nature Walk
Nature Walk
Join the Museum of Natural History for guided walks in Roger Williams Park and learn how to identify plants and better understand urban ecology. From maple trees to mushrooms, gain a greater appreciation for the surprising diversity of urban wildlife. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Walks meet at the […]
Raised Garden Bed Workshop
Raised Garden Bed Workshop
Join a FREE workshop at the Botanical Center to learn about permaculture favorite, Hugelkultur (pronounced Hoo-gul-culture), which means hill culture or hill mound. They hold moisture, build fertility, maximize surface volume, and are great spaces for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs. Hugelkultur beds typically require no irrigation or fertilization as they use rotting wood, twigs, […]
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RWP Community Gathering
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“Off the Beaten Path” Tree Tour
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