Events
- Indian Music Flyer
Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Indian Classical MusicWith Ajit Acharya, tabla, and Srinivas Reddy, sitar. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Rd. aka River Dr., Providence, RI 02906). Bring a blanket! To register for the event please click here. The classical music of India is an improvisatory art music tradition with roots in ancient philosophies and yogic practices.…More - RiverRide October 20 2019
Sunday, Oct 20, 2019 @ 11:00 am
RiverRide on the SeekonkIn light of RiverRide's popularity, we are pleased to announce a second RiverRide for this fall. Board a boat for a guided boat tour of the Seekonk River and shore. See Providence and East Providence from a different point of view and learn about the river and the wildlife living on, in and near it. Boat…More - Moonrise Nov 2019
Monday, Nov 11, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
MoonRise on the SeekonkJoin us to watch the full moon rise majestically over the Seekonk River. See the moon and other visible planets through high-powered telescopes as we savor the fall evening. Bring a blanket or chairs, flashlights, and for the literary part of the program, please bring a copy of your favorite poem or short piece about…More - Art & Explor December
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Winter BirdsLearn about winter bird migration and create a cardinal collage in the style of Charley Harper, make a bird feeder, and look for winter birds including ducks. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Rd. aka River Dr., Providence, RI 02906). Part of the Art & Exploration at Blackstone Park series, with 15…More - Ducks 2Feb2020
Sunday, Feb 16, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Winter Duck Walk with Dan BerardYou may have recently noticed lively black and white ducks diving into the Seekonk. They are just one of the many ducks that spend the winter in our home waters. Dan Berard, expert naturalist and ornithologist, will lead a walk along the river to spot and identify ducks. Children are welcome to walk with their parents.…More - BPC conifers 1-21
Saturday, Jan 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Cones and ConifersThey're not just pine trees? Learn how to identify different types of conifers and draw cones and needles. Many are essential to wildlife for food and habitat. Use the online infographic to identify trees in your neighborhood. Join us for our next free family event, Cones and Conifers. Masks and registration required. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the…More - Lichens BPC
Saturday, Feb 13, 2021 @ 10:00 am
I Like Lichen!In the distant past, an algae, a fungus, and a cyanobacteria (and rumor has it, a basidiomycetes) teamed up to form LICHEN! Useful as wildlife food, habitat for micro-critters, industrial dyes, medicines, and more, you WANT these growing on your rocks and trees! Brave the cold for our quick scavenger hunt. Masks and registration required. Meet…More - March of Frogs 2021
Saturday, Mar 13, 2021 @ 10:00 am
March of FrogsMake a frog or toad trading card while learning about RI's 11 species and how to protect them. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Masks and registration required. This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the Park” series with 15 Minute Field Trips, focusing on…More - Looking Under Logs-page-001
Saturday, Apr 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Looking Under LogsPill bugs, worms, salamanders, and more! See who's hiding by the trails. Make a compost "menu" for Blind Lemon Nightcrawler's "Compost Cafe”! Meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk, by Parkside Road and East Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. Masks and registration required. This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the Park” series with 15 Minute Field Trips, focusing…More - BPC Seed Paper May 2021
Saturday, May 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Seed PaperMake your own flower seed paper to plant or to gift. See what's in bloom for the pollinators! Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Masks and registration required. This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the Park” series with 15 Minute Field Trips, focusing on community…More - Animal Detectives 2021
Saturday, Jun 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Animal DetectivesLook for animal homes, food remains, tracks, and scat with our fun scavenger hunt that helps you collect data you can then repeat at home. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Registration required. Masks and distancing strongly encouraged. This event is part of our monthly “Art &…More - Shoreline Walk 17Jul21
Saturday, Jul 17, 2021 @ 9:00 am
A Shoreline Walk with Greg GerrittCome for a walk along the Seekonk shoreline, beginning at the Blackstone Park kiosk on Parkside Road proceeding through the park, along the Seekonk shore and returning to the kiosk. Greg is a noted urban naturalist, environmental advocate, and wildlife videographer--see his work on the youtube channel Moshassuckcritters. Greg will discuss urban wildlife, the making of wildlife…More - Bug Hunt 2021
Saturday, Aug 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Bug HuntPollinators, decomposers, predators, and prey... See what you find! We'll have bug catchers and hand lenses, guide books, and an "expert" to help you identify them. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Registration required. Masks and distancing strongly encouraged. This event is part of our monthly…More -
Sunday, Aug 15, 2021 @ 7:00 am
Birds of Blackstone Park – with Dan BerardJoin us for a guided walk with Dan Berard, expert naturalist and ornithologist. We will explore the park in search of nesting birds and migrants and discover how the park benefits local and visiting species. Meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk by Parkside Road. To register for the event please click here.More -
Sunday, Aug 29, 2021 @ 8:00 am
Birds and Bugs of York Pond – with Dan BerardYork Pond is home to several species of birds, including those that nest here and some that visit to take advantage of the abundance of food. But birds aren’t the only flying creatures to visit the pond. Did you know that there are migrant butterflies and dragonflies that stop by York Pond during their travels?! We will…More -
Saturday, Sep 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am
The Steampunk Seed Traveling Side ShowHow do seeds get around? Nature has come up with many ways! Explore the pop up museum, make a seed spinner, and grab a packet to collect seeds from the wild. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Registration required. Masks and distancing strongly encouraged. This event…More -
Saturday, Sep 25, 2021 @ 10:00 am
A Shoreline Walk with Greg GerrittCome for a walk along the Seekonk shoreline, beginning at the Blackstone Park kiosk on Parkside Road proceeding through the park, along the Seekonk shore and returning to the kiosk. Greg is a noted urban naturalist, environmental advocate, and wildlife videographer--see his work on the youtube channel Moshassuckcritters. Greg will discuss urban wildlife, the making of wildlife…More - Oct Mushrooms
Saturday, Oct 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Mysterious MushroomsLearn about saprobes, parasites, and mycorrhizal mushrooms and search around the park. Our "expert" will be available to i.d. text images. Make your favorite find with clay! (Do not collect any fungus from the park, please!) Meet at the trail by Patterson Park, Patterson Street and Rhode Island Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. Registration required. Masks and distancing…More -
Sunday, Oct 10, 2021 @ 11:00 am
RiverRide on the SeekonkBoard a boat for a guided boat tour of the Seekonk River and shore. See Providence and East Providence from a different point of view and learn about the river and the wildlife living on, in and near it. Boat rides start at 11:00 am, 11:50 am , or 12:40 pm. Meet at the Narragansett Boat…More -
Sunday, Oct 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Daffodil PlantingThe Blackstone Parks Conservancy is planting daffodils on Blackstone Boulevard. If this pilot project works, next spring the community will enjoy hundreds of cheerful blooms in garden beds and grassy areas. We have the bulbs and some planting tools, and are looking for volunteers to help with planting. The details: Meet at the Trolley Shelter on the…More -
Saturday, Oct 23, 2021 @ 10:30 am
Park-KeepingJoin us as we get trails ready for mud season, by spreading woodchips and adding water bars to control erosion. Meet in the Center Section, near the north end of Parkside Rd.More -
Friday, Oct 29, 2021 @ 3:30 pm
Daffodil PlantingThe Blackstone Parks Conservancy is planting daffodils on Blackstone Boulevard. If this pilot project works, next spring the community will enjoy hundreds of cheerful blooms in garden beds and grassy areas. We have the bulbs and some planting tools, and are looking for volunteers to help with planting. The details: Meet at the Trolley Shelter on the…More - Nov Leaf Creatures
Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Leaf CreaturesIdentify broadleaf trees and make a leaf rubbing or leaf creature! Tour the pop up museum to learn how trees help us. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Registration required. Masks and distancing strongly encouraged. This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the…More - RiverRide October 10 2021
Sunday, Nov 14, 2021 @ 11:00 am
RiverRide on the SeekonkBoard a boat for a guided boat tour of the Seekonk River and shore. See Providence and East Providence from a different point of view and learn about the river and the wildlife living on, in and near it. Boat rides start at 11:00 am, 11:50 am , or 12:40 pm. Meet at the Narragansett Boat…More -
Saturday, Nov 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Moonrise on the SeekonkOur popular annual event is back. Join us to watch the full moon rise majestically over the Seekonk River with powerful binoculars. Look at the night sky and see the planets with R.I.’s amateur astronomers, the Skyscrapers. Hear live music! Bring picnics, blankets, family and friends. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). To register for…More - Dec winter birds
Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Winter BirdsLearn about migrating and year-round woodland and water birds at the park and make a bird feeder and bird collage! Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Registration required. Masks and distancing strongly encouraged. This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the Park” series with 15…More
