Events
- Bird Walk 2019
Sunday, June 2, 2019 @ 8:00 am
Birding WalkWe will explore Blackstone Park under expert guidance in search of songbirds and other spring arrivals. Possibilities include warblers, vireos, tanagers, grosbeaks and flycatchers. Bring your binoculars, comfortable shoes, and questions as we learn about the importance of Blackstone Park and the many species that pass through. Meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk: Parkside Rd. & E. Orchard…More -
Thursday, June 6, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Park-keepingJoin us to help keep the Park in shape. Enjoy a light workout for a short while or the whole 90 minutes. Our activities: manage stormwater spread mulch weed fix trails spread woodchips mend fences have fun! Meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk: Parkside Rd. & E. Orchard Av., Providence, RI 02906. Dates, times and locations subject…More - Jazz in the Park 2019
Sunday, June 16, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Jazz in the ParkCome hear students from the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School play classic jazz with energy and finesse, featuring RI Philharmonic Jazz Ensembles led by Wendy Klein. Bring a chair or a blanket. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Rd. aka River Dr., Providence, RI 02906). To register please click here.…More - Art & Exploration
Saturday, July 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Butterfly vs. MothLearn the difference between moths and butterflies through easy origami! Using field guides, you can create a real local species or make up your own. We will then look for butterflies and moths in the field. A limited supply of host plant seeds will be available. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club…More -
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Park-keepingJoin us to help keep the Park in shape. Enjoy a light workout for a short while or the whole 90 minutes. Our activities: manage stormwater spread mulch weed fix trails spread woodchips mend fences have fun! Meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk: Parkside Rd. & E. Orchard Av., Providence, RI 02906. Dates, times and locations subject…More - Blvd Concerts
Thursday, July 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Miss Wensday – 1st Boulevard Concert6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Funded by Senate Judicial Grants and your memberships. Rain date: Thursday, July 18th, 6pmMore -
Thursday, July 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Classical GAS – 2nd Boulevard Concert6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Funded by Senate Judicial Grants and your memberships. Rain date: Thursday August 1st, 6pmMore -
Saturday, August 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Camouflage InsectsExplore camouflage insects and make a model of a preying mantis. With field guides and hand lenses, we will go on a bug hunt. 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 Minute Field Trips,…More -
Thursday, August 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Latin Jazz/Wendy Klein – 3rd Boulevard Concert6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Funded by Senate Judicial Grants and your memberships. Rain date: Thursday, August 15th, 6pmMore -
Thursday, August 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Nickel Jukebox – 4th Boulevard Concert6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Funded by Senate Judicial Grants and your memberships. Rain date: Thursday, August 29th, 6pmMore -
Saturday, September 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Bug Hunt/BugeballThe insects have grown! We will collect live insects for study and draw from observation using colored pencils. Specimens in lucite will also be provided. 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 Minute Field…More -
Thursday, September 12, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Park-keepingJoin us to help keep the Park in shape. Enjoy a light workout for a short while or the whole 90 minutes. Our activities: manage stormwater spread mulch weed fix trails spread woodchips mend fences have fun! Meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk: Parkside Rd. & E. Orchard Av., Providence, RI 02906. Dates, times and locations subject…More - Microsoft Word - Moonrise 2019
Saturday, September 14, 2019 @ 7:00 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 and listen to family friendly music as we savor the fall evening. Bring a blanket or chairs, insect repellent, flashlights, and for the literary part of the program, please bring a copy…More - RiverRide September 15 2019
Sunday, September 15, 2019 @ 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 AM, noon, or 1 PM. Meet at the Narragansett Boat Club Dock, 2…More -
Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Spooky SpidersMake a crayon-resist garden spider web while listening to Eric Carle’s “The Very Busy Spider”. Search for webs, mushrooms, and spooky trees in a guided hike. Meet at the Blackstone Park South Section, near Patterson Street and Rhode Island Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. Part of the Art & Exploration at Blackstone Park series, with 15 Minute…More - 2019 park keeping
Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Park-keepingJoin us to help keep the Park in shape. Enjoy a light workout for a short while or the whole 90 minutes. Our activities: manage stormwater spread mulch weed fix trails spread woodchips mend fences have fun! Meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk: Parkside Rd. & E. Orchard Av., Providence, RI 02906. Dates, times and locations subject…More -
Saturday, November 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Leaf CreaturesWe will collect and identify leaves, do leaf rubbings, and collage them to make leaf creatures. Meet at the Blackstone Park North Section, on Irving Avenue near Loring Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. Part of the Art & Exploration at Blackstone Park series, with 15 Minute Field Trips, at 10 a.m. first Saturdays July 2019 – June…More -
Saturday, December 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 -
Saturday, January 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Cones and ConifersBundle up and learn how to identify pine from spruce, fir and more. Adults down to pre-school age will examine and draw needles, scales, and cones. 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 Minute Field…More -
Saturday, February 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Moss & MicroworldsThose brave enough to face the cold in February will collect moss and lichen from fallen branches and then at a warmer location observe them in a microscope. We’ll also learn about tardigrades and rotifers and make bizarre moving puppets through paper manipulation. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Rd. aka…More -
Saturday, March 7, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Frogs & ToadsLearn about RI’s 10 native frog species and design your own frog or toad trading card! Meet at the Blackstone Park North Section, on Irving Avenue near Loring Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. Part of the Art & Exploration at Blackstone Park series, with 15 Minute Field Trips, at 10 a.m. first Saturdays July 2019 – June…More -
Saturday, April 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Looking Under LogsWe’ll look for worms, salamanders, and more, then draw an underground map using visuals and our imaginations. Meet at the Blackstone Park South Section, near Patterson Street and Rhode Island Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. Part of the Art & Exploration at Blackstone Park series, with 15 Minute Field Trips, at 10 a.m. first Saturdays July 2019…More -
Saturday, May 2, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Milkweed & MonarchsWe will focus on milkweed, the host plant of monarchs, and do a watercolor study. There will be a limited supply of seeds to take home. 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 Minute Field…More -
Saturday, June 6, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Bizarre BeetlesBeetles are the most diverse order of insects. Pick your favorite, from ladybugs and fireflies to rhinoceros and green dung beetles. Create a beetle card with watercolors or make an easy ladybug with collage. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Rd. aka River Dr., Providence, RI 02906). Part of the Art & Exploration at…More
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