Events
Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 12:30 pm
Park-keepingWe are happy to announce that we have a few dates and times nailed down for park-keeping. We are trying a few different times of day in the hope that everyone finds a time that works for them. As always, you are welcome for all or part of the 90 minutes. May 6 (Thursday) 12:30…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 Saturday, May 15, 2021 @ 10:30 am
Park-keepingWe are happy to announce that we have a few dates and times nailed down for park-keeping. We are trying a few different times of day in the hope that everyone finds a time that works for them. As always, you are welcome for all or part of the 90 minutes. May 6 (Thursday) 12:30…MoreWednesday, June 2, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Park-keepingWe are happy to announce that we have a few dates and times nailed down for park-keeping. We are trying a few different times of day in the hope that everyone finds a time that works for them. As always, you are welcome for all or part of the 90 minutes. May 6 (Thursday) 12:30…More- animal detectives
Saturday, June 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 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…More - painted turtle
Saturday, July 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Totally TurtlesCreate fun turtle art and learn how to prevent or mitigate water pollution with a quick game! Check the ponds for painted and snapping turtles! 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”…More - Magnifying glass with germs. Icon with shadow on a beige background. Pharmacy flat vector illustrationMagnifying glass with germs. Icon with shadow on a beige background. Pharmacy vector illustration
Saturday, August 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). Masks and registration required. This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the…More - Bright red berryBright red berry
Saturday, September 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Traveling SeedsHow 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. Masks and registration required...More - BPC mysterious mushrooms
Saturday, October 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 Blackstone Park kiosk, by Parkside Road and East Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. Masks and registration required. This event is part…More - Leaf Creaters Nov 2019
Saturday, November 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). Masks and registration required. This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the Park” series with 15 Minute Field…More - BPC winter birds
Saturday, December 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). 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
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