- Earth Day Spring Cleaning in Blackstone Park
Meet us at the Parkside entrance to Blackstone Park for a spring renewal in our park to celebrate, from 1:30 to 3pm on Saturday, April 28th. To spread mulch, fix fencing and signage,…
More Saturday, Apr 28, 2018 @ 1:30 pm A Mindful Ramble September 23 2018
Enjoy the first full day of fall with an unhurried, 90-minute stroll around the woods and waters of Blackstone Park. Hear, see and smell the forest, ridge and bay. Discover nature, while experiencing…
More Sunday, Sep 23, 2018 @ 4:00 pm- Birding Walk
We 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…
More Sunday, Jun 2, 2019 @ 8:00 am - MoonRise on the Seekonk
Join 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…
More Monday, Nov 11, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - Winter Birds
Learn 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…
More Saturday, Dec 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am Aug 2020-Sounds of Summer
Buzz, whir, click, chirp! It's summer, and the trees, fields, and warm nights are full of sounds! They sound like machinery, but they're actually insects! Learn how insects make sounds, then make…
More Saturday, Aug 15, 2020 @ 10:00 am- Cones and Conifers
They'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…
More Saturday, Jan 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am Birds of Blackstone Park - with Dan Berard
Birds of Blackstone Park - with Dan Berard
Birds of Blackstone Park - with Dan Berard
Join 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…
More Sunday, Aug 15, 2021 @ 7:00 amBirds and Bugs of York Pond - with Dan Berard
Birds and Bugs of York Pond - with Dan Berard
Bird Bug Walk Aug 29 2021
York 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…
More Sunday, Aug 29, 2021 @ 8:00 am- Calling Back the Light
If you’ve walked in Blackstone Park in the last year-plus, you may have noticed whimsical and eye-catching works created by nature/environmental artist Pam Steager with the Conservancy’s approval. Now Pam is planning…
More Sunday, Dec 19, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - Emmett Van Leer Jazz Collective
The Emmett Van Leer Jazz Collective is a group of college-age musicians attending some of the top music schools in the country. Started in Providence RI in 2019, the group plays a…
More Saturday, Jun 18, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - Paula Clare – Special Edition
Performing jazz standards and telling the stories that go with them. Featuring Joe Parillo - piano, Rick Couto - drums, Wendy Klein - flute, Joe Potenza - bass. At Blackstone Field, across from…
More Saturday, Jul 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - Indian Music – with The Murky Clouds
At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Bring a blanket! To register for the event please click here. The Murky Clouds is a three-piece Indian…
More Sunday, Jul 10, 2022 @ 6:00 pm Aug Butterflies and Moths 2022
Learn about pollination, migration, host plants, and the survival skills of local butterflies and moths. Make an origami moth or butterfly or design a caterpillar for our “caterpillar runway”. Explore the native…
More Saturday, Aug 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm- A Shoreline Walk with Greg Gerritt
Come 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…
More Saturday, Aug 20, 2022 @ 9:00 am - Daffodil Planting
Last fall’s daffodil planting pilot project was a resounding success. Boulevard walkers hundreds of cheerful daffodil blooms this spring. With support from a generous donor, we are expanding the daffodil project and are…
More Friday, Oct 14, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - RiverRide on the Seekonk
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…
More Sunday, Oct 16, 2022 @ 11:00 am - Lichens and Likable Creatures
Did you know lichens are a pioneer species and can teach us about air quality and climate change? Go on a scavenger hunt for shrubby, leafy, and crusty lichens, see how some…
More Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm 2-Feb Winter Animals 2023
Rhode Island has some clever animals, from hibernating groundhogs, ptarmigan "snowshoe" feet and burrows, migrating snowy owls, and more. Match animals with their adaptations and look for evidence of animals around the…
More Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 @ 2:00 pm- Winter Duck Walk with Dan Berard
We are delighted to inform you Dan Berard will lead two Duck Walks on Sunday, February 12 and on Sunday, February 26. Both events start at 2:00 PM. Dan, an expert naturalist…
More Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 @ 2:00 pm 3-March-March of Frogs 2023
Learn to identify frogs and toads by their call and get involved with FrogWatch while making clay frogs and slime! Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River…
More Saturday, Mar 11, 2023 @ 2:00 pm4-Apr Looking Under Logs 2023
Follow Blind-Lemon Nightcrawler, the deep underground jazz worm, as we look for worms, pill bugs, and more and learn about compost options around Providence. Special guests and a life-size Candyland game for…
More Saturday, Apr 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm- Earth Day Cleanup
Join us for an Earth Day cleanup along the Seekonk River Shoreline. Meet by the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906).
More Saturday, Apr 22, 2023 @ 8:00 am Birding-Walks flyer
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We are delighted that Dan Berard, expert naturalist and ornithologist, will lead two walks in search of migrating and local birds. Bring your binoculars, spotting scopes, or camera. Join us on Friday,…
More Friday, May 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am5-May Pollinator Pathways 2023
Make simple origami moths, butterflies, and bees while learning about native host and nectar plants. Make seed bombs to spread at the base of trees, along roads, or plant at home! Meet…
More Saturday, May 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pmFlyer Workshop
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On Wednesday, May 31st, from 7 to 9pm, the Blackstone Parks Conservancy, Seekonk River Alliance, and the City of Providence will host a Blackstone Parks Gateway Community Design Open House at Temple…
More Wednesday, May 31, 2023 @ 7:00 pm- Baby Birds and Bunnies
What does it take to raise young birds and bunnies? Build a nest for your "eggs" and play a food relay game to feed them. Learn how to help birds get more…
More Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm Classical Indian Music 2023
With Ajit Acharya, tabla, and Srinivas Reddy, sitar. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Bring a blanket! To register for the event please click…
More Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 @ 6:00 pmSummer Concert at the Trolley Shelter
Summer Concert at the Trolley Shelter
Please join us for a short annual meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023, 5:15 – 6:00.* We will meet outdoors, at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near the intersection of Blackstone Boulevard…
More Thursday, Jun 15, 2023 @ 5:15 pm- Classical High Jazz and Rock Band
6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near the intersection of Blackstone Boulevard and Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Peter Vilbig will open the concert 15 minutes before.…
More Thursday, Jun 15, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - Miss Wensday
6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near the intersection of Blackstone Boulevard and Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Rain date: July 13.
More Thursday, Jul 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 7-Jul Totally Turtles 2023
Do you know about "Plastic-Free July"? Plastic harms many aquatic animals and only 5-6% gets recycled in the U.S. Learn how to reduce your plastic use and about wetland ecosystems while making…
More Saturday, Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm- Latin Jazz with Wendy Klein and Robertico Arias
6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near the intersection of Blackstone Boulevard and Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Rain date: Thursday, July 27, 6-7:30pm.
More Thursday, Jul 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - Nickel Jukebox
6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near the intersection of Blackstone Boulevard and Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Rain date: Thursday, August 17, 6-7:30pm.
More Thursday, Aug 10, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 8-Aug Daring Dragonflies 2023
Look for dragonflies near York Pond and make a dragonfly from natural materials. Learn how to reduce pollution and storm-water runoff as we play a game following "Bob" making mistakes all over…
More Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 @ 2:00 pm- Stone Cold Gypsies
6-7:30pm at the Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter, near the intersection of Blackstone Boulevard and Elmgrove Avenue. Part of our annual free concert series. Rain date: Thursday, August 31.
More Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 9-Sep Animal Detectives 2023
Look for tracks, scat, homes, and food remains with a fun scavenger hunt. Learn about RI's six squirrel species and how each is adapted to this area. Explore our table of furs,…
More Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 @ 2:00 pm- Mysterious Mushrooms
Our best-attended program! Learn how fun fungi are and their roles in the environment. We will make mushrooms out of clay and take a short guided hike. Meet at Patterson Park, Patterson St.…
More Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - Moonrise on the Seekonk
THIS IS A 2023 EVENT! Watch the Hunter's Moon rise majestically over the Seekonk River. Observe the night sky with powerful binoculars. Gaze at the planets through telescopes with R.I.’s amateur astronomers,…
More Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - Leaf Creatures
Take a magical journey collecting leaves and identifying broadleaf trees and their role in mitigating climate change! Make leaf rubbings and leaf creatures and have great outdoor fun! We’ll also be collecting…
More Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - Winter Birds
Make a bird collage and cone feeder. Learn to identify different seed-eating birds and Project FeederWatch. Look for seedeaters, raptors, and ducks along the Seekonk River. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from…
More Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
