Spring at Last!

Time for the 2018 program for young conservationists at Blackstone Park to begin! In addition to repeating popular events like the Moonrise over the Seekonk in late August and River Rides in September, this year the Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC) is adding special nature programs in RiverWood. This gathering place for children in K-5 sits just inside the woods at the back of Blackstone Field on River Road opposite the Narragansett Boat Club.

Led by the BPC Coordinator of RiverWood, Elena Riverstone, and other committee members, the new programs will introduce new ways of seeing nature. Exploring “the world of mud in the woods” and making “mud monsters” promises to be an instant favorite.

Winter, which is normally just planning time for the BPC Education Committee, now features a popular duck walk led by Dan Berard in February. Dan will return for another bird walk on June 2nd this year.

Volunteers are always needed to help out at these events, which often require a fair amount of preparation—part of the reason they’re so successful. If you are interested, please contact the Conservancy. See full schedule below.

Remember, too, the Boulevard Concert series in July and August. Dates and musicians will be posted on the BPC website.

Note: Both Boulevard and Blackstone Park Conservation District program dates are affected by weather, so be sure to check the website on the scheduled day if there is any question of rain or snow.

Jane Peterson

 

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