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URI Master Gardener’s Open House
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesYou are invited to tour the indoor and outdoorspaces at the Botanical Center. In the Conservatory and adjacent greenhouses,you will discover palm trees, cycads, orchids, begonias, a carnivorous plantbog, a koi pond, and many tropical plants. Wander in the outdoor perennialgardens, in bloom from early Spring through late Fall and enjoy a ScavengerHunt. The Hunt […]
Insects in the Garden
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPam Gilpin, self trained in the science of entomology and an estate gardener in the Newport area, will offer an informative photo essay and discussion about insects found in our gardens Insects play an essential role in our gardens as pollinators, predators, recyclers of decomposing animal and plant material and as a source of food for birds, mammals, […]
Irrigation & Water Conservation
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesHow much water does your gardenneed? How often should it be watered? What is the best way for the irrigation be applied? In manycases it is easier to over-water your plants than to not provide enough.Over-watering can actually damage or kill your plants, wasting water, and energy. Learn how topractice these land conservation skills while […]
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPam Gilpin, self trained in the science of entomology and anestate gardener in the Newport area, will offer an informative photo essay anddiscussion about insects found in our gardens. Insects play an essential rolein our gardens as pollinators, predators, recyclers of decomposing animal andplant material, and as a source of food for birds, mammals and […]
Fairy Garden Days 2018
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesExplore our greenhouses and grounds where fairy houses and villages abound! Embark on a scavenger hunt and walk through the Gnome Trail! Enchant others with your creativity by crafting a fairy or gnome home! Experience the healing power of nature as you and your family strolls through this magical world! General Admission: $10.00 Children (ages […]
Healing Herbs Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesIn this introductory workshop we will share information on nourishing herbs that can be used topically and internally to heal the body from common ailments. We will touch, taste, and smell herbs including Calendula, Elderberry, and Lavender and will discuss creative ways to incorporate them into our lives! Class Price: $20 (BC members $17) Space […]
Ceremonial Space Clearing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesSpace clearing creates harmony and well-being. Using techniques from many cultures, we will utilize scents, sounds and objects from nature to enhance our lives and honor our ancestral past. Bring your own personal objects to charge on our altar. Price:$25 per person ($21 for members). Space is limited Preregistration required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register by […]
High Tea with Farmacy Herbs
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin Farmacy Herbalists as they make herbal teas for you to try! Each tea will have 3-4 tasty healing herbs in them. The herbalists will discuss the healing properties and uses of each ingredient and proper preparation methods for making herbal teas. Taste, smell and discover herbal teas that can help balance health, nourish and […]
Flower Crowns & Spring Spritzes—Crafts & Cocktails
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesGirls night out! Join award winning mixologist Willa Van Nostrand from LittleBitte Artisanal Cocktails for botanical inspired cocktails while making beautiful flower crowns to wear and display with The Greek Gardener, Nicole Michalopoulos. Bites, beverages & materials for crowns included.Price:$50 per person ($43 for members). Space is limited, preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401) 680-7250 to register by April […]
Good Morning Yogi
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice:$15 per student ($13 for members)Pre-Registration requiredOur intro to children’s yoga class, brought to you by certified children’s yoga instructor Laura Cioe, will offer children of all abilities a safe, non-competitive, non-judgmental FUN environment where they can move their bodies, use their imaginations, and feel completely accepted exactly where they are. Yoga naturally leads children to […]
Mindfulness & Meditation for Busy Bodies
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesFamilies of School-aged children welcome!Price:$15 per child($13 for members). Includes instructor fee and all materials. Space is limited and preregistration is required by April 14, 2018. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or call (401) 680-7263 to register.Laura Cioe, mindfulness and meditation coach, brings you a very special workshop for children of all abilities. Here they will learn what happens […]
Heart Healthy, Naturally
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn how to nourish the heart and circulatory systems usingregulatory herbal remedies, and discover ways we can reliably assess andimprove our own heart's functional health.This workshop will be led by Jillian VanNostrand aprofessional medicinal herbalist, registered nurse, certified midwife, sexeducator and counselor for both adults and adolescents. Learn more aboutJillian’s practice at RadicalRemedies.com**Wear comfortable clothing.Class […]
Rose Garden Pruning Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMary Malouin, a URI Master Gardener and leader of the volunteer Rose Maze crew, will offer a Rose Pruning Demonstration. The Rose Maze has over 700 roses with 20 varieties including drift, shrub, and climbing roses. In bloom from June through November, the roses create a beautiful setting for photography, contemplation, exploration, and fun. This […]
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesHave questions about starting your garden? Come talk with the URI Master Gardeners to get your questions answered! They will also have free soil testing. For more information about getting your soil tested visit https://web.uri.edu/mastergardener/soil-testing-service/
Urban Container Gardening
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesWith inexpensive containers and suitable soilmix, you can create an urbangarden virtually anywhere - on roof tops, vacant city lots, brown fields, andunused portion of parking lots. Learn how to make the most of your space andmaximize production. This workshop is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. Please […]
Orchid Society Pest Control Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPest and DiseaseControl – Best Practices Do you have foolproof methods of keeping insects and diseases at bay? Most everyone is on the lookout for different or newer techniques. This workshop is open to the public and is free with admission to the Botanical Center.
Floral Arranging with the Greek Gardener
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us in learning how to arrange stunning seasonalblooms in a vase arrangement. This class will give you a good foundation on the technical tricks of flower arranging as well as composition, color, and design. To see more of Nicole’s work visit www.thegreekgardenerri.com.Workshop Price: $75 Includes all materials, instructor fee and flowers.Space is limitedPreregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or […]
Kitchen Herbal Spring Tonics
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn how to use common kitchen herbs to make tasty tonic remedies for a gentle spring detox.This workshop will be led by Jillian VanNostrand a professional medicinal herbalist, registered nurse, certified midwife, sex educator and counselor for both adults and adolescents. Learn more about Jillian’s practice at RadicalRemedies.comClass Price: $15 (BC members $13)Space is limited, […]
Fairy Workshop: Finishing Touches
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThe last workshop before the big event! We will share our materials and work on final design elements. Please bring natural materials to share with fellow Fairy Home Architects! And bring something to carry your natural materials home with you.We will also have crafts to help with the staging and design of the houses, so […]
Scientific Advances of Carnivorous Plants
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin the New England Carnivorous Plant Society as Harvard Forest's Aaron Ellison talks about "Scientific advances with Darwin’s'most wonderful plants in the world'". There will also be a silent auction!This workshop is open to the public and is free with admission to the Botanical Center.