Join a series of FREE summer walks and hikes to explore Roger Williams Park’s 435 acres and abundant natural beauty:
Nature Walk
Saturday, August 4 | 9:00-10:30 AM
Meet at the Museum of Natural History (map)
Discover the great variety of plants and animals inhabiting Roger Williams Park and learn to identify wildflowers and urban wildlife with a naturalist from the Museum of Natural History. Additional dates: September 1, October 6 and November 3.
Pre-registration preferred. Call (401) 680-7221 or email [email protected]Β to register.Β Ages 7+; no pets, please.
Family Birding Walk
Sunday, August 5 | 8:00-9:00 AM
Meet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map)
Discover the birds of Roger Williams Park on a guided family birding walk along part of the Parkβs Big Lakes trail, presented in partnership with Ocean State Bird Club.Β Binoculars will be available. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Please RSVP to [email protected].Β
Moon Hike
Sunday, August 26 | 8:00-9:00 PM
Meet at the Museum of Natural History (map)
Explore the moonlit trails of Roger Williams Park with Museum of Natural History Director RenΓ©e Gamba while learning about the night sky and nocturnal animals. Additional date: September 24.
Pre-registration is preferred. Call (401) 680-7224 or email [email protected]Β to register.Β Ages 7+; no pets, please.
There are also plenty of opportunities for self-guided nature exploration. Discover several miles of woodland trails that wind along the water’s edge, orΒ take a tourΒ of the Parkβs notable trees.
For more information, contact [email protected].

