ENACTS – RWP Neighborhood Community Event

May 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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ENACTS – RWP Neighborhood Community Event

May 29, 5:00-7:30 pm 
Location: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center

 

Are you ready to make an impact in your community? 

You are invited to participate in a Listening Session and Focus Group in Providence!

We are a team of researchers from the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design spearheading an exciting project  on Nature-based Solutions (NbS), funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (Award number:  2418376). Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are strategies that mimic or harness natural processes to  address issues such as extreme weather events, heat, and limited access to safe places to exercise or  recreate. The project was reviewed and approved by the University of New Hampshire Institutional  Review Board under (IRB #: IRB-FY2025-1).

What’s in Store? 

  • Location: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St, Providence, RI 02905
  • Date: May 29, 5:00-7:30 pm 
  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours of facilitated dialogue; you will be asked to respond to  questions about how you access and use NbS in your community.
  • Compensation: If you complete the Focus Group questions, you may be eligible to receive a $40 Visa gift card. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
  • Eligibility:Participants must be between 18-89 years old, live in or serve one of the designated  ENACTS neighborhoods (See Map); be able to speak English, and be able to travel to the community  meeting site. *Participants must be legal U.S. tax residents (if you would like to be eligible to receive a  Gift Card). Participants must provide informed consent prior to participating in the focus group portion  of the research study.

Ready to Join? Please use fill out this form LINK HERE to reserve your spot. Upon confirmation, we will provide additional  details about the location, agenda, and other instructions including the consent form, to help you get  started. For any questions or further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Johanna Barthmaier-Payne at: [email protected]. We look forward to collaborating with you on this research opportunity!

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Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

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From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳

With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026.

Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts.

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#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year!

Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan? 

Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park.

As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.”

Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!
To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂

We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!
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