Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?

May 5, 2018 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

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Pam 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 and other insects. Learn how to create the right habitat so that you can have insects working for you in your garden.

Workshop is FREE. Preregister 24 hours in advance by emailing [email protected].

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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew will bring a preview of The Greatest Show On Earth® to Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, kicking off this summer’s Movies in the Park series on May 8! You will be treated to a high-energy mini performance featuring a variety of acts, including unicycles, jump rope acrobatics, balancing, and more – all building excitement for @ringling’s return to Providence! This Friday, grab a bite to eat at 5 PM from one of the amazing food trucks at Carousel Village, and then head over to the Boathouse lawn (just across the street) for the Ringling Bros. preview show at 5:30 PM. Stick around to see The Greatest Showman at 8 PM! Thank you to our wonderful partners for bringing this fabulous family-friendly spectacle to the park: @ringling @pvd_foodtruckevents @pvdfilmfestival @rwpzoo @pvdparks

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Thank you @pechakuchapvd for making this happen, @hibarlobar for shaking up drinks, and support from @pvdparks!

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