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Butterflies in the Park

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Butterflies fluttering amidst sun-drenched meadows are a sure sign of summer. Hunt for butterflies in the sweeping lawns and hidden spaces in Roger Williams Park. A naturalist from the Museum of Natural History will help you discover how to find and identify these flying jewels. Program fee is $3 per person (includes museum admission); free […]

Don`t forget: our partners at Roger Williams Park are operating under different schedules for the holidays, but there`s still lots going on this week and next! Visit their websites and social pages for more details and updates.

🌲 @rwpbotanicalcenter is open every Tues.-Sun., 10 AM-4 PM except for Dec. 25, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. See the festive trains all month and catch a Story Time with Chris this Saturday!

🐧 @rwpzoo is open every Thurs.-Mon., 10 AM-4 PM except for Dec. 24 & 25. Get tickets to see the Holiday Lights Spectacular (check for weather cancellations before you go) and save the date for free Zoo admission day on Dec. 27 (10 AM-3 PM).

✨ @rwpmuseum is open daily 10 AM-4 PM except for Dec. 25, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. Get tickets for Planetarium shows weekends at 2 PM, and visit Betsey Williams Cottage for an open house on Dec. 26!

Visit our calendar (link in bio) for more events for all ages this month, whether you`re seeking a little merriment or a moment of mindfulness this holiday season.

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Don't forget: our partners at Roger Williams Park are operating under different schedules for the holidays, but there's still lots going on this week and next! Visit their websites and social pages for more details and updates. 🌲 @rwpbotanicalcenter is open every Tues.-Sun., 10 AM-4 PM except for Dec. 25, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. See the festive trains all month and catch a Story Time with Chris this Saturday! 🐧 @rwpzoo is open every Thurs.-Mon., 10 AM-4 PM except for Dec. 24 & 25. Get tickets to see the Holiday Lights Spectacular (check for weather cancellations before you go) and save the date for free Zoo admission day on Dec. 27 (10 AM-3 PM). ✨ @rwpmuseum is open daily 10 AM-4 PM except for Dec. 25, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. Get tickets for Planetarium shows weekends at 2 PM, and visit Betsey Williams Cottage for an open house on Dec. 26! Visit our calendar (link in bio) for more events for all ages this month, whether you're seeking a little merriment or a moment of mindfulness this holiday season.

Have you seen green Adirondack chairs appearing in Roger Williams Park? With funding from the @aarplivable #aarpcommunitychallenge grant program and the hard work of @pvdparks to install them, these Conversation Nooks invite visitors to sit, unwind, and connect with neighbors and loved ones.

Find four spots along Frederick C. Green Memorial Blvd. and near the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.

Even in the winter months, we hope these seating nooks will offer a few moments of reprieve in the outdoors when neighbors need it most.

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Have you seen green Adirondack chairs appearing in Roger Williams Park? With funding from the @aarplivable #aarpcommunitychallenge grant program and the hard work of @pvdparks to install them, these Conversation Nooks invite visitors to sit, unwind, and connect with neighbors and loved ones. Find four spots along Frederick C. Green Memorial Blvd. and near the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Even in the winter months, we hope these seating nooks will offer a few moments of reprieve in the outdoors when neighbors need it most.

A friendly heads up to Park-goers: Maple and Pine avenues at Cladastris Avenue are temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks, limiting vehicle access to Park Avenue via FC Greene Memorial Boulevard.

This temporary closure makes way for boardwalk construction at Cunliff Lake, a public access project that will enhance recreational opportunities at Roger Williams Park!

During this period, traffic will be detoured to park entrance and exit locations at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Drivers using the Elmwood Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to FC Greene Memorial Boulevard to Linden Avenue to Elmwood Avenue south to Park Avenue east. Those using the Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to Montgomery Avenue to Broad Street south to Warwick Avenue south to Park Avenue west.

Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open. However, visitors are advised to follow posted signage and respect all barriers, as a crane will be active weekdays from 7AM to 3PM.

For updates and more information about the project, follow @pvdparks

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A friendly heads up to Park-goers: Maple and Pine avenues at Cladastris Avenue are temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks, limiting vehicle access to Park Avenue via FC Greene Memorial Boulevard. This temporary closure makes way for boardwalk construction at Cunliff Lake, a public access project that will enhance recreational opportunities at Roger Williams Park! During this period, traffic will be detoured to park entrance and exit locations at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Drivers using the Elmwood Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to FC Greene Memorial Boulevard to Linden Avenue to Elmwood Avenue south to Park Avenue east. Those using the Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to Montgomery Avenue to Broad Street south to Warwick Avenue south to Park Avenue west. Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open. However, visitors are advised to follow posted signage and respect all barriers, as a crane will be active weekdays from 7AM to 3PM. For updates and more information about the project, follow @pvdparks

Thanks to everyone who came out to the RWP Winter Wonderland this past Saturday! From cookies and hot cocoa to a visit from the big man in red, there was much merry-making to be had! Bundle up and swing by Roger Williams Park any evening this month to see all the twinkling lights. 🎄

Shout out to all of our Park partners for putting on the festive event:

@pvdparks
@rwpmuseum
@rwpbotanicalcenter
@rwpgatewaycenter
@rwpzoo

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Thanks to everyone who came out to the RWP Winter Wonderland this past Saturday! From cookies and hot cocoa to a visit from the big man in red, there was much merry-making to be had! Bundle up and swing by Roger Williams Park any evening this month to see all the twinkling lights. 🎄 Shout out to all of our Park partners for putting on the festive event: @pvdparks @rwpmuseum @rwpbotanicalcenter @rwpgatewaycenter @rwpzoo
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1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 47-4414743.
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