Ranger Walkabout

Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley.

During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60 minutes long.

Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces on varying types of terrain with no access to bathroom facilities. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly suggested.

August 3: Getting Wild with Roger Williams, 165 Pitman Street, Providence, RI

When Massachusetts banished Roger Williams in 1636, he made several stops along his harrowing journey to find Providence. One of his stops was along the Seekonk River. Join a naturalist from the Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership and a park ranger for a stroll along the river to hear stories of this journey and explore the plants and animals that made up Roger’s world.

Meet behind East Side Market, 165 Pitman Street, Providence, to connect to the bike path. We encourage you to bring your own equipment – binoculars and field guides – so that we can limit sharing among participants.