May 2019
Spring Birding at the Cumberland Monastery
Cumberland Monastery 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI Meet at the Senior Center - follow driveway past Library parking lot to the Senior Center lot. Restrooms available in the Library after 9a.m. This is our first time birding here in spring. Who knows how many different species could be present along the edges of extensive marshland and fields! Rain Date: Sunday, May 26. PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited. It's necessary to register by email: blackstonebirdsma@gmail.com Binoculars are suggested, but…
Find out more »“Rides of Discovery” Burrillville Pedestrian Path
Ride from Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library along the Burrillville Pedestrian Path with a loop around the village of Pascoag and so much more…. Depart from: Parking Area at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, RI 02830 41.9650283, -71.6765835 Join the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors and Betty & Carlo Mencucci of Burrillville Historical Society as they guide you along the Burrillville Pedestrian Path offering a 1.2 mile off-road bike path that runs along the former New…
Find out more »June 2019
Spring Birding at Chase Farm
June 1, 2019 Chase Farm 667 Great Road, Lincoln, RI Meet at the parking lot. This beautiful historic property, next to Hearthside House Museum, includes a Blacksmith Shop and a One-room Schoolhouse. The air over the fields will be full of Tree and Barn Swallows. We should see a good number of blackbirds, including Baltimore Orioles, and a variety of warblers and sparrows. A Green Heron might be fishing at the pond. Rain Date: Sunday, June 2, 8:00 a.m.…
Find out more »Celebrate National Trails Day – Bird Walk at Chase Farm
Join volunteer interpretive birders Beth and Paul Milke for an early morning bird walk exploring this beautiful, historic property located next to the Hearthside House Museum, a blacksmith shop and a one-room schoolhouse. Birds you might see here include Blackbirds, Baltimore Orioles, and a variety of Warblers and Sparrows. You might even see a Green Heron fishing at the pond. We will also honor volunteer Rosanne Sherry for her legacy in creating the Birding the Blackstone program for BHC.…
Find out more »Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy’s Monthly Guided Hike
NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.) From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…
Find out more »Celebrate National Trails Day – Explore the Blackstone River Greenway and Millville Lock Trail
Join us to celebrate National Trails Day as we honor a very special volunteer, Dave Barber, who leaves behind legacy of trail advocacy. Bring your bicycle and helmet and join us for a ride along the 3.7 mile Blackstone River Greenway from Blackstone, MA, to Uxbridge, MA. On the return trip, we will stop at the Millville parking lot (44 Hope Street, Millville, MA) for refreshments and remembrance of Dave and the projects he inspired along the Greenway. From there,…
Find out more »Providence Roller Derby Double Header
First up, catch PRD’s travel B-team, the Killah Bees, as they take on longtime rivals, Boston Roller Derby’s Boston Common! Next, PRD’s 2019 Home Season starts with an epic bout between last year’s champions the Sakonnet River Roller Rats and the ever-resilient Mob Squad. Last year’s match-up of these teams ended in a 1-point victory for the Rats, and the Mob are looking for revenge! Saturday, June 1st! First whistle at 5pm Rain date Sunday, 6/2 Buy tickets: https://providencerollerderby.ticketleap.com/june-1 RSVP…
Find out more »Live Music: Mike Malone
Come by the Visitor Center to hear local singer/songwriter Mike Malone, play some live music. Mike is a local musician who has numerous albums under his belt. His style ranges from traditional rock and roll, to pop and experimental. It's sure to be a fun, up beat show. This open to everyone, at no charge. If the weather is good, we'll try and get this show out on the deck!
Find out more »Jazz in the Factory presents The Fringe
Old Slater Mill presents JAZZ IN THE FACTORY Four Sunday evening live Jazz performances in the historic 1793 Old Slater Mill factory in downtown Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Doors 7 p.m., Performance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 2 | The Fringe Tenor-saxophonist George Garzone, a well-respected educator at Berklee and a versatile improviser, formed The Fringe with bassist Richard Appleman and drummer Bob Gullotti in 1978 to have an outlet for free and open improvisation. Between 1978 and 1982, the original…
Find out more »Art Flourishes at Northbridge High School
Opening Reception Friday, June 7, 5:30-7:30 PM. The public is welcome and encouraged to come to the opening. Location: The Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery 50 Douglas Road Whitinsville, MA 01588 This exhibit features 2-D and 3-D artwork by students of the Northbridge High School, including all grades and levels of ability. Their teachers, Julie Brigham and Jennifer Mulkerrin, will also have some of their artwork on display in our Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery. Come support the flourishing artists…
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