On our planet, dark cool-loving microbes survive well in cracks and crevices of metal-rich rocks. Could the same be true for Mars, if not today, then long ago? Join Dr. Dawn Cardace, geology professor at URI, to learn all about astrobiology and imagine what life beyond Earth could look like! Free sandwiches will be provided […]
Join URI- NASA Space Grant Consortium for the program: Life on Earth...and Maybe Mars? Wednesday, April 24 at 4 pm for kids 6+ Dawn Cardace, Ph.D from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Rhode Island will be hosting the program. There will be fun activities, food, and possibly even some swag! To register […]
“Life in Lava Caves on Earth and (maybe!) Mars” Have you ever visited a cave? Did you know caves exist on other planets too!? Caves on Mars could be the perfect place for life to hide! Join URI's Jess Peluso for this awesome event. Registration recommended for kids ages 6+, contact Ms. Sammi.
Explore brain science through a fun interactive workshop! On Saturday, May 11th at 1:00 pm, join students from Roger Williams University to participate in a fun educational program all about the brain with BrainWavesRI. There will be activities for all ages and a chance to touch a real brain! Link to Brain Waves RI.
Join the library and Brain Waves RI as we disuess the most amazing organ in our body, the brain! Learn all about brain structure, memory, and common brain myths. Engage in fun brain related activities and touch a real brain! This workshop is intended for children ages 12 and under and caregivers are required to […]
Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]
Brain Waves RI will be be holding an interactive workshop on the brain for teens and adults ages 13+. Learn about: Brain structure Memory Bipolar Disorder Cognitive flexibility Common myths about the brain Engage in cognitive flexibility activities and learn how much our brains are capable of adapting to new rules! And hold a real […]
Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]
Explore the world of fossils and rocks through hands-on activities at four rotating stations. Participants can identify fossils, create “fossils” by pressing shells and bones into clay, tell stories using colored chalk and paint inspirational messages on rocks for public places or personal keepsakes. We have limited spaces available, so register below to secure your […]
Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]
Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]
Park Ranger Sparkle Bryant will introduce kids to Roger Williams and his life’s work to gain religious freedom. Using a giant floor map, students follow Roger Williams’ travels across the landscape of Southeastern New England. Although the program is mainly history-based, it incorporates science, natural history, language arts, and geography! No registration is required.
