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Learning Landscape

Vanessa Venturini, Coordinator
 
SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS AND FESTIVALS

Wish you could take the kids somewhere tropical this school vacation?  Now you can!  Join us for the Learning Landscape Program at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, open to the public during February and April School Vacation weeks.

Check out the PROJO NEWS BLOG of this year's program!

FEBRUARY + APRIL VACATION
LEARNING LANDSCAPE KID'S DAYS

Join us next Year!

Located at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Providence
the program begins at 10am and ends at 12:15pm each day
Open to children 5 – 12 years old accompanied by their adult chaperones
COST: $5.00 per person

Kids have the chance to feel a coyote's fur, learn about red wiggler worm composting and even feed a venus fly trap during these specially guided field trips. Each child will plant seeds in their own greenhouse, take them home and watch them grow! View the BROCHURE for this and other fun activities during April Vacation.
 
Available by advance reservation only.

Space is limited.  Call 874-2900 or email ceec@etal.uri.edu
for information or to make a reservation.

SEASONAL FESTIVALS
 
The EAST FARM SPRING FESTIVAL and GREENSHARE GARDEN SCHOOL have offered opportunities every spring and fall for families to explore the natural world together through fun and informative exhibits and craft activities.
 

GreenShare Garden School

October 10, 2009
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Providence
 
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