The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Willow Lake in Roger Williams Park in Providence due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. People should […]readmore
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Providence – The Rhode Island Foundation has received more than $3.3 million in new donations since launching its campaign to restore Roger Williams Park one year ago. With the latest contributions, the Foundation has raised more than $7.8 million toward its $10 million goal. The initiative marks a year-long celebration of the Foundation’s 100th anniversary […]readmore
Providence, R.I. — The acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular presented by Citizens Bank will return to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence with shows running nightly from October 2nd through November 2nd. This highly anticipated annual event features a breathtaking display of 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns, with over 125 of them artistically carved and displayed in scenes to […]readmore