Friends of Ballard Park in Newport RI

UPCOMING
EVENTS:

March 29
Charlie's Tree Safari
10 to 11 am
Learn more about the trees of Ballard Park on a hike led by Charlie Ridolf, the City of Newport's forester and Jaclyn Lewandowski, Friends of Ballard Park's educator. Charlie and Jackie will explain how to identify a tree by examining its bark and leaves and share unique ways to figure out a tree's heigh and age. Meet at the Hazard Road gate. Suggested donation: $5/person, $15/group

April 26
Earth Day
9 to 10 am
CLEAN UP
Meet in the Quarry Meadow
Help us keep Ballard Park Newport's most beautiful Nature Preserve!
Use the Hazard Road Entrance

11 am
FREE TOUR OF
BALLARD PARK
Meet in the Quarry Meadow
Use the Hazard Road Entrance

May 3
Star Gazing
8 to 9 pm
in the Quarry Meadow
Use the Hazard Road Entrance
Take an unique look at the night skies and spring constellations. The early-setting moon will leave a dark night sky for optimal viewing. Bring a comfy chair, blankets, warm clothes and warm drinks. $5 suggested donation.

May 10
Bird Walk
8 to 9 am
A morning walk through Ballard Park to look for feathered residents and migratory species. Learn more about bird identification by sight and sound. All birding levels welcome. Bring binoculars, if you have them, and wear sturdy walking shoes. Meet at the Wickham Road entrance directly across from Rogers High School.

June 15
Father’s Day Tour of Ballard Park
10 am
Start Father’s Day with fresh air and a hike of the trails at Ballard Park! Friends of Ballard Park staff will host a guided tour of the thirteen acre park providing information on its unique features and history. Meet at the Wickham Road entrance across from Rogers High School. $10 suggested donation per family.