Seagrave Memorial Observatory
Seagrave Memorial Observatory is wholly owned and operated by Skyscrapers, Inc. They currently have 4 telescopes in operation.
Seagrave Memorial Observatory is wholly owned and operated by Skyscrapers, Inc. They currently have 4 telescopes in operation.
Save the Bay's "interactive marine science center is home to more than 40 species from Narragansett Bay, often including rare lobsters, crabs, seahorses, sea robins, terrapins and more. Three touch tanks allow you to get up close and personal with little skates, urchins, spider crabs, sea stars, dogfish sharks and more - all from local waters." - from the website, July 6, 2018
"Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark is recognized internationally as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. The 1793 Old Slater Mill, 1810 Wilkinson Mill and the 1758 Sylvanus Brown House are located here."
- From the Facebook About page, July 8, 2018
Wilkinson Mill and the Sylvanus Brown House are also part of the historical site. URI Master Gardeners maintain an historical garden at the site as well. The garden is typical of the period 1790-1830.
Several exhibits and activites are environment related, such as the Children's Garden and Waterways.
Phone: 401.680.7221
Ladd Observatory is a public education and outreach facility of the Department of Physics at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
"We develop and implement programs designed to educate the general public on a number of environmental and ecological subjects including an understanding of the natural world, the natural habitat of fish and wildlife, and astronomy."
- From the website, July 8, 2018
"Skyscrapers, Inc. is a group of amateur astronomers who share a love of the sky. Members include knowledgeable veterans and beginning observers who get together regularly to discuss and learn about the science of astronomy."
- From the website, July 7, 2018
"Audubon provides fun, engaging, and informative public programs for children, adults, and families."
- From the website, July 10, 2018
"SPC conducts ongoing water-quality surveys, public outreach programs and works to focus legislative and regulatory attention on protecting these valuable resources. We spearhead land preservation and habitat restoration projects and partner with other groups to achieve results. SPC also conducts educational events and seminars for all who are interested in the salt pond environment. SPC-guided kayak tours are popular outings and feature guest experts who point out and discuss areas of interest and concern.