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Roger Williams Park: History and Renewal
Wendy Nilsson, M.Ed, CPSI, Superintendent of the Providence Parks Department
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @ 4-5 PM
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Join us for an insightful presentation by Wendy Nilsson, Superintendent of the Providence Parks Department, as she explores the rich history of Roger Williams Park, its evolution as a cornerstone of the Providence community, and its transformation through recent renovation projects.
She will discuss the park’s origins, cultural significance, ecological features, and efforts to preserve and enhance its beauty and functionality for future generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the heart of our city’s green space!
Wendy Nilsson, M.Ed, CPSI, has served as the Superintendent of the Providence Parks Department for the past nine years, leading a dynamic, multi-departmental team in reimagining the city’s 123 parks, including iconic spaces such as Roger Williams Park, the North Burial Ground, the Museum of Natural History, the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Gateway Visitors Center, the Botanical Center, the Providence Rink, and numerous historic buildings.
Thank you to our previous speakers:
Living to 100 Whether You Want To Or Not
William J. Kole, Award-winning Journalist and Author
Presented April 28, 2025
The First Italians to Come to Rhode Island
Ed Iannuccilli, MD, Author
Presented April 22, 2025
Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator from Rhode Island
Presented April 2, 2025
A live dramatic reading of Menopause Mama written, acted, and sung by the incredible Rose Weaver, Television, film, music, and solo performer and writer
Presented March 31, 2025
Elizabeth Mosier, Volunteer Technician at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park Archaeology Laboratory, Author, Creative Writing Teacher
Using Everyday Objects, Ephemera, and Heirlooms to Tell a Family Story
Presented March 19, 2025
Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN
The Truth About Diets: Finding Long-Term Weight Management
Presented February 10, 2025
Jessi Rowe, LCSW-C
Sex After Sixty: Older and Wiser
Presented January 21, 2025
Resources on Aging, Sexuality, and Intimacy | Safe Sex for Older Adults
Linda Kushner, Author
The Fight That Saved the Libraries: A True Rhode Island Story
Presented October 28, 2024
Secretary of State Gregg Amore
Election Integrity for 2024
Presented October 23, 2024
Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW, Relationship Counselors/Authors
Secrets to the Best Relationships
Presented September 24, 2024
John Kostrzewa, Writer of the Walking Rhode Island column for The Providence Journal
Fall Hikes - Walking Rhode Island
Presented September 16, 2024
Ben Nacar, Pianist and Composer
The Evolution of the Cadenza: Lecture and Live Piano Recital
Presented September 12, 2024
Stephen Kaplan and Marilyn Kaplan
Experiencing Israel at War: A Recent Visit to Israel
Presented May 20, 2024
Joe Petteruti
Author, A Night She’d Remember: My Grandmother's Experience on the Titanic
Presented May 9, 2024
Steve Kidd
Director and Resident Actor, Gamm Theatre
Theatre Arts Teacher, Moses Brown School
Sigh/Omelas: A live one man show
Presented April 29, 2024
Andrew Starcevic
Peace Corps Regional Recruiter – RI, MA, CT
Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection Serving in Namibia
Presented April 17, 2024
Charles Clarkson, PhD
Director of Avian Research, Audubon Society of Rhode Island
What Audubon is Doing to Protect Birds
Presented April 4, 2024
David N. Cicilline
President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation
Former Rhode Island Congressman
Presented March 27, 2024
Marjorie Turner Hollman
Author, Do You Want to Take an Easy Walk?
Presented March 20, 2024
Dr. David Weed
Coordinator, Sowams Heritage Area Project
Creating a New National Heritage Area in East Bay, RI and nearby Massachusetts
Presented February 21, 2024
Oleksandr (Alexander) Kreshchuk
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Music Department, Artist in Residence
Ukraine: Known and Unknown
Presented February 6, 2024
Rick Beyer
Co-Author, The Ghost Army of World War II (a NYT Bestseller)
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Presented January 24, 2024