Please join us for an exhibition and series of talks and demonstrations exploring the lives of wild animals in urban areas and human responses to sharing territory. Borne of scientist/artist collaborations, this mini-symposium encourages the viewing public to take an active role in healthy co-existence with urban animals. ​Co-curator and RISD faculty member Lucy Spelman​ explains that  while expansion of villages, towns and cities creates new homes for some animals, it displaces others. The goal of the exhibition — sponsored by RISD and Creature Conserve, a non-profit outreach organization dedicated to bringing artists and scientists together to foster animal conservation — is to help people understand that our continued success depends on a diverse and healthy animal kingdom.

Thursday, July 26, 6-8 pm
Opening and “Providence Raptors” Presentation by Peter Green

Friday, July 27, 5-8 pm
RI Natural History Survey “Bioblitz 2018” Open House

Thursday, Aug 2, 5-8 pm
“Providence Nature Walk” led by Mary Grande, RI DEM

Saturday, Aug 4, 2-4 pm
“Planting for Urban Pollinators” Demonstration

Thursday, Aug 9, 5-8 pm
“Writing to Co-Exist with Wildlife” Public Reading

Saturday, Aug 11, 2-4 pm
“Kestrel Boxes” Demonstration

Thursday, Aug 16, 5-8 pm
“Rehabilitating Wildlife in Rhode Island” Presentation by Arianna Mouradjian

Saturday, Aug 18, 2-4 pm
“How to Co-Exist with Coyotes” Demonstration

gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday | 12 - 5 pm
open late for WaterFire on 7/28 and for all special programming (listed above)