To help protect the local tree ecosystem, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offers volunteer Tree Stewards training each year. Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property. The 26-hour training begins with nine classes held on Monday nights. Once the in-class training is complete, volunteers attend three field sessions held on […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Experience the adventure of caving and the thrills of challenging yourself as we crawl and climb deep underground to a place seldom seen. This caving trip is for those who been caving before and are ready for an all-day experience in the underground. This will be a 4 hours tour and there will be longer […]
To help protect the local tree ecosystem, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offers volunteer Tree Stewards training each year. Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property. The 26-hour training begins with nine classes held on Monday nights. Once the in-class training is complete, volunteers attend three field sessions held on […]
Are you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]
Embark on a sensory journey at Blindhouse Beer on January 13th with our Pints and Poses event! Join us for a soulful hour of yoga, followed by a celebration of meticulously crafted beers, each perfected using traditional techniques and locally sourced ingredients – and yes, a complimentary beverage is included. Secure your spot at Pints […]
To help protect the local tree ecosystem, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offers volunteer Tree Stewards training each year. Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property. The 26-hour training begins with nine classes held on Monday nights. Once the in-class training is complete, volunteers attend three field sessions held on […]
(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]
This group is a low-impact hiking club, offering leisure-paced hikes for adults 50+. Must be in good physical condition to participate; ability to walk 3+ miles on uneven terrain. We will have the chance to explore several different locations throughout Roanoke. Program fee includes transportation and leadership. Price: $20 per session Time: 9am - 12pm […]
Are you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Embark on an enriching journey of sensory exploration and artistic discovery with our "Sensory Play and Art Exploration" series! Tailored for children aged 4-7, these engaging sessions offer a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences. Through interactive activities such as sensory scavenger hunts and collaborative art projects, participants will unleash their creativity, develop fine motor skills, […]
Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]
Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2024, as we travel to Highland County, "Virginia's Switzerland," for their 64th annual Maple Festival. This unique celebration has been designated a local legacy by the Library of Congress. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational glimpse of a rapidly vanishing way of American life. We will view […]
(18+,10+ with adult) There is a mysterious location at Carvins Cove where, legend has it, lost treasure can be found. All those who go looking for the treasure come back empty handed as they do not know where to look. Those who know where to look can’t figure out the clues in time before the […]
To help protect the local tree ecosystem, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offers volunteer Tree Stewards training each year. Tree Stewards help care for young trees on city-owned property. The 26-hour training begins with nine classes held on Monday nights. Once the in-class training is complete, volunteers attend three field sessions held on […]
Are you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]
Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]
(13-17yrs) Got March Madness Fever? Join us at Mountain View for an Xbox tournament just for teens and get your game on. Snack provided, prize possibilities, fun guaranteed. Space is limited - don't wait to register! https://www.facebook.com/events/358064040299482/
Whether you are a beginner birder or an experienced ornithologist, this low-impact biking tour promises to be an exciting new way to spot Roanoke’s common birds on the greenway. Starting near sunrise when birds are most active – we will pedal approximately 3 miles, stopping along the way to look out for our avian friends […]
(18+,10+ with adult) Join us for an evening paddle to learn the basics of kayaking and explore the Cove. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time! Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent or guardian must be present on this trip for participants under […]
Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]
Are you looking for a way to add meaningful laboratory instruction and experiential education activities to your science curriculum? Nature Lab is a six week SOL based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park that allows for hand on/minds on weekly science exploration. Courses will […]
Join us for the 2024 Opening Day citywide celebration of Roanoke's youth baseball and softball seasons. All teams will be introduced as well as hitting and pitching contests, including both a youth and adult home run derby brought to you by our friends at Elks Lodge Roanoke #197. FREE vendor space (both food and non-food) […]
Join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024, as we travel to the Hillbilly Hide-a-way in Walnut Cove, NC, to enjoy a Hillbilly Celebration. You will feast on an all you can eat, all inclusive, Family Style Meal, consisting of such things as: Fried Chicken, Meat Loaf, Country Ham, Barbeque Ribs, Pinto Beans, Potatoes, Green Beans, […]
(18+,10+ with adult) There is a mysterious location at Carvins Cove where, legend has it, lost treasure can be found. All those who go looking for the treasure come back empty handed as they do not know where to look. Those who know where to look can’t figure out the clues in time before the […]
