PLAY Roanoke offers a variety of environmental education programs at the Discovery Center on Mill Mountain and throughout the city. 
Mill Mountain Discovery Center Nature Program
Drop-In Activities:
Enjoy free activities, crafts, and educational opportunities with a different theme at the Discovery Center! 

Upcoming Environmental Education Programs

Discovery Center Public Hours:

Regular, seasonal hours are listed below. Occasional changes to hours occur due to event rental, maintenance, and other circumstances. View any scheduling updates via the Statusfy alert below.

 
REGULAR HOURS:

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Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Nature Lab Series at Mill Mountain Park

Our six-week SOL-based science program for homeschool and virtual students taught by a fully licensed teacher in Mill Mountain Park.  This series allows for hands-on/minds-on weekly science exploration. 
Upcoming Nature Lab Programs
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