(18+, 10+ with adult) Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding or "SUP". Our instructor will provide one-on-one instruction to learn the proper stance for balance and control, essential paddle strokes, and other techniques. Courses will be held in a private indoor pool session […]
Unlock your dreams and goals with this creative, hands-on vision board workshop! Join us for an inspiring session where you’ll tap into your aspirations, clarify your intentions, and bring your future to life on a board. Through guided reflection and various materials, you’ll design a personalized vision board that serves as a daily reminder of […]
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 hands on/minds on weekly science exploration. Students regularly […]
One of the headwater streams of the South Fork of the Roanoke River, Bottom Creek is a powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as The Kettles. It's a hotbed for rare aquatic species, providing critical habitat for four native species of fish: the orangefin madtom, the bigeye jumprock, the […]
(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, […]
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 hands on/minds on weekly science exploration. Students regularly […]
(55+, $30 per quarter) Looking to get out and about and make new friends? Join us at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View for the Winter! For a one-time quarterly fee, you can attend a different event or activity each month. In January, join us for a game day, make a craft with us in […]
Experience the magic of winter with our specially crafted adventure that combines a refreshing 2.5-mile out-and-back hike along Ingalls Overlook Trail, a delicious local lunch, and a soothing soak in the historic newly re-opened Warm Springs Pool. Im-immerses yourself in the beauty of the season while indulging in local flavors and relaxing in natural mineral-rich […]
Expected to sell out! Join Lee Hunsaker, curator and producer of Roanoke’s beloved live storytelling event, Hoot and Holler Stories, for this lively and inspiring story-sharing workshop. We will explore how to turn our personal experiences and memories into engaging stories using prompts and guided exercises. Participants will learn to identify the "seeds" of a […]
Train to be a Roanoke Tree Steward and Parks and Recreation volunteer! 🌳 Learn from experts about tree biology, pruning, planting, diseases, and more. Nine Monday night sessions (Jan 27-Mar31) are followed by three Saturday morning sessions (to be scheduled). After completing the classroom training, Tree Stewards help the city care for its trees during […]
