Join Roanoke Urban Forestry for this exciting introduction to the practice of Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku. In collaboration with Carilion Community Health and Outreach, participants will learn how to tune their senses to connect with the forest, and how bridging this gap can help improve their mental and physical health. We'll provide a guided walk, […]
Did someone say mimosas? 🥂✨ Get ready for a charming and delicious experience at our Brunch at the Mansion event, hosted inside the elegant Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View! Enjoy a delightful spread of brunch favorites in a beautiful historic setting. Your ticket includes: 🍳 A curated brunch menu featuring classic bites and sweet treats […]
(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 […]
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22nd ⏰ Time: 5:30 pm 📍 Meeting Spot: Mill Mountain Discovery Center You've put in the miles—now it's time to celebrate! Join us for the 100 Miler Finale, where we’ll recognize your dedication, share success stories, and enjoy a fun, active gathering with fellow participants. Whether you walked, ran, biked, or […]
(55+) 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 will be able to attend a different event or activity each month. In April, join us for a game day, make a craft with us in […]
Tucked away in Roanoke’s historic Mountain View neighborhood sits the Fishburn Mansion, known today as the Mountain View Recreation Center. The 42 room Georgian-Revival mansion was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn, a prominent publisher, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist throughout the Roanoke Valley in the first half of the 20th century. During this tour, […]
Join us at Mill Mountain Park for some s’mores and science, as a park Naturalist helps you get to know some of the night shift wildlife that inhabit our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights in order to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see, and use highly sensitive microphones […]
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 along easy trails, stopping along the way to look out for our avian friends […]
(18+, 14+ with Adult) Get ready for an exciting adventure! When most people think of Mountain Lake, they picture the iconic Movie of Dirty Dancing or the mysterious "lake that is sometimes a lake." But did you know that some of the best hiking trails in the state surround this beautiful area? On this trip, […]
Are you ready to experience the Greatest Yoga Of All Time? This summer we're playing with goats at GOAT yoga! On the beautiful grounds of the Fishburn Mansion, you can roll out your mat and have some assistance from the therapy goats. There will be meet and greet time before and after the yoga session […]
Historic Garden Week Tour – Lynchburg, VA 🌿 Explore Beautiful Private Homes & Gardens 🌿 Join us for Historic Garden Week in Lynchburg, Virginia! This year’s tour features four private homes and gardens in the charming Rivermont Historic District, along with a visit to the Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center, an educational treasure in the city. […]
