Activities

Project WET

Mill Mountain Discovery Center 2000 J P Fishburn Pkwy,, Roanoke, VA, United States

Join this upcoming workshop to learn how you can make water topics come alive for your learners. Project WET features a collection of 64 field-tested, hands-on activities and lessons for grades K-12. Content ranges from local to global, from laboratory to the field, and can be used in a wide range of teaching settings. After […]

$30
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Event Series Volunteer Tree Steward Training

Volunteer Tree Steward Training

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 […]

FREE
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Nature Lab: Winter 2024/Wednesday Classes

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 […]

$75
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Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi Series

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

(18+) Come experience the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi in the Mountain View gardens and in the beautiful Fishburn Mansion! Tai Chi is known for its health benefits; combining gentle physical exercise and movement with mindfulness. In this beginner-friendly 6-week course you'll learn the fundamentals of breathing, posture, and the Yang 10 form. […]

$78
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100 Miler: Group Walk @ Fallon Park

🚶 Lace up your shoes and join us for a refreshing group walk at Fallon Park on January 27, 2024, at 10 am! Let's kickstart the day together with a leisurely one-mile stroll amidst the beautiful surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned walker or just starting your walking journey, this is a fantastic opportunity to get […]

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Event Series Volunteer Tree Steward Training

Volunteer Tree Steward Training

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 […]

FREE
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Nature Lab: Winter 2024/Wednesday Classes

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 […]

$75
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Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi Series

Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

(18+) Come experience the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi in the Mountain View gardens and in the beautiful Fishburn Mansion! Tai Chi is known for its health benefits; combining gentle physical exercise and movement with mindfulness. In this beginner-friendly 6-week course you'll learn the fundamentals of breathing, posture, and the Yang 10 form. […]

$78
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2024 Annual Dodgeball Tournament

NEW DATE! February 3, 2024! Are you looking to shake off that cold and dreary mood? Sign up your team and meet us, for this annual, and exhilarating, dodgeball tournament! Teams can be made up of 6 - 12 participants, and 6 players will compete at a time, so grab at least five friends, co-workers, […]

$65
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