🚶♀️ Lace-up and Join Us for an Evening Walk at Washington Park! 🚶♂️ 📅 Date: February 13, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30 pm Let's make this Valentine's Eve special by embracing the outdoors with a refreshing group walk at Washington Park! 🌳 Whether you're a seasoned walker or just starting your walking journey, this one-mile stroll […]
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 […]
(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. […]
Intro to Wild Caving (18+, 10+ with a participating adult*) Experience the adventure of caving and the thrills of challenging yourself as we crawl and climb deep underground to a place seldom seen. Explore hidden passages, admire beautiful cave formations, experience total darkness, and see a whole new world...in a different light! Responsible safety and […]
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+) 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
