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, […]
Fishburn Mansion Open House – Master Plan Progress
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United States
Ceramic Valentine Trinket Dishes
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesJoin us for a delightful ceramic crafting experience at the Historic Fishburn Mansion, hosted by Celeste from Celestial Ceramics. In this hands-on class, participants will have the opportunity to create their very own heart-shaped trinket dish, adding a personal touch with the wording of their choice. What to Expect: Crafting: Shape your own unique heart […]
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 […]
Nature Lab: Winter 2024/Tuesday 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Winter Wonderland Hike and Warm Spring Float
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 […]
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 […]
Nature Lab: Winter 2024/Tuesday 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 […]
100 Miler: Group Walk at Washington Park
🚶♀️ 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Intro to Wild Caving
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Winter Wonderland Hike and Warm Spring Float
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 […]
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 […]
Sensory Play Explorers: Introduction to Different Art Materials
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesEmbark 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, […]
STEAM Adventures: Engineering Challenge
Historic Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke, VA, United StatesEmbark 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, […]
Intro to Wild Caving – Advanced
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 […]
