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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Event Series Intro to Wild Caving

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 […]

$55
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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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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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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 […]

$65
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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 […]

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Sensory Play Explorers: Introduction to Different Art Materials

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

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, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: Engineering Challenge

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

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, […]

$11
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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 […]

$70
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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 Spring Session: 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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Sensory Play Explorers: Nature Collages

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

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, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: DIY Lava Lamp

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

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, […]

$11
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

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

Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]

$55
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Pints & Poses

Embark on a sensory journey at Blindhouse Beer on January 13th with our Pints and Poses event! Join us for a soulful hour of yoga, followed by a celebration of meticulously crafted beers, each perfected using traditional techniques and locally sourced ingredients – and yes, a complimentary beverage is included. Secure your spot at Pints […]

$20
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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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Senior Summits Low-Impact Hiking Club at Fern Park

This group is a low-impact hiking club, offering leisure-paced hikes for adults 50+. Must be in good physical condition to participate; ability to walk 3+ miles on uneven terrain. We will have the chance to explore several different locations throughout Roanoke. Program fee includes transportation and leadership. Price: $20 per session Time: 9am - 12pm […]

$20.00
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Nature Lab Spring Session: 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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Sensory Play Explorers: Texture Rubbings and Sensory Storytime

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

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, […]

$11
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STEAM Adventures: DIY Paper Circuit Cards

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

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, […]

$11
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Event Series Beginner Crochet

Beginner Crochet Series

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

Tote-ally Hooked: Unraveling the Basics of Beginner Crochet! In this exciting beginner's crochet course, you'll embark on a creative journey exploring the fundamentals of crochet through three essential stitches: slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet. These stitches form the foundation for your crochet repertoire, and by the end of the course, you'll be […]

$55
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DAY TRIP: Highlands Maple Festival with Amish Pancake Breakfast

Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2024, as we travel to Highland County, "Virginia's Switzerland," for their 64th annual Maple Festival. This unique celebration has been designated a local legacy by the Library of Congress. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational glimpse of a rapidly vanishing way of American life. We will view […]

$89
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Escape Island Paddling Adventure

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

(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 […]

$45
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