Activities

Nature Lab: Fall 1 2024 – Middle School & High School

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

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 hands on/minds on weekly science exploration. Students regularly […]

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Ultimate Frisbee Pickup League

River's Edge Park Rivers Edge Sports Complex

This informal, fun pick-up program runs through the Fall. We meet on Wednesday evening from 6 pm - 8 pm at River's Edge South Field 7. https://www.facebook.com/events/6865981266837253/?event_time_id=6865983473503699

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Full Moon Night Paddle

(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]

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Full Moon Night Paddle

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+,10+ with adult) Experience the magic of Carvin’s Cove like never before! Roanoke’s beloved paddling spot transforms under the enchanting glow of a full moon on our special nighttime kayaking tour, happening on September 18th. Picture yourself gliding through the shimmering waters, guided by our knowledgeable paddling instructors who will unravel the area’s fascinating history […]

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Weekly After School E-Gaming Tournaments

Fishburn Mansion Fishburn Mansion

(Weekly!) Dive into the exciting world of Esports with our comprehensive *after-school program* designed for high school students. This unique opportunity not only focuses on enhancing your gaming skills through guided practice and competitive play but also explores a wide range of career paths within the Esports industry. Whether you aspire to be a professional […]

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QAC Moonlight Paddle

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+, 10 with an adult) Join Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a rare chance to paddle Carvins Cove under the light of a full moon. https://www.facebook.com/events/384346754685642/

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Outdoor Photography Workshop: Water

Grab you camera and join a professional photographer for in person, in the field instruction. This workshop will cover photographing water in different ways. Whether you want to get that hazy image blur to convey the motion of the water or freeze the water in place, your instructors will help you learn how to use […]

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Nature’s Bounty Hike

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

Join Parks & Rec Naturalists for a guided hike on Mill Mountain to appreciate nature's bounty. Indigenous people values, "plant signatures," when foraging wild edibles. This was the belief that a plant's physical characteristics revealed its medicinal and culinary uses. Learn to identify wild edibles and how these plants were used by indigenous people. https://www.facebook.com/events/1446565599348613/

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Nature’s Bounty Hike

Join Parks & Rec Naturalists for a guided hike on Mill Mountain to appreciate nature's bounty. Indigenous people values, "plant signatures," when foraging wild edibles. This was the belief that a plant's physical characteristics revealed its medicinal and culinary uses. Learn to identify wild edibles and how these plants were used by indigenous people. https://www.facebook.com/events/1048980680268307/

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Finesse Your Food + Nutrition

Fishburn Mansion Fishburn Mansion

($15) Learn how to calculate your calories based on your health & wellness goals with Certified Nutritionist, Taylor O'Lynn, owner of TomorrowFitness LLC. Masterclass includes using a food scale, tracking your meals, and other precision methods for ensuring your success and results. BONUS: DIY HEALTHY COOKIE DOUGH DESSERT Healthy Dessert Ingredients Provided It will be […]

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