The Roanoke 100 Miler Challenge invites participants from near and far to commit to walking, running, or hiking 100 miles in 100 days, or substituting a mile with a 30-minute human-powered activity. While based in the Roanoke Valley, you don't have to live in town to join; anyone can participate remotely and have a friend […]
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 […]
Discover the magic of Tunisian Crochet in a 4-week workshop tailored for beginners and creatives! Over Thursday evenings, youβll make the versatile Timeless Treasure Pouch, ideal for makeup, small accessories, or memories. All supplies are included, plus a raffle at each session. Join us for a class of crafting and inspiration! https://www.facebook.com/events/3079622638871379/
(18+, 16+ with adult) Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine with CPR, taught over 20 hours. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you. This course is great […]
(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiastsβhikers, bikers, and equestriansβto 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, […]
Frame Drum & Circle Songs Learn the 4 strokes on the Frame Drum and their connection to the elements Earth, Air, Fire and Water. We'll use drum rhythms and our voices to connect with each other and to the world around us. The drum we are using is called a Tar, and we have plenty […]
(18+,10+ with adult) Join us for an evening paddle to practice the basics of kayaking and see Carvins Cove at sunset. First time kayaking? No worries. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time. Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. https://www.facebook.com/events/940842498193270/
Join Roanoke Urban Forestry for this exciting introduction to the practice of Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku. In collaboration with Carilion Community Health and Outreach, participants will learn how to tune their senses to connect with the forest, and how bridging this gap can help improve their mental and physical health. We'll provide a guided walk, […]
Did someone say mimosas? π₯β¨ Get ready for a charming and delicious experience at our Brunch at the Mansion event, hosted inside the elegant Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View! Enjoy a delightful spread of brunch favorites in a beautiful historic setting. Your ticket includes: π³ A curated brunch menu featuring classic bites and sweet treats […]
(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 canβt figure out the clues in time before the […]
(55+) Looking to get out and about and make new friends? Join us at the Fishburn Mansion at Mountain View for the Winter! For a one-time quarterly fee, you will be able to attend a different event or activity each month. In April, join us for a game day, make a craft with us in […]
Tucked away in Roanokeβs historic Mountain View neighborhood sits the Fishburn Mansion, known today as the Mountain View Recreation Center. The 42 room Georgian-Revival mansion was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn, a prominent publisher, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist throughout the Roanoke Valley in the first half of the 20th century. During this tour, […]
Join us at Mill Mountain Park for some sβmores and science, as a park Naturalist helps you get to know some of the night shift wildlife that inhabit our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights in order to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see, and use highly sensitive microphones […]
Whether you are a beginner birder or an experienced ornithologist, this low-impact biking tour promises to be an exciting new way to spot Roanokeβs common birds on the greenway. Starting near sunrise when birds are most active β we will pedal along easy trails, stopping along the way to look out for our avian friends […]
(18+, 14+ with Adult) Get ready for an exciting adventure! When most people think of Mountain Lake, they picture the iconic Movie of Dirty Dancing or the mysterious "lake that is sometimes a lake." But did you know that some of the best hiking trails in the state surround this beautiful area? On this trip, […]
Are you ready to experience the Greatest Yoga Of All Time? This summer we're playing with goats at GOAT yoga! On the beautiful grounds of the Fishburn Mansion, you can roll out your mat and have some assistance from the therapy goats. There will be meet and greet time before and after the yoga session […]
Historic Garden Week Tour β Lynchburg, VA πΏ Explore Beautiful Private Homes & Gardens πΏ Join us for Historic Garden Week in Lynchburg, Virginia! This yearβs tour features four private homes and gardens in the charming Rivermont Historic District, along with a visit to the Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center, an educational treasure in the city. […]
This Short Track Race is a preview of the 2025 Endurance Mountain Bike XCC Championship Course in Roanoke, Va in July, 2025/26. Pre-ride the course at Elmwood Park before the big day! A short track mountain bike race is like the high-intensity sprint version of mountain bike racing. Instead of long endurance courses, short track […]
