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Winter Waterfall Series: Roaring Run
Winter Waterfall Series: Roaring Run
Travel with us to Giles County where we will explore arguably the most beautiful winter waterfall in Virginia! This is a moderate, four-mile hike on a trail that was once used as a main corridor West by travelers. The trail follows along Little Stoney Creek and will be a wintery adventure. Program fee includes transportation […]
Beginner Crochet: Your Favorite Hook Up of 2025!
Beginner Crochet: Your Favorite Hook Up of 2025!
Crochet your first scarf with pockets! The Hand Haven Pocket Scarf is an easy, enjoyable project thatβs perfect for beginners this New Year. In this 4-session workshop, weβll guide you through creating the Hand Haven Pocket Scarf. Bring three skeins of chunky yarn and the hook size recommended on the yarn label. Quirky Crochet provides […]
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Pilates- Mobility with Meghan
Pilates- Mobility with Meghan
Join Mat Pilates for an effective workout that targets your full body and core. This workout is a combination of strengthening the abdominal wall and targeting muscles in every part of the body. Although this is a low impact workout, you will leave feeling stronger, energetic and more balanced than ever! Youβll notice how toned […]
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Nature Lab Winter 1
Nature Lab Winter 1
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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Middle Eastern Tambourine Workshop
Middle Eastern Tambourine Workshop
**This is Middle Eastern style playing of the tambourine, not the type you see in rock bands.** There is more than meets the eye to this seemingly simple instrument. In this 5 class series, we will be focusing on tambourine playing fundamentals to give you a strong foundation to continue on in your studies. You […]
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Outdoor Photography: Wildlife
Outdoor Photography: Wildlife
You may not realize it, but winter is a fantastic time to photograph wildlife. While, yes, some animals are fast asleep and hibernating, others tough out the cold dark months. These are the animals we intend to photograph. Many migratory waterfowl overwinter in the lakes and ponds of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Resident birds like […]
Wild Caving
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 environmental practices for beginners […]
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Indoor SUP Skills-Winter Session
Indoor SUP Skills-Winter Session
(18+, 10+ with adult) Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding or "SUP". Our instructor will provide one-on-one instruction to learn the proper stance for balance and control, essential paddle strokes, and other techniques. Courses will be held in a private indoor pool session […]
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2025 Roanoke 100 Miler
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 […]
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Nature Lab Winter 1
Nature Lab Winter 1
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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Beginner Bike Maintenance
Beginner Bike Maintenance
(18+,10+ with adult) Bicycles are big investments! Join us at Roanoke Mountain Adventures and learn how to do basic repairs and routine checks of that investment. This bike maintenance class is geared towards beginners. You will learn what to look for in a routine safety inspection, how fixing a flat tire, basic lubrication, and minor […]
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Winter Waterfalls: Bottom Creek Gorge
Winter Waterfalls: Bottom Creek Gorge
One of the headwater streams of the South Fork of the Roanoke River, Bottom Creek is a powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as The Kettles. It's a hotbed for rare aquatic species, providing critical habitat for four native species of fish: the orangefin madtom, the bigeye jumprock, the […]
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Trail Work at Carvins Cove
Trail Work at Carvins Cove
(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, […]
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Nature Lab Winter 1
Nature Lab Winter 1
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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Snowshoe Shuttle
Snowshoe Shuttle
Itβs a winter wonderland out there; get outside and enjoy it! Weβll even drive you! Visit the best ski resort in the region, Snowshoe Mountain, with 56 trails, 14 lifts and more than 180β of snow annually. Grab a seat and dip your skis or snowboard into some soft deep powder! Fee includes transportation to […]
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Winter Senior Club
Winter Senior Club
(55+, $30 per quarter) 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 can attend a different event or activity each month. In January, join us for a game day, make a craft with us in […]
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Winter Wonderland Hike and Warm Spring Float
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 […]
Snake Party! π
Snake Party! π
It's Snake Month at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center and we are having a Snake Party to celebrate 2025 - year of the Snake. Live Snake Demonstrations from Mill Mountain Zoo educators from 1-2pm. Free snake crafts, including wooden snakes to paint (while supplies last) from 12-4pm. Ssssssssee you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/895417599466821/
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Story Seeds: Growing Stories from Personal Experiences
Story Seeds: Growing Stories from Personal Experiences
Expected to sell out! Join Lee Hunsaker, curator and producer of Roanokeβs beloved live storytelling event, Hoot and Holler Stories, for this lively and inspiring story-sharing workshop. We will explore how to turn our personal experiences and memories into engaging stories using prompts and guided exercises. Participants will learn to identify the "seeds" of a […]
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Volunteer Tree Steward Training
Volunteer Tree Steward Training
Train to be a Roanoke Tree Steward and Parks and Recreation volunteer! π³ Learn from experts about tree biology, pruning, planting, diseases, and more. Nine Monday night sessions (Jan 27-Mar31) are followed by three Saturday morning sessions (to be scheduled). After completing the classroom training, Tree Stewards help the city care for its trees during […]
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Nature Lab Winter 1
Nature Lab Winter 1
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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