Back Creek Trail Evening Hike

Join us at Explore Park to check out the Back Creek Trail towards the further end of our trail system. Enjoy the sunset and dig out your headlamp for the finish of this moderately challenging 3-mile loop. If you do not have a headlamp or flashlight, one will be availabl......More

Join us at Explore Park to check out the Back Creek Trail towards the further end of our trail system. Enjoy the sunset and dig out your headlamp for the finish of this moderately challenging 3-mile loop. If you do not have a headlamp or flashlight, one will be available for use. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19152

<p>Explore Park</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Creek Exploration - Mason Creek at Hanging Rock

Learn and splash in this environmental education program featuring our local creeks. Be prepared to get wet as we explore and explain different aspects of our neighborhood streams. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19153

<p>Hanging Rock Memorial Park</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Blue Ridge Tunnel Hike

Join us as we head up to explore the Blue Ridge Tunnel. This 4.5-mile hike features a former rail tunnel that runs underneath Rockfish Gap, connecting Augusta County and Nelson County. Be sure to bring your headlamp or flashlight, as the tunnel does not contain any ligh......More

Join us as we head up to explore the Blue Ridge Tunnel. This 4.5-mile hike features a former rail tunnel that runs underneath Rockfish Gap, connecting Augusta County and Nelson County. Be sure to bring your headlamp or flashlight, as the tunnel does not contain any lighting for its nearly mile-long path underground. If you do not have a headlamp or flashlight, one will be available for use. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19164

<p>Explore Park Visitor Center</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Studying Wildlife through Scat ID

Studying animal feces is a non-invasive way to learn about wildlife diet, their state of health, and gauging their presence in an ecosystem. Join us as we search for scat in the wild and discuss the importance of animal identification using this method. https://roanoke......More

Studying animal feces is a non-invasive way to learn about wildlife diet, their state of health, and gauging their presence in an ecosystem. Join us as we search for scat in the wild and discuss the importance of animal identification using this method. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19143

<p>Explore Park Visitor Center Lobby&nbsp;</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Green Hill Park Evening Hike

Meet us for an evening hike at one of the County’s largest parks. We will hike the trails towards the park’s equestrian center and enjoy the sunset before heading back towards the parking lot. If you do not have a headlamp or flashlight, one will be available for use. h......More

Meet us for an evening hike at one of the County’s largest parks. We will hike the trails towards the park’s equestrian center and enjoy the sunset before heading back towards the parking lot. If you do not have a headlamp or flashlight, one will be available for use. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19154

<p>Green Hill Park</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Creek Exploration - Catawba Creek at Catawba Greenway

Learn and splash in this environmental education program featuring our local creeks. Be prepared to get wet as we explore and explain different aspects of our neighborhood streams. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19155

<p>Catawba Recreation Center</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Women's Naturalist Hike

Come to Explore Park and join other women who enjoy nature, getting outside and having fun. These hikes occur on the second Saturday each month and are led by members of the Roanoke Valley Master Naturalists. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Progra......More

Come to Explore Park and join other women who enjoy nature, getting outside and having fun. These hikes occur on the second Saturday each month and are led by members of the Roanoke Valley Master Naturalists. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Program meets at Explore Park Visitor Center. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19156

<p>Explore Park</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Fun in the Sun

Learn how important the sun is to all life on the Earth! In any food web the sun is step number one. Participate in sunny science, food web activities and make a solar plant print to take home. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?......More

Learn how important the sun is to all life on the Earth! In any food web the sun is step number one. Participate in sunny science, food web activities and make a solar plant print to take home. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19144

<p>Explore Park Visitor Center</p> - Roanoke VA 24018

Vernal Pools and Wetlands at Night

Vernal pools and wetlands are special pools that provide a safe habitat for various amphibians and reptiles. Since most amphibians are nocturnal, the best time to view them is at night. We will discuss amphibian habitats, life cycles, and how to protect them. We will t......More

Vernal pools and wetlands are special pools that provide a safe habitat for various amphibians and reptiles. Since most amphibians are nocturnal, the best time to view them is at night. We will discuss amphibian habitats, life cycles, and how to protect them. We will take a short hike to these bodies of water to see how many species we can find. The hike will be about half a mile, but does include a steep decline and incline. https://roanokecountyparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=19145

<p>Explore Park Visitor Center&nbsp;</p> - Roanoke VA 24018