Mountainfilm on Tour presented locally by Mast General Store for the Anthem GO Outside Festival Join us at GO Fest for an inspiring evening of adventure films! Among more than a dozen varied selections for Roanoke GO Fest, are these...
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Join forager, composer, and author Gabrielle Cerberville (@chaoticforager) for a lively introduction to the fall bounty of Virginia’s forests, fields, and hedgerows. From squishy-sweet persimmons to savory hen of the woods, you’ll learn all about twenty edible treasures that thrive in...
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Stop by and join us for Animal Jeopardy! Put your wildlife knowledge to the test and earn a prize while learning fun facts about creatures from around the world. You can also explore our fascinating collection of biofacts, real artifacts...
Read MoreLearn various techniques to improve your performance in canoes. Also safety precautions to keep you from injuries while on & off the water.
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Sponsored by Blue Ridge Grotto and the Cave Conservancy Foundation, come check out an incredible mobile cave exhibit that is visiting Roanoke from Colorado! Be prepared to put on a special caving helmet, and crawl and climb through 150 feet...
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Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) is a premier organization setting standards of excellence that inspire, connect, and equip people to steward wild landscapes. Come learn about crosscut saws, a traditional tool used in trail maintenance on public lands. There will...
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**UPDATE! Due to some unexpected circumstances, this walk has been postponed to a later date, tbd. ** Join muralist Jon Murrill on a one time mural tour through downtown Roanoke on Saturday, October 18th. Experience a variety of stories about...
Read MoreCome to the Walkabout Booth and try on an Osprey Pack! Guess the weight and submit a raffle entry for a chance to win a pack from Osprey of your choosing! The entrant with the closest guess will win the...
Read MoreLearn various techniques to improve your performance in kayaks. Also safety precautions to keep you from injuries while on & off the water.
Read MoreA fun and quick knot tying race -Race agaisnt the clock to tie a few classic camper knots! -Vistors are given a chance to learn the knots at the booth before they race. -Tie 3 knots correctly in a set...
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LEAD ACTIVITY... Navigation Scavenger Hunt - Friday @ 7 p.m. - Saturday @ 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Sunday @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Description: Ages 7 and up can learn about, or test their knowledge of, orienteering. After a...
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Gain inspiration for your artwork and grow your flora and fauna knowledge by learning the basics of beginner nature journaling. You can explore drawing, stamping, stickers, and other ways to document your adventures.
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Navigation Scavenger Hunt - Friday @ 7 p.m. - Saturday @ 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Sunday @ 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Description: Ages 7 and up can learn about, or test their knowledge of, orienteering. After a quick tutorial,...
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Join the Roanoke Master Gardeners for a hands-on, eco-friendly activity! Participants will roll recycled newspaper around a tin can to create a small biodegradable pot. After shaping the pot, we’ll add soil and a seed so each person can take...
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We're setting up an exciting mini archery range where participants can unleash their inner marksmen, aiming and shooting at targets for a shot at winning free archery range time at Shrewd Outdoors! Don't miss out on the fun and the...
Read MoreStop by to participate in our ongoing activity to guess who lives in trees and tree snags/nursery logs. Participants will guess which birds, mammals, reptiles, insects or fungi reside in living and dead trees and place it on the replicas. ...
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Join us for a walking tour of downtown Roanoke and experience the architecture of our region! Get2KnowNoke Talent Ambassador Joanna Dreiling invites you to explore landmark structures, hidden gems, evolving spaces, and design stories that shape our community. We will...
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This is a brief presentation for children regarding the types of bees that are in a colony and what their jobs are. There is an educational handout that also doubles as a coloring page (crayons and coloring table available).
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