Arbor Day is April 26, so it's a great month for tree planting, but not everyone knows where to start. Fortunately, the Tree Stewards are sharing a video series all month long to help! Each video will cover a specific topic, such as where & how to plant your tree, combatting English Ivy, and how to celebrate the Year of the Tree! Videos will be shared via social media, and will be added to the playlist linked below throughout the month.

Get ready to be a kid again at our 2nd Annual Elmwood Movie Night, celebrating National Kids to Parks Day!

Spend the day exploring one of our 50+ awesome city parks, then head to Elmwood Park for a fantastic and FREE family movie night. We'll be showing WONKA, followed by a selection of films from the INTERNATIONAL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL!

On April 8, head to Mill Mountain and catch the celestial show with the Parks and Recreation crew. Mark your calendar because the next eclipse extravaganza won't swing by until 2045!

The eclipse kicks off at 1:57 PM, hits its peak at 3:15 PM, and bids adieu at 4:29 PM. Grab some snacks, stock up on drinks, and don't forget your comfiest chair or picnic blanket.

Register for $2 (optional) and you'll receive a pair of viewing glasses!

Come experience Forest Bathing with Roanoke Urban Forestry! Participants will enjoy a guided walk, forest meditation, and yoga session.

All proceeds from this event will support Trees Roanoke, a non-profit organization dedicated to planting trees in the City of Roanoke.