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March 1-31
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors
ROAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

All Month
Price:

* $10.00 / Feeds one bird a day
* $20.00 / Feeds two birds a day
* $30.00 / Feeds three birds a day
* $40.00 / Feeds four birds a day
* $50.00 / Feeds five birds a day
At Roan Mountain we house, care for, and educate the public on a variety of native animals. We work under an educational permit from TWRA. Currently, we care for three birds of prey and several snakes! As you can imagine, caring for these animals is costly, as their food and health care is a specialty!
All of our animals are non-releasable for a variety of reasons. We frequently program with these animals and never charge for educational programs when using them. Here is your opportunity to support our educational wildlife program and help us care for these animals!
All donations will go to purchase food, pay vet bills, purchase gloves, tethers, falconry equipment, aquarium bedding, and to improve and build more housing facilities for our non-releasable birds of prey.
To donate click the green “Register for Event” button at the right. Your donation is a one-time payment. If you wish to cover more than one day, update the “quantity” you wish to donate, or simply come back to this page in future months.
Thank you for supporting our Wildlife Ambassadors at Roan Mountain State Park!

March 25
Tomahawk Toss – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Price is $5 and register for the event. Learn to throw a tomahawk! Join Ranger Holland as we have fun learning a popular frontier pastime.
Tomahawks provided. No previous Tomahawk-throwing experience is required to enjoy this fun program. Meet at Shed #3.

March 26
Intro to Fiber Arts: Drop Spindle – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Conference Center. Price is $40 and register for the event. Learn the basics of spinning yarn using a drop spindle! The drop spindle has been used for centuries to make yarn and pre-dates the modern spinning wheel. Learning to hand spin is a great introduction to fiber arts. We’ll be making single-ply yarn using the park and draft method.
Each participant will receive a drop spindle and 4 ounces of wool roving to take home.

Wild Edibles Woodland Stroll – 2 p.m. – Price $5/ages 12 and under, $8/person. Register for the event. Join Ranger Holland for a woodland stroll as we learn about wild edibles in the forest. This program involves light to moderate hiking and will be an interactive learning experience.
We will meet at the park headquarters prior to going to the program area.

March 31
Culture & Coffee: The Scots-Irish in Appalachia — 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Conference Center. Price is $0/person, $5/person + $5 donation. Register for the event. While many in our region claim Scots-Irish heritage and generally acknowledge the role the Scots Irish played in the settlement and cultural development of the Southern Appalachian region, this presentation will provide a deeper understanding of who the Scots Irish were, where they came from, why they came, how they got here, and how they left their mark on our region.
About the Presenter: Jane MacMorran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University where she serves as Director of the Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies Program. She is a former United States National Scottish Fiddling Champion and serves as a judge for Scottish fiddle competitions across the U.S. Jane earned her PhD from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland) in 2018.
Coffee & Culture is a new speaker series at Roan Mountain State Park in 2023. Each engagement features a presentation from a subject matter expert on a different topic, and takes place at the Roan Mountain State Park Conference Center. Coffee and light refreshments are provided. The series is free, although donations are appreciated and will be used to fund refreshments.

April 22, 2023
Culture & Coffee: Whodunnit? with Detective Ralph Mayercik — 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Conference Center. Price is $0//person, $5/attendee + donation ($5). Register for the event. Detective Mayercik will present real-world cases, providing us with an in-depth insider’s view on the process of murder investigation. If you’ve ever wondered if you’ve got the mind for detective work, this will be an opportunity to learn about the level of thinking that solves cases.
Due to the graphic nature of this subject and the imagery, this program is not suitable for children. Parents should use caution when deciding whether to bring teenagers.
Culture & Coffee is a new speaker series at Roan Mountain State Park in 2023. Each engagement features a presentation from a subject matter expert on a different topic, and takes place at the Roan Mountain State Park Conference Center. Coffee and light refreshments are provided. The series is free, although donations are appreciated and will be used to fund refreshments.

April 28-April 30
Spring Rock Climbing Workshop (Sold-Out) – 7 p.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Cumberland Mountain State Park Recreation Lodge. Price is $60 and register for the event. Event Description: Friday, we will start with a meet and greet at the Rec Lodge around 7 p.m. CST. We will cover outdoor climbing basics, including knot tying and belay technique. Saturday, we will meet at the Rec Lodge parking lot at 8:30 a.m. CST to carpool to the Black Mountain climbing area. Once we get to Black Mountain, there is a short hike to the climbing location from the trailhead (1/2 mile). A number of top rope climbs and a 40 foot rappel will be set up for the day. Climbs range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate/advanced. Sunday morning, we will meet back at the Rec Lodge parking lot at 8:30 a.m. CST to carpool to the Black Mountain for another day of climbing. The day ends around 3 p.m. CST, but you are free to leave earlier as needed (please let one of the staff know if you plan to leave early).
**The Black Mountain Climbing area does not have restroom facilities, please be prepared for each day. We will be practicing Leave No Trace. Age restrictions:18 years of age and older. Price: $60 – instruction and gear for the weekend.

Accommodations for Cumberland Mountain State Park:Camping/Cabin reservations – make them online at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cumberland-mountain Please make your camping/cabin reservations ahead of time.
Food will not be provided during the course of this workshop. Pack your breakfast, lunch, and snacks for each day. For dinner, we encourage you to bring your own or plan to eat at the Homestead Harvest Restaurant in the park.
Cancellation Deadline/Refund Policy: Participants may cancel no later than Wednesday, April 21, 5 p.m. with a 50% refund. After April 21, 5 p.m., there will be no refunds for participant cancellation.
Weather Cancellation Policy: There is no alternate date. In the event of a weather-related cancellation on 4/27/22 or prior we will offer a full refund. In the event of a weather-related cancellation on 4/28/22 or later, we will consider refunds on a case-by-case basis.