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Roan Mountain State Park each week has educational programs designed to teach about the natural and cultural history of the park and region. Advance registration is required and  children must be accompanied by an adult during the programs.

Happening this weekend (June 1 and 2) is an opportunity to make your own butter at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday Ranger Andrea will be at the Miller Farmstead, and will demonstrate traditional butter making. Participants will learn how butter churns work and how to shake your own butter with a mason jar.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

– 12 p.m. – It’s Terrific Turkey Time – Play a game and learn about how turkeys survive in the woods of Roan Mountain. Meet Ranger Kacie at camper check-in. 45-60 mins. [Free!])

– 2 p.m. – Frog Song. Join Ranger Kacie at the Miller Farmstead to learn about the fantastic frogs of Roan Mountain! We’ll walk up to the frog pond and learn how frogs use unique calls to find mates! Park in the gravel parking lot and meet Kacie at the kiosk. We’ll walk together to the pond. 60 min. [Free!]

– 3 p.m. – Art in Nature – Join Ranger Andrea on this easy to moderate 1.1 mile loop hike of the Peg Leg Mine Trail as we learn how to recycle natural elements into homemade art. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet at the Visitor Center porch. 60 min. [Free!]

– 4 p.m. – National Trails Day Hike: Raven Rock Overlook – Join Ranger Rodriguez along this 1-mile hike on the Raven Rock Trail to see views of blooming buds and an overlook along the way! What better way to celebrate national trails day than to enjoy your favorite state park! Meet at park headquarters. Registration required. 1-2 hours [Free! But Donations Appreciated]

– 4 p.m. – Corn Husk Dolls – Make your own Corn Husk Doll! Join Andrea to learn about the Cherokee tradition of making corn husk dolls and why corn husk dolls don’t have faces! Meet Ranger Andrea at the Visitor Center porch. 45 min. [Free!]

MONDAY, JUNE 3

– 2 p.m. – Tree ID Scavenger Hunt – Learn about the trees of Roan Mountain, and test your knowledge, in this family-friendly activity. Meet Ranger Kacie at camper check-in. 30-45 min. [Free!]

– 3 p.m. – Terrific Turkeys – Play a fun game and learn about how turkeys survive in the woods of Roan Mountain! Meet Ranger Kacie at camper check-in. 30-45 min. [Free!]

 – 4 p.m. – Frog Song – Join Ranger Kacie at the Miller Farmstead to learn about the fantastic frogs of Roan Mountain! We’ll walk up to the frog pond and learn how frogs use unique calls to find mates! Park in the gravel parking lot and meet Kacie at the kiosk. We’ll walk together to the pond. 60 min. [Free!]

 – 7 p.m. – Whoo Lives Here? – Meet Ranger Kacie at the aviary to learn all about our wildlife ambassadors, Shiloh the barred owl, and Sunshine the Great Horned Owl! 45-60 min. [Free!]