High Knob Destination Center

05/21/2026

Reminder that our deadline for registering for Camp High K**b 2026 is coming up on May 31!

Don't miss out on this opportunity! There are limited spaces for each camp and they are filling up fast! Check below for updated availability:

Pre-K Camp (June 1-2): 10 spots remaining

Grades K-2 (June 8-9): 5 spots remaining

Grades 3-5 (June 15-16): 6 spots remaining

Grades 6-7 (June 22-23): 10 spots remaining

Join us for Camp High K**b this June! The FREE camp will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at the High K**b Destination Center and other sites. Open to Norton and Non-Norton residents. Camp will be held June 1-2 for Pre-K; June 8-9 for Grades K-2; June 15-16 for Grades 3-5; and June 2...

05/20/2026

Don't forget! Join us for a introductory workshop to Forest Farming and Forest Gardening from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30!

🪴There are still 10 spots available for this FREE event.

🪴Call (276) 679-3103 or email [email protected] for more information and to register.

🪴The event is part of the Forest Botanicals Regional Living Monument's Community Learning Series. See below flyer for more info.

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05/19/2026

We're joining the U.S. Forest Service for a pollinator planting project at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the Guest River Gorge! The event is open to the community. If interested, please contact (276) 679-3103 or [email protected] to register as part of the Destination Center's volunteer crew.



City of Norton, Virginia Explore Norton VA High K**b Outdoor Festival

05/04/2026

Join us this June for Camp High K**b! Explore the wild and wonderful world of High K**b!

Camp will be held June 1-2 for Pre-K; June 8-9 for Grades K-2; June 15-16 for Grades 3-5; and June 22-23 for Grades 6-7.

Registration forms are available online at https://forms.gle/XvFrUhowaQ52qEFGA.

Forms can also be picked up at the Destination Center during open hours (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays).

For more information, see the below flyer and contact Megan Roark at [email protected] or (276) 679-3103.

This camp is free and open to both Norton and non-Norton residents.

Join us for Camp High K**b this June! The FREE camp will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at the High K**b Destination Center and other sites. Open to Norton and Non-Norton residents. Camp will be held June 1-2 for Pre-K; June 8-9 for Grades K-2; June 15-16 for Grades 3-5; and June 2...

04/25/2026

Our May Wildflower Hike is coming up soon, but don't forget we have group hikes every month!

Explore different areas of the High K**b Region and make new connections. Whether you're a beginner or an avid hiker, we have an adventure for you!

04/22/2026

Spring is in full bloom in the High K**b Region! Check out some of the flowers you might see if visiting the region this spring!

Also, make plans to join us at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, for a hike in Flag Rock Recreation Area to view wildflowers.

Explore Norton VA City of Norton, Virginia

04/22/2026

We're excited to have been awarded, in partnership with The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a $50,000 Jefferson Trust Grant for the High K**b Explorers Program. The grant will help bring new educational programming, events, and field-based excursions at the Destination Center.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more info on those opportunities as we get the High K**b Explorers program off the ground!

Explore Norton VA City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Outdoor Festival

The Jefferson Trust has awarded $761,000 to support five new initiatives across the University of Virginia. “These grants are indicative of a leap forward

04/21/2026

Join us and our friends from Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park for a presentation on the natural history of the Appalachians!

🪨when? April 24, 6 p.m.

🪨where? Here at the Center, 1147 Laurel Ave. SW, Norton!

🪨Registration and Questions: [email protected] or 276-679-3103

04/20/2026

Don't forget! Join us this Saturday, April 25, for a Forest Bathing experience!

🌳When? Mark your calendars for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25.

🌳How do I register? Contact us at (276) 679-3103 or [email protected]

🌳What is Forest Bathing? See below flyer for more info!

Explore Norton VA City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Outdoor Festival

04/18/2026

We are all set up for the High K**b Naturalist Niche Event!

Stop by today until 4 to browse and talk to our many outdoors vendors, listen to some interesting talks, and enjoy refreshments and some MoonBean Coffee!!

04/15/2026

We're super excited for this Saturday's Naturalist Niche at the HKDC! The event will be held April 18 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Center, 1147 Laurel Ave. SW. There is no fee to attend.

Browse a variety of nature-focused vendors and attend a series of outdoor chats in the afternoon! See below flyers for full event details.

We're also excited to have MoonBean Coffee from Nickelsville serving up some delicious drinks!

Questions? Contact Megan Roark at [email protected] or (276) 679-3103.