Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Insects in Winter

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Visitor Center

When

Jan. 29, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Can you spy an ant? A grasshopper? A wasp? It will be very hard during the winter. Just because you don't see many insects in winter does not mean they aren't there. Explore what insects do to survive the cold months.

Registration is required. Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov to register. Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at http://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov