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Box Turtle Beauties

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Shelter 1

When

June 16, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

During this craft, you'll discover what makes Virginia's native box turtles special and make your very own paper box turtle. Their shells come in an endless variety of beautiful patterns...each one as unique as a fingerprint. Some box turtles even have yellow skin and red eyes. Let's make a work of art in honor of these amazing creatures.

paper turtle painted with yellow and red

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov