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Bewitching Bats

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Oct. 28, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

It's International Bat Week! Come celebrate and learn more about these flying nocturnal critters. We will learn what is the truth and what's a myth about bats, and how vital they are to our ecosystem. There are so many ways to help out bats, whether it's learning about your local bats or building a bat house, all are very important steps in their conservation.

Please call (804) 796-4472 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

photo of a bat on a fence

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