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Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.

When

Sept. 15, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend and work on completing different badges.

Junior Animal Habitat - Participants will rotate through 3 stations that cover Steps 1 and 2 (explore wild animals and habitats, Step 3 (design an animal home) and Step 4 (animal habitat and shelter). Step 1 will include a hike, so be sure to wear sturdy footwear. Step 4 will include building a bug hotel, so participants will need to bring an empty, rinsed tin can.

Space for all programs is limited, so please email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for reservations. Visit Girlscouts.org for more information on Girl Scouts Love State Parks and additional self-guided activities.

photo of a forest trail

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