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Blacklight Bug Walk

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Playground Parking

When

July 11, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

See the night-time world like you've never seen it before! A park ranger will guide you on a search for crawling critters of the dark. A special ultra-violet flashlight will be used to reveal the hidden colors of insects and other living creatures.

The walk will be less than half a mile on flat ground at a slow pace with frequent breaks as bugs are discovered. Please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to walk in the dark. Bring a red-light flashlight or headlamp with a red light setting if you have one. If not, the ranger will provide red plastic sheets to cover your flashlight.

Register here to let us know you're coming. We will contact you if the program is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Glowing blue millepede on leafy ground

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