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Medicinal Plant Walk

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Sept. 13, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia. Guests will learn how to identify some of the common medicinal plants in our region and discuss the cultural and historical uses of native plants within the park. With greater knowledge of the healing properties of these native plants, we can develop a greater appreciation for these natural resources, and hopefully develop deeper relationships with the plants that surround us every day.

The walk will be up to one mile long, at a leisurely pace on a mostly flat trail. We recommend bringing water and wearing comfortable walking shoes.

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.

Foraging at Powhatan State Park must adhere to Virginia State Parks regulations. If you plan on foraging without a ranger, you must call ahead and receive verbal permission: (804)212-5675.

purple passion flower blooming in greenery

Other details

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