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PawPaw Program

Location of Seven Bends State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Lupton Access - Picnic Shelter - 1191 Lupton Rd.
Main Park Address: Seven Bends State Park, 2111 South Hollingsworth Road, Woodstock, VA 22664.

When

Sept. 3, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Have you ever heard of a pawpaw? Join us for a walk into Seven Bend's pawpaw patch to learn how to identify and forage this tasty native fruit! Jack Monsted, the native plant expert from the State Arboretum of Virginia will lead this walk and share information about the pawpaw tree's biology, ecology, and various culinary uses. He will also demonstrate sustainable wild-harvesting methods so you can enjoy Virginia's largest (and tastiest) native fruit yourself!

All Virginia State Park regulations will be adhered to during this program.

*There is no fee for this program, but an annual or daily parking pass is required.

**Parks are for everyone! If you require special accommodations for this program, please reach out to megan.dellinger@dcr.virginia.gov.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-630-4718
Email Address: sevenbends@dcr.virginia.gov