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Plants & Potions

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Campfire Circle - Campground Dogwood

When

Oct. 17, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Discover the world of edible and medicinal plants on this ranger-led walk through the park. Learn how traditional herbal remedies (sometimes called "potions") like Goldenseal for colds and Ginger for digestion have been used for generations.

As a fun Halloween twist, we’ll craft simple, natural mixtures such as plantain poultices and offer samples of Spicebush berries (optional). We’ll also cover safe foraging practices and the history behind these healing plants.

Sassafras Tree

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov