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Nature Journaling: Vernal Pools

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Shelter 1 (near playground)
Main Park Address: Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.

When

April 11, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Teens and adults are invited to slow down, step outside, and discover how nature journaling can change the way you notice the world around you. This flexible practice of writing and drawing can improve focus, observation skills, memory, deepen curiosity, and help you connect to the natural world. Participants will be guided through easy, curiosity-driven activities that encourage looking closely, wondering freely, and recording observations in a journal. Master Naturalist and educator Mary Larson leads the monthly workshop, which features a new seasonal subject each month.

June's Theme: Vernal Pools
You'll pay special attention to the wondrous creatures that depend on vernal pools throughout their life cycle. We recommend signing up for the complimentary program Vernal Pool Discovery at 10 a.m. before the workshop!

What To Bring: The park will provide unlined paperback sketchbooks, #2 pencils, and colored pencils. You are welcome to bring any of your own additional supplies! You may also want to bring a collapsible chair to sit on while recording your observations.

Registration Required: Visit or call the Park Office at (804) 598-7148 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $5 per participant; payment is required in order to make a reservation. In the event that this program is cancelled due to weather, park staff will contact you to issue a full refund.

sketchbook journals with drawings and paintings laying open on a picnic table

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $5/person.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: No.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov