Events in Virginia State Parks

Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park?

Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Gather around the campfire with park staff and visitors on Saturday evenings this summer. Each week will feature different nature-related themes, while making sweet culinary creations.

Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park?

Each Saturday morning a Roving Ranger can be found either roaming the trails or at a table of "touchables" set up in various areas within the park.

Have you ever wondered what tree or plant you were walking by along River Trail?

Each Saturday morning a Roving Ranger can be found either roaming the trails or at a table of "touchables" set up in various areas within the park.

Have you ever wondered what tree or plant you were walking by along River Trail?

Each Saturday morning a Roving Ranger can be found either roaming the trails or at a table of "touchables" set up in various areas within the park.

Have you ever wondered what tree or plant you were walking by along River Trail?

How do you celebrate National Public Lands Day?

Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Each Saturday morning a Roving Ranger can be found either roaming the trails or at a table of "touchables" set up in various areas within the park.

Have you ever wondered what tree or plant you were walking by along River Trail?

Most of us are familiar with two of the terms for periods of activity in plants and animals: nocturnal and diurnal.

Powhatan State Park has three species of owls that are regularly seen or heard within the confines of the park and surrounding area.

Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

This is a hands-on rocking experience.

Learn how you can be an integral part of the exciting future of our park!

Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Powhatan State Park is offering ranger-led and self-guided opportunities to explore the park on the first day of the new year.

With 2022 behind us, what better way to start the new year than with a day at Powhatan State Park.

Start the New Year off right with some morning exercise to get the blood pumping. After all, studies show that getting out in "green space" promotes wellness.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars!

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars!

Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Wildflowers are here!

Chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, and woodpeckers can all be seen at Powhatan State Park. During this ranger-led activity, we will get to know a few of our feathered friends that can be found in the park or in your backyard.

What is a vernal pool?

Wildflowers are here!

Chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, and woodpeckers can all be seen at Powhatan State Park. During this ranger-led activity, we will get to know a few of our feathered friends that can be found in the park or in your backyard.

What is a vernal pool?

What makes meadows special?

Chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, and woodpeckers can all be seen at Powhatan State Park. During this ranger-led activity, we will get to know a few of our feathered friends that can be found in the park or in your backyard.

What is a vernal pool?

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, and woodpeckers can all be seen at Powhatan State Park. During this ranger-led activity, we will get to know a few of our feathered friends that can be found in the park or in your backyard.

What is a vernal pool?

It’s amazing how many of nature’s wonders are waiting to be discovered but are hidden in plain sight.

What is a vernal pool?

What makes meadows special?

Come as a family, with friends, or come as a team of one on this guided walk as you hunt for natural wonders along the trail.

Come take a walk with us under a full moon to search for some of the park's most illusive night-time predators -- owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the meadows.

Spring has arrived and so have many of our migrating visitors. We’ll tap into our senses as we use sight, sound, and even touch to become more familiar with some of Virginia's feathered beauties.

How can you tell the difference between toads and frogs?

It’s amazing how many of nature’s wonders are waiting to be discovered but are hidden in plain sight.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the tiny critters you’re likely to find at Powhatan State Park. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their fascinating adaptations and behaviors! Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

It’s Eastern Bluebird nesting time!

Here in Virginia, and around the world, rivers are a source of life for humankind and wildlife alike.

What are invasive species and why should we care?

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars!

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Spring has arrived and so have many of our migrating visitors. We’ll tap into our senses as we use sight, sound, and even touch to become more familiar with some of Virginia's feathered beauties.

What is a vernal pool?

Come take a walk with us under a full moon to search for some of the park's most illusive night-time predators -- owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

What makes meadows special?

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a scavenger hunt for all ages!  Together with a park ranger you'll search for a bounty of natural wonders along the trail.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a scavenger hunt for all ages!  Together with a park ranger you'll search for a bounty of natural wonders along the trail.

Come experience a beautiful morning paddle on the James River with a ranger-guided float.

It’s amazing how many of nature’s wonders are waiting to be discovered but are hidden in plain sight.

What makes meadows special?

Come by the program area next to the Riverbend Campground to pick up an Arks for Parks adventure pack.

Bring your kids over to the park for a fun-filled day!

Who has cold blood, eats only once a week, and can smell with their tongue?

During this craft, you'll discover what makes Virginia's native box turtles special and make your very own paper box turtle.

What makes meadows special?

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a scavenger hunt for all ages!  Together with a park ranger you'll search for a bounty of natural wonders along the trail.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Come experience a beautiful afternoon paddle on the James River with a ranger-guided float.

How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?

It’s amazing how many of nature’s wonders are waiting to be discovered but are hidden in plain sight.

Gather around with your fellow campers and rangers.

Spring has arrived and so have many of our migrating visitors. We’ll tap into our senses as we use sight, sound, and even touch to become more familiar with some of Virginia's feathered beauties.

Clean the Bay Day began in 1989 and has engaged more than 165,500 volunteers who have removed approximately 7.18 million pounds of debris from more than 8,250 miles of shoreline.

Calling all nature lovers to come help beautify Powhatan State Park by participating in a stewardship project.

Come by the program area next to the Riverbend Campground to pick up an Arks for Parks adventure pack.

Red and gray wolves once ranged throughout Virginia and the southeastern United States...but where did they all go?

Come take a walk with us under a full moon to search for some of the park's most illusive night-time predators -- owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

During this craft, you'll discover what makes Virginia's native box turtles special and make your very own paper box turtle.

Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park?

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages! A ranger will provide you with a list of items to look for...many are hidden in plain sight. You’ll get points for each item your team finds, and you have one hour to find as many items on the list as you can.

Warm June nights combined with the lush, blooming meadows at Powhatan State Park make the perfect stage for masses of dancing fireflies.

Come experience a beautiful morning paddle on the James River with a ranger-guided float.

How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?

What makes meadows special?

Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park?

During this craft, you'll discover what makes Virginia's native box turtles special and make your very own paper box turtle.

Warm June nights combined with the lush, blooming meadows at Powhatan State Park make the perfect stage for masses of dancing fireflies.

Come by the program area next to the Riverbend Campground to pick up an Arks for Parks adventure pack.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages! A ranger will provide you with a list of items to look for...many are hidden in plain sight. You’ll get points for each item your team finds, and you have one hour to find as many items on the list as you can.

Join us to practice your hand at spear-throwing and archery.

In celebration of Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day, we will uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery, and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

What makes meadows special?

Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park?

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages! A ranger will provide you with a list of items to look for...many are hidden in plain sight. You’ll get points for each item your team finds, and you have one hour to find as many items on the list as you can.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the tiny critters you’re likely to find at Powhatan State Park. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their fascinating adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Step back into the 1700s as we watch from the riverbanks and see if we can catch a glimpse of of batteau boaters gliding by.

Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park?