Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

Join a ranger to learn about the fruits of the Piedmont's summertime forest.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Join us for a women and girl-centric hike in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day!

Calling all Girl Scouts, girls, and women of all ages!

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive 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.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

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

Come celebrate this native Virginia fruit with a 10-mile or 5-mile run. The event will also feature beer trucks, family and nature programs, and live music.  Participants will run the exterior trails of the park.

We are hosting Central Virginia’s most exciting new event, the 2nd Annual Pawpaw Festival.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

How do you give back to the land that surrounds and nurtures you?

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

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

Foraging can foster a special connection with the land as well as with fellow foragers.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Join a park ranger on a walk through the beautiful forest and contribute to our local James River Master Naturalist project!

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.

Nature is magic.

Calling curious kiddos of all kinds!

Every day, the trees around us are working magic with their leaves and sunlight; capture some of that magic by making an art print using sunlight, shadow, and special paper.

Deepen your connection with nature and stretch your creative muscles with this Nature Journaling Workshop.

Foraging can foster a special connection with the land as well as with fellow foragers.

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

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

When autumn paints the landscape with its brilliant colors, what better way to celebrate than to make art?

Fall is the season of fungi!

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

Water is known as the source of life, so how do we make sure we keep our precious waters healthy?

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

Every day, the trees around us are working magic with their leaves and sunlight; capture some of that magic by making an art print using sunlight, shadow, and special paper.

Put your investigation skills to work as we search for clues about what...or who was eaten by owls!

When autumn paints the landscape with its brilliant colors, what better way to celebrate than to make art?

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 beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing 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 in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive 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.

Put your investigation skills to work as we search for clues about what...or who was eaten by owls!

When autumn paints the landscape with its brilliant colors, what better way to celebrate than to make art?

Join us to learn about Virginia's native plants that can be processed into beautiful natural dyes.

Nature is magic.

Foraging can foster a special connection with the land as well as with fellow foragers.

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

What does it take to build a "one match" fire?

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

Foraging can foster a special connection with the land as well as with fellow foragers.

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Celebrate the winter season by making your own wreath, sipping hot cocoa, and warming up by a cozy fire.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Foraging can foster a special connection with the land as well as with fellow foragers.

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

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Nature is magic.

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

Take a guided walk with a ranger alongside golden meadow and frosty forest to find out who is out and about!

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

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

Start the new year with a photo scavenger hunt at Powhatan State Park.

Start the New Year off on a good foot with a ranger-led hike through winter woods, along banks of the James River, and by frosty golden meadows.

On the first Sunday of every month, our Self-care Sunday Series invites you to join in on various activities specially created to help us engage with the beautiful surroundings of Powhatan State Park.

Take a guided walk with a ranger alongside golden meadow and frosty forest to find out who is out and about!

**RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 18TH AT 10AM** This winter, Powhatan State Park is offering Nature Journaling workshops at the Powhatan County Public Library!

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

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

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

On the first Sunday of every month, our Self-care Sunday Series invites you to join in on various activities specially created to help us engage with the beautiful surroundings of Powhatan State Park.

Take a guided walk with a ranger alongside golden meadow and frosty forest to find out who is out and about!

Have you ever seen a timberdoodle dance in the twilight sky?

This winter, Powhatan State Park is offering Nature Journaling workshops at the Powhatan County Public Library!

Have you ever seen a timberdoodle dance in the twilight sky?

2/22 HIKE MOVED - MEET AT PLAYGROUND PARKING LOT Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Have you ever seen a timberdoodle dance in the twilight sky?

As winter comes to an end, Virginia's earliest and most delicate woodland wildflowers begin to appear!

On the first Sunday of every month, our Self-care Sunday Series invites you to join in on various activities specially created to help us engage with the beautiful surroundings of Powhatan State Park.

If you love working outdoors, sharing your nature knowledge with others, and meeting new and interesting people then you are going to want to find out how to volunteer at Powhatan State Park!

As spring draws near, Virginia's earliest and most delicate woodland wildflowers appear!

This winter, Powhatan State Park is offering Nature Journaling workshops at the Powhatan County Public Library!

Come out to Powhatan State Park and participate in a tree planting!

Spring is in the air; this is prime time for bird watching!

Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

As winter comes to an end, Virginia's earliest and most delicate woodland wildflowers begin to appear!

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

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.