Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Homeschool Happenings - Looking at Leaves

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832. Shelter 2.

When

November 16, 2020. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Calling all homeschoolers. Join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly homeschool programs on the third Monday of the month. These hands-on programs are designed for the whole family and will introduce everyone to a variety of nature-themed activities.

November 16-Looking at Leaves

Explore the season of autumn and the changes it brings in the natural world. Lean why some trees lose their leaves while other stay green year round, the importance of "leaving the leaves" and create an unbe-leaf-able masterpiece.

We will meet at Picnic Shelter 2 in the Day Use area, just past the Visitor Center. Restrooms and playgrounds are close by and program will be canceled in case of rain.

Programs run from 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Please email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

Reservations are required for planning purposes, and can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/y8sccyew Only register the participants for the class and please enter their age and total number attending in the comment box.

Cost is $3 per child, with 3 and under free of charge. Parking fees are waived. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for hiking. Pack a picnic and enjoy the park afterwards.