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Investigation Hike

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Visitor Center

When

Jan. 1, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Learn how to incorporate technology into your next hike and get to know some of the park's native flora and fauna. The walk is an easy and slow-paced one mile loop. Before you begin, visit the following websites and download your preferred app(s):

Seek by iNaturalist

Merlin Bird ID

PictureThis-Plant ID app

Avenza Park Map

Fifth Star Labs-Constellations

iNaturalist

PocketMacros

Call 804- 796-4474 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov