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Mothers on the Loose

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.

When

May 3, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

It’s Mother's Day, and our trails are full of mother animals taking care of young. Some care for pups, or chicks, or even larvae. There are critters in hiding along Crostic, Ground Pine, Beaver Lake, and Spillway Trails and we need someone to help us find them and match them to their babies. Grab a tracking sheet and map from the visitor center to help you find them all.

Please call (804) 796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

baby birds on a branch

Other details

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