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Between 03/29/2025 and 03/29/2026
(57) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Powhatan State Park

March 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

April 4, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Launch A Parking
Foraging can foster a special connection with the land as well as with fellow foragers.

April 5, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Spring is in the air; this is prime time for bird watching!

April 5, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

April 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.

April 11, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 3
Come take a walk with us under the glow of the moon 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.

April 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

April 12, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Like all wild animals, black bears are food motivated.

April 12, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 3
Reconnect with nature and your innate creativity with monthly Nature Journaling workshops led by Mary Larson, Virginia Master Naturalist.

April 12, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Overflow Parking (River Bend Campground)
Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

April 13, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Take a relaxing walk with a ranger to learn about the colorful spring flowers of the forest.

April 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1

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

April 19, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking

Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to explore the fascinating world of Virginia's aquatic insects, crustaceans, and amphibians with hands-on activities.

April 19, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking

With warmer wetter weather comes springtime fungi!

April 19, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 3

The second book in the Adventures of Syd Series, The Forgotten Town of Wash Woods, will be launched in celebration of Earth Day! Meet the author, Danielle Simone, the famous blue heeler Goose, and learn about this kayaking excursion through the Back Bay of Virginia to False Cape State Park.

April 19, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking

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

April 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking

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

April 20, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1

What are invasive species and why should we care?

April 25, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking

You're invited on a guided evening hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

April 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

April 26, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking

With warmer wetter weather comes springtime fungi!

April 26, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1

Learn how to recycle your two-liter soda bottles into bird feeders.

April 26, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1

As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show time for bats!

April 27, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Does Virginia even have any native lizards?

May 3, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m to explore the fascinating world of Virginia's INSECTS with hands-on activities.

May 3, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to explore the amazing variety of Virginia's POLLINATORS with hands-on activities, including making native seed planters to plant in your garden!

May 3, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show time for bats!

May 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.

May 10, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Spring is in the air; this is prime time for bird watching!

May 10, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Reconnect with nature and your innate creativity with monthly Nature Journaling workshops led by Mary Larson, Virginia Master Naturalist.

May 10, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 3
Come take a walk with us under the glow of the moon 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.

May 17, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 2

Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to explore the amazing variety of Virginia's RAPTORS with hands-on activities and touchable models.

May 17, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1

Come young and young-at-heart on National Kids to Parks Day to meet some incredible predators of the sky!

May 17, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 2
How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?

May 17, 2025. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

May 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Multiple Locations
Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

May 24, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Overflow Parking (River Bend Campground)
What does it take to build a "one match" fire?

May 24, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Overflow Parking (River Bend Campground)
Gather around a crackling fire to hear stories shared by a park ranger. Some stories come from this region's history as well as a few short stories featuring adventure, mystery, and mishaps in the outdoors.

May 25, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Launch A Parking
Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour with DCR's Bay Experience team!

May 25, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Are you ready to broaden your horizons beyond car camping to enjoy a more challenging and immersive camping experience?

May 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Spring is in the air; this is prime time for bird watching!

May 31, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

June 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.

June 7, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show time for bats!

June 28, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Multiple Locations
Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

June 28, 2025. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

July 5, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 2
How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?

July 19, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

July 25, 2025. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

July 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Multiple Locations
Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Aug. 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.

Sept. 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.

Sept. 13, 2025. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

Oct. 11, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

Oct. 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.

Nov. 2, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.

Dec. 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
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.
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