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Between 04/16/2025 and 04/16/2026
(61) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Powhatan State Park

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.

This event has been canceled.
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.

May 3, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
From antlions to zebra swallowtails, amazing insects are everywhere!

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!

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 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

June 7, 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 Virginia's WATERWAYS with hands-on activities and sensory explorations. The friendly folks from Family Learning Adventures will share all sorts of fascinating facts about Virginia's fresh water habitats that we all rely on.

June 7, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 3

Join special guest Karyn Reid, the Floodplain Program Planner for Virginia's Department of Conservation and Recreation, as she shares her in-depth knowledge about Virginia's watersheds shows a demo watershed floodplain model. Karyn will be using a model and presenting topics such as: types of flooding we see in Virginia, how different land uses like parking lots, storm water retention ponds, and wetlands impact our watersheds’ ability to control flooding.

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 10, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

June 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

June 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

June 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
From antlions to zebra swallowtails, amazing insects are everywhere!

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 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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 8, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

July 15, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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 22, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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 29, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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.

Aug. 5, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Aug. 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Aug. 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Aug. 23, 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. 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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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