You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Does Virginia even have any native lizards?

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky 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.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Join us for a morning out-and-back paddle on the James River.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

Butterflies seem to dance and glide as they flutter from flower to flower.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Nature is magic.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Come as a family, with friends, or fly solo on this seasonal scavenger hunt.

It’s amazing how many of nature’s wonders are waiting to be discovered but are hidden in plain sight.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

Join a ranger to learn about the fruits of the Piedmont's summertime forest.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Join us for a women and girl-centric hike in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day!

Calling all Girl Scouts, girls, and women of all ages!

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky 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.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Come celebrate this native Virginia fruit with a 10-mile or 5-mile run. The event will also feature beer trucks, family and nature programs, and live music.  Participants will run the exterior trails of the park.

We are hosting Central Virginia’s most exciting new event, the 2nd Annual Pawpaw Festival.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

How do you give back to the land that surrounds and nurtures you?

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

Water is known as the source of life, so how do we make sure we keep our precious waters healthy?

Nature is magic.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky 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.

Nature is magic.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Nature is magic.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?