Come by the program area next to the Riverbend Campground to pick up an Arks for Parks adventure pack.

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery, and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages.

Come visit the exploration table to discover what natural treasures the ranger has to show!

Nature is magic – it jump-starts our joy, cultivates our curiosity, and awakens our awe.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make ink and leaf prints from the husks of the black walnut fruit.

Have you ever experienced the satisfaction of shooting an arrow solidly into a target?

Come enjoy the beauty of the James River as we take a morning walk along River Trail.

Calling all Girl Scouts!

Come visit the exploration table to discover what natural treasures the ranger has to show!

Celebrate Virginia's woodland box turtle by making your very own paper box turtle.

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

In celebration of the park’s 10th anniversary, we are hosting Central Virginia’s most exciting new event, the Inaugural Pawpaw Festival.

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

Come visit the exploration table to discover what natural treasures the ranger has to show!

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make ink and leaf prints from the husks of the black walnut fruit.

Come celebrate Powhatan State Park’s 10th Anniversary with a 10-mile run along scenic trails featuring the James River, open fields, and a historic cabin!

Help build a new trail on National Public Lands Day!

Have you ever experienced the satisfaction of shooting an arrow solidly into a target?

Come visit the exploration table to discover what natural treasures the ranger has to show!

Celebrate Virginia's woodland box turtle by making your very own paper box turtle.

Come watch the sun go down as you paddle along the beautiful James River.

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

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery, and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

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

Take a morning stroll among the autumn wildflowers and discover the surprising secrets that our meadows hold.

Have you ever experienced the satisfaction of shooting an arrow solidly into a target?

Gather around with your fellow campers in the age-old tradition of sitting around a fire together, and learn about some of our most illusive and misunderstood creatures that prowl around at night.

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

Celebrate Virginia's woodland box turtle by making your very own paper box turtle.

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 the state parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Have you ever experienced the satisfaction of shooting an arrow solidly into a target?

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery, and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages.

Take a morning stroll among the autumn wildflowers and discover the surprising secrets that our meadows hold.

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery, and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

Gather around with your fellow campers in the age-old tradition of sitting around a fire together, and learn about some of our most illusive and misunderstood creatures that prowl around at night.

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

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make ink and leaf prints from the husks of the black walnut fruit.

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

Put your investigation skills to work as we search for clues about what...or who was eaten by owls!  We will dissect owl pellets and look among fur and bones to find some answers.

Come take a walk with us under a full moon to search for some of the park's most illusive 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 as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages.

Nature has so much wisdom to share.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make ink and leaf prints from the husks of the black walnut fruit.

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

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

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make ink and leaf prints from the husks of the black walnut fruit.

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 the state parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

Take a morning stroll among the autumn fields and discover the surprising secrets that our meadows hold.

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

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

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages.

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

Celebrate the winter season by making your own wreath, sipping hot cocoa, and warming up by a cozy fire.

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

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages.

Step back in time with us as we uncover the stories of those at rest in the historic cemetery and honor the families who lived on the land where the park now sits.

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

Start the New Year off right with some morning exercise to get the blood pumping.

Start the new year with a photo scavenger hunt at Powhatan State Park.

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 flock together to help your feathered friends! Researchers all around the world use the data gathered each year from the Great Backyard Bird Count to study and protect birds.

During this ranger-led activity, we will get to know a few of our feathered friends that can be found in the park or in your backyard.

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?

Discover the hidden wonders of temporary ponds and find out why they are essential to the survival of many wildlife populations.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Virginia's earliest and most delicate woodland wildflowers are finally here!

Join us as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

If you love working outdoors, sharing your nature knowledge with others, and meeting new and interesting people then you are going to want to find out how to volunteer at Powhatan State Park! Come learn how you can be a part of the volunteer team while earning benefits towards your Virginia State Parks recreation at the same time.

Virginia's earliest and most delicate woodland wildflowers are finally here!

If you love working outdoors, sharing your nature knowledge with others, and meeting new and interesting people then you are going to want to find out how to volunteer at Powhatan State Park! Come learn how you can be a part of the volunteer team while earning benefits towards your Virginia State Parks recreation at the same time.

Relax into your evening with a stroll among the ephemeral wildflowers of the forest.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and herpetology expert, Ty Smith, as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

Relax into your evening with a stroll among the ephemeral wildflowers of the forest.

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.

Join us as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

***RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY 3/24 DUE TO RAIN*** What can we see, hear, smell, and possibly touch in nature? The goal of this guided hike is to stay as quiet as possible to avoid scaring away wildlife and to experience using our senses.

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

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and herpetology expert, Ty Smith, as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

Join us as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Are you ready for viewing the solar eclipse?

Nature is magic.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and herpetology expert, Ty Smith, as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

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.

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.

How would you like to have bluebirds as your neighbors?

Celebrate Earth Day with Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of Earth's most abundant and important tiny critters. You'll get to know who you're likely to find at Powhatan State Park or in your backyard depending on the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their fascinating adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.