Come on out to Powhatan State Park for Clean the Bay Day and have the opportunity to participate in a waterfront clean-up to help remove harmful debris before it reaches the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

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.

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.

Learn about the importance of clean water and practice taking scientific measurements from various natural water sources throughout Powhatan State Park.

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!

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world.

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

Take a guided walk with a butterfly expert in search of colorful creatures of the meadow!  First, you'll get tips and tricks for learning butterfly identification and anatomy as well as a glimpse into their amazing life cycles and awe-inspiring adaptations.

On June 14th and 15th, we invite you to visit the park's historic cemetery for Virginia State Parks History & Culture Weekend.

Reconnect with nature and your innate creativity with monthly Nature Journaling workshops led by Mary Larson, Virginia Master Naturalist.

On June 14th and 15th, we invite you to visit the park's historic cemetery for Virginia State Parks History & Culture Weekend.

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

Take a break from the heat this summer with a monthly game night and pizza! A park ranger and educational volunteers will provide a variety of table-top games that range from simple to complex.

Warm summer nights combined with the lush, blooming grasslands at Powhatan State Park make the perfect stage for dancing fireflies! Join us at 7:30 p.m. for a glowing bug craft, then around 8 p.m. we'll learn about their amazing adaptations from a Virginia Master Naturalist followed by a ranger-led hayride alongside the rolling hills and wide-open meadows to watch their famous display.

Experience paddling on one of Virginia's most beautiful and historic waterways: the James River.

Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to explore Virginia's AMPHIBIANS 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.

The salamanders of Virginia are an astounding group of animals that are often underestimated.

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

Walk with your fellow bird-lovers alongside meadow and forest to find out who is out and about!

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

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

From antlions to zebra swallowtails, amazing insects are everywhere!

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

Take a guided walk with a butterfly expert in search of tiny-winged creatures of the forest! First, you'll get tips and tricks for learning butterfly identification and anatomy as well as a glimpse into their amazing life cycles and awe-inspiring adaptations.

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 celebrate Independence Day away from the hustle and bustle and under the peaceful night skies of the park.

How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?

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!

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.

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

Beat the heat with this wonderful workshop in the cool quiet of the library!

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

Take a break from the heat this summer with a monthly game night and pizza! A park ranger and educational volunteers will provide a variety of table-top games that range from simple to complex.

Come take a walk with us 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.

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

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

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

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

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

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour with DCR's Bay Experience team!

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!

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.

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

Beat the heat with this wonderful workshop in the cool quiet of the library!

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

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

Take a break from the heat this summer with a monthly game night and pizza! A park ranger and educational volunteers will provide a variety of table-top games that range from simple to complex.

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

From antlions to zebra swallowtails, amazing insects are everywhere!

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

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!

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

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.

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

From antlions to zebra swallowtails, amazing insects are everywhere!

Take a break from the heat this summer with a monthly game night and pizza! A park ranger and educational volunteers will provide a variety of table-top games that range from simple to complex.

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.

We are hosting Central Virginia's favorite fruit focused event, the 3nd Annual Pawpaw Festival.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.