Event Category: Nature

Explore the park with a leaf identification scavenger hunt.

“Equipped for Battle” is an opportunity to learn about the typical items soldiers from the American Civil War would have worn and carried with them into battle.

Let’s take “Advice from a Tree” (Ilan Shamir) and celebrate nature’s beauty.

Bring your four legged best friend for a ranger lead walk in the park and have your pup be certified as an official York River State Park B.A.R.K.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic area and beaches with interesting animals or historical artifacts from the park.

Hike with a ranger to learn the basics of birding.

Join a ranger for a leisurely look at clouds while you kick back, relax, and allow yourself to not be busy.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Calling all budding detectives.

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