On Saturday, June 19th, Chippokes Plantation State Park will host “James River Day” featuring stewardship activities, beach clean ups, canoe trips, and wagon rides. Don’t forget sunscreen, bug spray, a bag lunch, and bottled water!!
10a.m.: Beach Cleanup.
Explore the beach of the James River as we work to keep our natural areas looking beautiful and pristine. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Noon-1p.m.: Leave No Trace.
Bring a bagged lunch. Take a wagon ride through the plantation to meet one of the park’s most fascinating volunteers, Bill Rogers. During your lunch, enjoy a light talk by this world class hiking expert. Discover how we have an impact on our natural areas and learn ways to help our environment while you recreate. Wagon ride will start at the Visitor Center
1p.m.-4p.m.: Fossil Walks and Canoeing 101.
Hunt for fossils, sharks teeth, and whale bones along the beach. Afterward gain instruction on the basics of canoeing. Meet at the Visitor Center.
