Learn about medicinal plants of spring at Powhatan State Park

POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- In celebration of Earth Day, Powhatan State Park rangers will host a guided hike on Friday, where attendees will learn about the medicinal plants of Central Virginia.

The hike will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at the park, located at 4616 Powhatan State Park Road, with the group meeting at the playground area.

Attendees will be guided along a hike by an interpretive ranger while learning about medicinal plants in Central Virginia.

Visitors will learn how to identify a few common medicinal plants found in the region and discuss uses of native plants within the park throughout history.

To find more information and register, visit the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's website.