Archaeologist Adventure

Location of Douthat State Park in Virginia

Where

Douthat State Park, 14239 Douthat State Park Rd., Millboro, VA 24460.
Discovery Center

When

May 30, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Step into the shoes of an archaeologist and uncover the secrets of an owl’s diet! Learn about owl adaptations, behavior, and how they hunt. We'll also explore what owl pellets really are (hint: they’re not puke or poop!) before you get hands-on by dissecting one. Using charts to match bones to specific animals, you’ll piece together the mystery of what these fascinating creatures had for dinner. Ready to dig in?

Parks are for everyone. If you have accessibility questions or concerns, please call 540-862-8114 or email Hannah.Johnson@dcr.virginia.gov.

Kids doing owl pellet dissection

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $5/owl pellet.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-862-8100
Email Address: Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Archaeologist Adventure - June 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Archaeologist Adventure - June 12, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Archaeologist Adventure - June 19, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Archaeologist Adventure - June 26, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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