Homeschool Naturalists: What's my Wingspan?

Location of Douthat State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Nov. 5, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us at Douthat State Park for Homeschool Naturalists, a monthly outdoor education series designed for homeschool students of all ages. Each session explores a different nature-based topic through hands-on activities, guided discovery, and time in the great outdoors.

This session of Homeschool Naturalist is What's my Wingspan? We’ll explore the unique adaptations that help birds of prey survive and thrive, then measure our own wingspans to find out which raptor we match. Next, we’ll play an active migration tag game to learn about the incredible journeys birds make and the obstacles they face along the way. We’ll wrap up with a short hike to see if we can spot any raptors in flight — this program takes place during peak migration season, so keep your eyes on the skies.

Plan on attending What's my Wingspan? Let us know by completing this form.

Below are the dates and the topics for future Homeschool Naturalist events.

February 4: Fur, Tracks, and Scat

March 4: Douthat Dwellers: Owls

April 1: Macroinvertebrates and Watersheds

May 6: Vernal Pool Explorers

Programs run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please meet at the Discovery Center.

This is a family-friendly program — parents or guardians must stay with their children. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for outdoor conditions. This is a rain or shine event.

Homeschoolers get free parking by showing their Notice of Intent Form to park staff.

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

juvenile bald eagle

Other details

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