Homeschool: Scavenger Series

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Visitor Center

When

Oct. 1, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

"For a scavenger, patience is the key to the pantry." - Delia Owens

For the first month of homeschool, visitors will learn about the hidden lives of scavengers: nature's clean-up crew! From removing roadkill and human waste, to breaking down trees to become the very building blocks of life, scavengers of all kinds play important roles in our ecosystems.

*Note: The same program is offered twice a week, on Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon.

Mondays, 11AM-12PM

9/8 : Vultures

9/15 : Detritivores

9/22 : Fungi

9/29 : "Trash Trio" - Opossums, Raccoons, & Skunks

Wednesdays, 1PM-2PM

9/10 : Vultures

9/17 : Detritivores

9/24 : Fungi

10/1 : "Trash Trio" - Opossums, Raccoons, & Skunks

As the days are getting shorter and the weather becomes cooler, make sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Hikes and other outdoor activities should be anticipated for any of these programs.

Six turkey vultures sitting around the Aquia Picnic Area sign.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov