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Scavenger Games

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Feb. 22, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Raccoons, skunks, and opossums often find food in what we discard, but scavenging through garbage has plenty of dangers.

Come learn about this "Trash Trio" and play a game that teaches about the hazards our scavengers face in our trash and why we should properly secure our waste.

This program will be held in the Visitor Center.

Raccoon in a tree

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