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What's in our Water?
Where
Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
When
April 23, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Water, no matter if it comes from oceans, rivers, or rain, tells us a story. From the chemicals in the water, to the tiny organisms living within it, even a tiny droplet has plenty to say.
Celebrate Earth Week with us by exploring the less noticed world of our aquatic ecosystems with the help of a freshwater testing kit and a microscope. Learn about pollution, water quality, and an otherworldly ecosystem too small to see with the naked eye.
This program will be held in the Visitor Center.
About Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs, guided nature walks, wildlife observation, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 44 parks.
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
Event types
Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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