Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Widewater State Park — 101 Widewater State Park Rd., Stafford, VA

Enjoy the Autumn days while also helping out your state parks! Check out some of Widewater's Autumn volunteer opportunities below. Educational Volunteer Opportunities

Federal Duck Stamp Class

: September 19th, October 17th, & November 21st Natural Resource Management Japanese Silt Grass Removal: September 25th Beaver Dam Trail Maintenance: October 24th & November 21st Recreation & Special Events Volunteer Appreciation Event: October 3rd ** Registration Required Trek n' Treat Trail - Decoration Setup: October 11th - Decoration Takedown: November 1st

Saturday, September 19th

Waterway Cleanups Summer Cleanup on the Aquia Creek

Join this Stafford-based non-profit as they help keep Aquia Creek clean of trash and debris via kayaks in their Autumn cleanup at the park. Paddle equipment is provided by the park.

- Register here

Widewater State Park Aquia Cleanup

If you would like to volunteer for any of these volunteer events, you can sign up here:

WWSP Autumn 2026 Volunteer Registration

. Reach out to Chief Ranger Ellen Hillborn at widewater@dcr.virginia.gov for orientation and background check requirements. Don't forget to check out our seasonal volunteer newsletter attached to this program…