Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park
Where
Program Location: Throughout the Park
Main Park Address: Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
When
Oct. 24, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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 posting!
Volunteer at Virginia State Parks
Volunteering with Virginia State Parks is a fun way to support our natural spaces, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your community. With 44 parks, opportunities range from trail work and removing invasive plants to identifying wildlife or sharing park history. Volunteers are essential to keeping parks thriving, and everyone is welcome. As you log more hours, you earn loyalty points that can be redeemed for discounts on annual passes, camping, and cabin stays.
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Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Volunteer Events
Additional dates
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Sept. 19, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Sept. 19, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Sept. 25, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Oct. 3, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Oct. 11, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Oct. 17, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Nov. 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Nov. 21, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Autumn Volunteer Opportunities at Widewater State park - Nov. 21, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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