Biomimicry in Nature Program Series for Homeschool: Nature’s Architecs: Buiding like the Beavers

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
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When

Nov. 4, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Discover Nature's Genius! Join Our Biomimicry Adventure Series for Homeschool Students

Step into the enchanting world of Widewater State Park and uncover the secrets of nature’s greatest inventors. From beavers to birds and plants, learn how these amazing creatures and flora inspire incredible human inventions. Through hands-on activities, guided walks, and creative projects, your child will embark on an unforgettable educational journey.

Program 1: Nature’s Architects: Building Like the Beavers

In this exciting program, young learners will explore the incredible engineering feats of beavers. Through hands-on activities, children will learn how beavers build their dams and lodges, and how these structures inspire human engineering. The program includes a guided walk to a beaver habitat, interactive dam-building projects, and a discussion on the importance of wetlands.

Standards of Learning (SOL) Alignment:

- Science K.1, 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1: Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and Logic

- Science 4.5: Living Systems and Processes

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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