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  • Canal

    Canal Days and What Remains

    , Harrisburg
    Explore the engineering required, famous travelers who passed by Fort Hunter, and what has been left behind of the once awe-inspiring Pennsylvania Canals. The exhibit is included in a tour of the Mansion. Closed on Mondays.
  • A group of people walking at Wildwood Park

    Wellness Wednesday Walks

    , Harrisburg
    Enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals.
  • Porcupine walking through grass and trees holding a pie

    Storywalk® – "Porcupine's Pie" by Laura Renauld | Illustrated by Jennie Poh

    , Dauphin
    Spend time outdoors this fall at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying "Porcupine's Pie" by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide this interactive Storywalk®.
  • 4 pieces of artwork featuring a raccoon, birds and birds nest with eggs hung on a tan wall

    Christina Bias Artwork Display

    Christina Bias is a local artist working with ink, graphite, and acrylics. She is fascinated with nature and captures the essence of each animal she depicts. Christina’s unique style shines through in her art especially her use of feathers as her canvas
  • A group of people walking at Wildwood Park

    Wellness Wednesday Walks

    , Harrisburg
    Enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals.
  • The Cat in the Hat

    The Cat in the Hat Learning Series - November 7

    Join an Environmental Educator for fun interactive story session for children ages 3-5. Stories, rhymes, and a craft/activity will introduce science through the eyes of the Cat In The Hat. Classes are offered during 3 consecutive Thursdays.
  • driftwood and other wood to create an art bouquet

    Wooden Bouquets to Brighten your Day

    Join The Merry Woodsman, a local artist and woodworker for a workshop to create a wooden “bouquet.” Each participant will create their own arrangement, combining wooden pieces both milled and foraged. Use the many native tree varieties to assemble your own unique piece of art. A glass vase will be provided, nestled in a wooden base.
  • community members raking up leaves at the park

    Volunteer Work Day – Park Rx

    Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided.
  • chick-a-dee (bird) on a birdfeeder

    Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon

    Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with the Appalachian Audubon Society. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one.
  • ducks in the water

    Waterfowl Walk – Park Rx

    Join Volunteers Rick and Peggy Price to search for migrating waterfowl along the Towpath Trail. There may be other migratory birds such as Winter Wrens and Rusty Blackbirds.