Events
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Canal Days and What Remains
, HarrisburgExplore 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. -
Wellness Wednesday Walks
, HarrisburgEnjoy 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. -
Storywalk® – "Porcupine's Pie" by Laura Renauld | Illustrated by Jennie Poh
, DauphinSpend 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®. -
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 -
Wellness Wednesday Walks
, HarrisburgEnjoy 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 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.