Events

First net, T-Mobile, Verizon Disaster Services

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by meeting a tree that is older than our Country. Join a Naturalist along the East Shore Trail, one of Wildwood’s less-traveled trails. Participants will hike approximately half a mile into the trail where a Naturalist will reveal this American Sycamore’s age.

Junior Naturalists ages 9 to 11 interested in the flora and fauna of Wildwood Park will spend the week learning about species identification and natural history. Topics explored include life beneath the water, tracks and scat, plants, insects and birds. REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 5, 2026.

Chlorine Kits

HMRT Cache Maintenance

Sprouts ages 4 and 5 will discover nature through hands-on activities. Spend the day exploring the outdoors through discovery and sensory walks, stories, crafts and much more. REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 5, 2026

G-205: Recovery from Disaster: Local Community, Date TBD

Children ages 6 to 8 will learn about animal adaptations, explore aquatic life in Paxton Creek and enjoy a live animal presentation. Each day we will explore a new topic including native trees, mammals, amphibians, insects and water/wetlands. Please register for only one week. Registration limited to 20 campers.

Tanker Rollover Exercise

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.