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  • PSE Master Gardners’ Veggie Series:  Growing Great Tomatoes

    Nothing says summer like the taste of a fresh, homegrown tomato. Whether you are just starting your vegetable garden or want to improve your results, this webinar will walk you through everything you need to know to grow delicious tomatoes in your backyard or on your patio. Learn how to choose the right varieties, prepare your site, care for plants throughout the season, manage pests and diseases and harvest at peak flavor. With expert tips and clear, practical advice, you’ll gain confidence to make this the year of your best tomatoes yet! Pre-registration required.

  • DCHMRT- Cold Weather Decon

    , Dauphin
    Practicing cold weather decontamination
  • Wreath made from natural materials

    Spring Wreath Workshop

    , Harrisburg
    Decorate a spring wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, nuts, and seed pods. Select from a variety of wreath bases including grape vines and wire frames. Participants may bring additional items and ribbon. After constructing a wreath, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while adding finishing touches. Space is limited.
  • three birds sitting on bird feeder poles

    Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon Society

    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.
  • Person picking up trash along the road

    Volunteer Work Day- Litter Clean-Up!

    , Harrisburg
    Kick off the spring season with litter clean up along Industrial Road. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Refreshments will be available.

  • EMC Training-American Red Cross Services

    Topic: An overview of the American Red Cross Services for Dauphin County, PA.
  • A group of people walking on a paved trail in the woods

    Weekly Wellness Walk – Park Rx

    Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.
  • the words Growing Up Wild with a caterpillar climbing a purple flower in the shape of an L in wild

    Educator Workshop: Growing Up Wild

    Discover the diversity of Pennsylvania’s plants, animals and habitats while using Growing UP WILD. Growing UP WILD is an award-winning early childhood education program that offers a wide range of activities and experiences that foster lifelong social and academic skills while exploring the natural world.

  • Dauphin County Chiefs Association Meeting

    , Dauphin
    2026 Dauphin County Chiefs Association Meeting Location: Dauphin Middle-Paxton Fire
  • Four female mallard ducks swimming in water with reeds in the background

    Bird Walk: Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants – Park Rx

    Meet Rick and Peggy Price in the South Parking Lot at the entrance to the Towpath Trail for this early migration bird walk. Expect good diversity of waterfowl, some early songbird migrants and a few lingering winter species. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.