Parks and Recreation Events

Spend time outdoors this winter at beautiful Lykens Glen Park enjoying Squirrel's Sweater by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®.

Spend time outdoors this winter at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying "Squirrel's Sweater" by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk® with book selection changing seasonally.

Join a Naturalist for a 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 Wednesdays. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of South Central PA, providing a book for each participant. Each participant will go home with a theme-related book. Pre-registration required.

Meet Rick and Peggy Price in the South Parking Lot at the entrance to the Towpath Trail for this early migration bird walk. Expect a good diversity of waterfowl, some early songbird migrants, and a few lingering winter species.

Join a Naturalist for a 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 Wednesdays. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of South Central PA, providing a book for each participant. Each participant will go home with a theme-related book. Pre-registration required.

Join us for a relaxing planter workshop! The bluebird bowl is 8" W x 2" H. Participants will assemble the nest and plant the garden. Everything shown in the picture is included in the workshop.

Join Rick and Peggy Price for an introductory course on birdwatching. Learn the basics with an indoor PowerPoint presentation followed by a short walk outdoors on the Delta Boardwalk to practice using binoculars and identifying bird calls. This program is geared for participants 16 years or older.

Join volunteer Jane Earle to seek out Skunk Cabbage along the North Boardwalk. Meet in front of the Nature Center. We may see other cold tolerant plants and anything left over from winter. Participants in attendance for any flower walk in 2025 will be entered into a raffle with the chance to win a wildflower-themed gift basket from the Nature Shop courtesy of the Friends of Wildwood. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Sample the Japanese art form known as bonsai. This workshop will provide you with a brief history, a Juniper (Procumbens nana), wire, chopstick, small pruners, and a care sheet. Instructors from Fat Cat Bonsai will guide you from the selection of a viewing side to trunk and branch placement. Create your own living art. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Wildwood. Space is limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required.

Join a Naturalist for a hike on some of Wildwood’s less traveled trails. Look for the first signs of spring like skunk cabbage, garter snakes, and more. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy close-toed shoes. The hike will be around 3 miles. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.