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  • 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.
  • Wreath made of natural materials from the wild

    Fall Wreath Workshop

    Design and decorate a fall wreath base out of bamboo. Everything will be supplied to make a custom-sized wreath base and then embellish it with decorations from nature, including dried flowers, grasses and seed pods.
  • Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Gardening with Insects: Attracting Insect Pollinators (Virtual Program)

    Explore the essential role of insect pollinators in our food systems and ecosystems.
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    Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival

    Jazz up your weekend! Join us for the 18th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome national bands, wine tasting by PA wineries & more!
  • 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.
  • A group of walkers waling on a walkway around a lake

    Walk with a Doc - Italian Lake - Park Rx

    , Harrisburg
    Join us for a moderately paced walk around Italian Lake in Harrisburg. Street parking is available near Italian Lake. Meet up will be by the Pavilion. One can access it without stairs at its entrances on Division St. and Edwards St. The Division St entrance is closer to the pavilion. There is street parking along Division St, 3rd St, 4th St, and Edward St.A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.
  • Seasonal Garden Walks

    Join Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a guided walk through the Nature Center’s Garden Beds. Each walk will highlight what’s in bloom, along with shrubs, foliage, structure and other seasonal features that give the garden interest and support wildlife.
  • West African Drumming Class

    Intro to West African Drumming

    , Lemoyne
    This workshop will get you started with basic djembe drumming skills and give you a taste of West African Rhythm!
  • 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.
  • Carved pumpkin with succulents growing out of the top

    Art Heals: Fall Terrarium Planter Workshop – Park Rx

    Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of planter fun!