Parks and Recreation Events

Come chat with Weis Regional Dietitian Melissa Logan, MHSc, RDN, LDN to learn some easy nutrition tips you can use to have a healthy 2025. The walk will be from City Island along the Harrisburg Riverfront to Shipoke and back along the riverfront. The Walk with a Doc program is designed to provide some general health tips and a moderately-paced walk. This is an out and back walk so participants can choose to turn around at any point to customize the length of their walk. This walk will be on paved walking conditions and is accessible for those using a wheelchair. Children are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Dogs are welcome if they are on a leash. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health with program coordination between Penbrook Parks & Recreation, Susquehanna Township Parks and Recreation, Capital Area Greenbelt Association and Dauphin County Parks & Recreation.

Enjoy 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.

Join a Dauphin County Library System Librarian and Wildwood Environmental Educator for a fun story session for children ages 2-5. Stories, songs, rhymes, play and an activity will introduce Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of South Central PA, providing a book for each participant. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Discover the joy of growing your own herbs with the Penn State Master Gardeners in an engaging and informative presentation. Whether you’re interested in cultivating herbs in containers, enhancing your vegetable or ornamental garden, or creating a dedicated herb patch, this session offers practical guidance to suit your needs. Learn how to select the best herbs, provide ideal growing conditions, and maximize your harvest to add fresh flavors to your meals.

Join us for the Friends of Fort Hunter's first Virtual Illustrated Lecture of 2025. This program, presented by Friends of Fort Hunter Board Member, Glen Dunbar, will cover customs and rituals related to death in the Victorian Era.

Do woodpeckers get headaches? Learn all about woodpeckers and their adaptations. Discover what they eat, where they live and make a woodpecker craft. A walk will follow where we will search for signs of woodpeckers in Wildwood Park. Dress for the weather. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum of one chaperone per child is permitted. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Join Registered Nurse and Transformational Life Coach Cate Kennedy for an informative workshop on common lifestyle-related diseases (diabetes, heart disease, lung disease) and how practicing certain lifestyle interventions (nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene) can arrest disease and in some cases reverse them! Pre-registration is required, space is limited.

oin Keystone Trails Association with a one-day seminar on backpacking basics. This training is geared towards avid day hikers who are interested in learning about backpacking from a group of experienced backpackers. Topics will include differences between day hiking and backpacking, clothing, footwear, gear (packs, sleeping bags, stoves, lights, stuff sacks, poles, tents), food preparation, campsite selection, potential dangers (ticks, waterborne diseases, bears, snakes), Leave No Trace and unique considerations for women with available resources (online and print). A light continental breakfast will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch to consume during the designated lunch break. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Discover the beauty and ecological value of Carex species native to North America in an inspiring presentation led by Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly. Gain insight into why these versatile, grass-like plants, commonly known as sedges, are vital for creating sustainable and dynamic landscapes. Learn how Carex serves as an ideal matrix layer in ecological landscape design and explore the wide variety of native species available for cultivation. This presentation offers valuable guidance for gardeners and landscapers looking to incorporate resilient, wildlife-friendly plant choices into their designs while enhancing the health and biodiversity of their environments.

Join a Naturalist at Detweiler Park for a leisurely afternoon walk. Look and listen for signs of early spring while exploring the trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.