Parks and Recreation Events

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. This month’s focus will be on planting new native trees and/or shrubs in various locations throughout the Park. Tools and work gloves provided. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with Appalachian Audubon Society. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one. On the second Saturday from November - April, join us in observing and counting common feeder birds as part of Project FeederWatch. This is the final Birds & Coffee event for the 2025-2026 season. Pre-registration not required.

Colors and patterns are around us, from blue skies to green grass. Join us as we explore the many plants and animals at Wildwood Park and discover how color, shape and size help them survive in the environment- and even give people ideas for inventions!

Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for spring ephemerals along the Towpath Trail. Meet at the South Lot Parking Area. Learn interesting facts and how to identify common species.

Join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park & Mansion. Learn one method for aging a live tree and some historical facts about these large giants. Participants will also view the Liberty Tree that was planted as a part of our nations 250th birthday.

Learn all about secretive salamanders and what makes them unique. Go for a short hike and see if you can catch one- they are slimy and fast. You may get wet and muddy, so dress accordingly. Make your own salamander craft to take home.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Wildwood Park’s treasured wetlands for our 26th Annual Wetlands Festival! Join us for a day of free, fun, and educational activities with special musical guests and food trucks.