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  • Kids Discover: Rocks and Minerals (Ages 5-10)

    , Harrisburg
    Come explore the three types of rocks and what makes each one special. Witness how some rocks are soft, some rocks float and some rocks even glow! We’ll learn through stories and hands-on demonstrations
  • Examples of homesteading including, chickens, eggs, raised vegetable gardens, and vegetables.

    Friends of Wildwood Winter Lecture Series - Intro to Homesteading:  Start Where You Are

    Drew Jacobs from Once Upon a Tiny Farm, will dive into why we homestead, why you should start and how you can create a year-round garden space in just 400 square feet.
  • Children sitting on floor

    Preschool Storytime: Winter at Wildwood!

    , Harrisburg
    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 a take-home craft will introduce Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters.
  • Card with natural pressed flowers and a pink envelope

    Pressed Flower Valentines

    Craft your very own unique hand-made valentine for that special someone. Using pressed flowers and other items from nature, this valentine is sure to impress!
  • Kids Discover: Groundhogs

    , Harrisburg
    Join a Naturalist to discover more about Groundhog Day and how the amazing groundhog spends the winter.
  • bark and maple syrup

    Wild Recipes: Winter Foraging in Your Backyard

    , Harrisburg
    Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to make shagbark hickory syrup and a variety of winter teas. Samples of each edible treat will be provided.
  • Couples sitting at small tables in Victorian dress celebrating Valentine's Day

    Victorian Valentines

    Sip tea, partake in light snacks, and design your own set of Victorian Era-themed Valentines to take home at the end of the evening
  • Path covered in snow in the middle of a pine tree forest

    Winter Hike – Adventure Awaits

    Join a Naturalist at Detweiler Park for an afternoon hike. Elevate your heartrate in the winter air while observing the evergreens and looking for tracks in the mud or snow.