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  • Scarf that was dyed with natural eucalyptus flowers

    Eucalyptus Magic

    Join Natural Dyer Carol Reed for her signature Eucalyptus Magic Workshop. Participants will get to naturally dye a one-of-a-kind 14” x 72” silk scarf using fresh eucalyptus leaves to create a unique pattern. Through the magic of eco dyeing, the leaves impart their color to the cloth.
  • Educator teaching Children

    Fall Homeschool Days

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. Registration will open on Monday, August 4, 2025.
  • Educator teaching Children

    Fall Homeschool Days

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. Registration will open on Monday, August 4, 2025.
  • Native Paw Paw tree fruit

    PawPaw Walk

    , Harrisburg
    “Picking up pawpaws, put em’ in your pocket, way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.” That old familiar Appalachian Trail tune is a melody of the ages. Meet a Naturalist in front of the Mansion for an afternoon walk with a chance to learn about the largest native North American fruit, the pawpaw. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
  • Carved pumpkin with succulents growing out of the top

    Art Heals: Pumsucculent Workshop – Park Rx

    Create your very own "Pumsucculent" (Succulent Pumpkin)! We will have a nice variety of pumpkins for you to choose from and we will help you create a succulent arrangement on top! You will use a variety of succulent cuttings, moss and Fall accents! Pumsucculents are adorable FALL decorations, centerpieces or gifts. After pumpkin season is over, create your very own succulent garden with the succulents!
  • Group of volunteers in orange vest posing next to the road

    Volunteer Work Day – Park Rx

    Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided.
  • Adult educator reading to preschool kids

    Preschool Storytime: Fall at Wildwood

    Join a Dauphin County Library System Librarian and Wildwood Environmental Educator for a fun outdoor 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. Pre-registration required.
  • Educator teaching childeren

    Fall Homeschool Days

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. Registration will open on Monday, August 4, 2025.
  • Educator teaching childeren

    Fall Homeschool Days

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. Registration will open on Monday, August 4, 2025.
  • Family roasting marshmallows around a fire

    Night at the Nature Center

    Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag!