Parks and Recreation Events

Join a Naturalist to explore the incredible world of insects! Discover what makes insects so important in our environment. Become an insect detective and take a closer look at them using nets, magnifiers and bug boxes.

Come visit the Fort Hunter Mansion and join us for a social! Whether its knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. bring your projects to work on. Fiber artists of all levels are welcome.

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk will be led by Sasha Winters, MS, CCTP, NCC, LPC and will focus on walking for emotional wellness.

Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.

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.

Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for Jack in the Pulpits and other fancy flowers along the North or Delta Boardwalk. Meet in front of the Nature Center.

Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.

Explore how acceptance can bring greater ease, clarity, and resilience into everyday life. This one‑hour session introduces simple meditation techniques designed to help you meet life’s challenges with a calmer, more open mindset.

Join Horst Arts in the Olewine Pavilion to create your own string art! You will be supplied with a 7" x 7" pine board. You may keep the natural finish or choose to color it with a coat of paint. Then select from three natured-themed templates that will show you exactly where to hammer in your nails--or create a design of your own creation!

Throughout history, flowers have inspired art and poetry and sparked ideas for design and engineering! In this program, scouts will explore the role of flowers in our world, dissect flowers for up close observations and take a short hike to discover the flowers at Wildwood Park.