Parks and Recreation Events

Join local dyer and Art in the Wild participant Carol Reed and dye your own cotton t-shirt.

Get inspired to make fall meals simple, cozy, and delicious. This class shares easy ideas and practical tips for using seasonal ingredients to create satisfying meals without stress.

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

Anger just wastes our energy and sours our mind, which is totally unnecessary!! Participants will learn how to make different choices and have a happier life.

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided.

Join Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy for a Balance & Fall Prevention Workshop designed to help improve stability, confidence, and safety in everyday movement.

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

“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.

Participants create their own handmade blankets from start to finish. This hands-on experience encourages creativity, teamwork, and pride in making something unique with their own skills.

Join Penn State Master Gardeners with a leisurely stroll to learn about the trees and plants at The Harrisburg Cemetery Arboretum.