CANCELED Cub Scouts: Tigers in the Wild
CANCELED Cub Scouts: Tigers in the Wild
Harrisburg, PA
Venture out into the wild to discover the plants and animals that inhabit Wildwood. Learn how to prepare for a hike and examine the principles of “Leave No Trace.” Tigers will learn how to search for signs of animals and identify trees and plants. The program will include a hike to explore the dive…
Sunday, March 24 2024
1:00 PM
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3:30 PM
POSTPONED Volunteer Work Day: Litter Clean-Up!
POSTPONED Volunteer Work Day: Litter Clean-Up!
Harrisburg, PA
Due to forecasted rainy conditions, the March 9th Litter Clean Up is POSTPONED until April 13th. Kick off the spring season with litter clean up along Industrial Road. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Refreshments will be available. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs spo…
Saturday, March 9 2024
10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Kids Discover: Nocturnal Animals (Ages 5-10)
Kids Discover: Nocturnal Animals (Ages 5-10)
Harrisburg, PA
Although we go to sleep at night, lots of animals are just waking up! Join a Naturalist to explore the wide variety of nocturnal wildlife through sound and sight at Wildwood Park. Call for owls, discover adaptations that allow these animals to roam at night and look for night-flying insects. This p…
Saturday, March 23 2024
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Spring Wreath Workshop
Spring Wreath Workshop
Harrisburg, PA
Decorate a spring wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, nuts and seed pods. Select from a variety of wreath bases including grape vines and wire frames. Participants may bring additional items and ribbon. After c…
Saturday, March 16 2024
8:30 AM
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3:15 PM
Kids Discover: Seeds (Ages 4-6)
Kids Discover: Seeds (Ages 4-6)
Harrisburg, PA
Seeds come in all shapes and sizes, but all have an undercover surprise! They can grow plants that are food for animals and people. Join a Naturalist to explore seeds large and small. Learn all the ways that they move and what seeds need to sprout. Plant a seed and watch it grow at home! Dress for …
Sunday, March 17 2024
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Bird Walk: Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants - Park Rx
Bird Walk: Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Meet Rick and Peggy Price in the South Parking Lot at the entrance to the Towpath Trail for this early migration bird walk. Expect good diversity of waterfowl, some early songbird migrants and a few lingering winter species. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highma…
Wednesday, March 20 2024
8:00 AM
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10:00 AM
Kids Discover: Tracks and Scat (Ages 5-10)
Kids Discover: Tracks and Scat (Ages 5-10)
Harrisburg, PA
Wild animals are all around us, but we do not always get to see them. But, they sometimes leave clues to help us learn where go as they travel about Wildwood. Join a Naturalist to discover how to identify wildlife from tracks and scat. Explore walking patterns and basic tips in track ID and investi…
Saturday, March 2 2024
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Cat In The Hat Learning Series
Cat In The Hat Learning Series
Harrisburg, PA
Join an Environmental Educator for fun interactive story session for children ages 3-5. Stories, rhymes, and a craft/activity will introduce science through the eyes of the Cat In The Hat. Classes are offered during 3 consecutive Wednesdays. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of SouthCenteral PA,…
Wed, Mar 6 2024
10:00 AM
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Wed, Mar 20 2024
10:45 AM
Flower Walk: Cold Tolerant Plants - Park Rx
Flower Walk: Cold Tolerant Plants - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Join volunteer Jane Earle to seek out Skunk Cabbage. On the way to the North Boardwalk, we may see other cold tolerant plants and anything left over from winter. A few trees should be flowering. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limit…
Sunday, March 24 2024
1:30 PM
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3:00 PM
Winter Candle Making Class
Winter Candle Making Class
Harrisburg, PA
Join Moonrise Candle Co. for a Winter Candle Making class, where you will get to make a 7.5 oz soy candle in the container of your choosing. Moonrise will be offering a variety of repurposed vessels from their finds collection for you to pour in. Choose one of their winter fragrance blends, create …
Saturday, February 24 2024
10:00 AM
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3:00 PM