CANCELED Kids Discover: Macroinvertebrates (Ages 8-12)
CANCELED Kids Discover: Macroinvertebrates (Ages 8-12)
Harrisburg, PA
The wetlands of Wildwood are teeming with life below the surface. Discover and learn about these unique aquatic critters as you observe them up close and personal. Participants should meet at the North Parking Lot. Dress for the weather, water shoes recommended but not required. Registrants must be…
Sunday, May 5 2024
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
FULL Kids Discover: Birds and Their Eggs (Ages 5-10)
FULL Kids Discover: Birds and Their Eggs (Ages 5-10)
Harrisburg, PA
Have you ever looked at a bird egg? They come in many different colors and sizes. They even have different shapes! Join a Naturalist for this hands-on program to get a close-up view of the parts of the egg; investigate how eggs form and get their color; and explore why eggs are different shapes and…
Friday, March 29 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Flower Arranging using a Japanese Nageire Container
Flower Arranging using a Japanese Nageire Container
Harrisburg, PA
Join Dolores McGee, owner of D McGee Design Studio, to learn more about using a Japanese Ikebana Nageire style container. The Nageire style container is, in general, a ceramic cylinder that is at least 11" tall with a 3-4” opening. Nageire containers rely on learning how to construct hidden mechani…
Thursday, April 18 2024
6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Kids Discover: Salamanders (Ages 8-12)
Kids Discover: Salamanders (Ages 8-12)
Harrisburg, PA
Learn all about secretive salamanders and what makes them unique. Go for a short hike to search for them and see if you can catch one- they are slimy and fast. You may get wet and muddy, so dress accordingly. Make your own salamander craft to take home. Dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes …
Tuesday, April 2 2024
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Bird Walk: Peak Migration - Park Rx
Bird Walk: Peak Migration - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Meet Rick and Peggy Price at the Nature Center Parking Lot to search for migrating songbirds. This can be the best walk of the year when it comes to the variety of species seen. Warblers, phoebes, wrens, orioles, other songbirds and raptors are all a possibility. Spring migration will be in full sw…
Wednesday, May 1 2024
7:30 AM
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9:30 AM
FULL Indigo Vat Dyeing Class
FULL Indigo Vat Dyeing Class
Harrisburg, PA
It’s fast, it’s magical and it’s everyone’s favorite blue. Learn about indigo and explore various Shibori resist methods. When you’re ready to dye you will see the wonder of indigo as your creation emerges from the dye bath colored green and turn blue before your eyes. You will be using a synthetic…
Sunday, April 21 2024
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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
FULL Preschool Storytime: Spring at Wildwood!
FULL Preschool Storytime: Spring at Wildwood!
Harrisburg, PA
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 an activity will introduce Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of So…
Wednesday, April 17 2024
10:00 AM
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10:45 AM
Volunteer Work Day: Tree Planting/Litter Clean Up - Park Rx
Volunteer Work Day: Tree Planting/Litter Clean Up - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. This month’s focus will be on planting new native trees and litter clean up. Tools and work gloves provided. Assume the work day is cancelled if it is raining. This program is part of the Park…
Saturday, April 13 2024
10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Endangered Species Educator Workshop
Endangered Species Educator Workshop
Harrisburg, PA
Why are some species endangered while others are flourishing? Are the species endangered at the state, federal or global level? Join Educators to explore the concepts and issues surrounding threatened and endangered species, investigate “how” and “why” species become endangered and threatened, exam…
Thursday, April 11 2024
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM