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 spring migrants. 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 swing!…
Wednesday, April 30 2025
7:30 AM
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9:30 AM
FULL Girl Scouts: Outdoor Art
FULL Girl Scouts: Outdoor Art
Harrisburg, PA
The sights and sounds of nature inspire music, engineering and art! In this Outdoor Art Girl Scout (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors) program, scouts are invited to meet and work with an artist, take a hike to explore designs in nature and then, create their own art as they fulfill …
Saturday, May 31 2025
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
CANCELED April Hike - Park Rx
CANCELED April Hike - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Join a Naturalist for a hike on some of Wildwood’s less traveled trails. Look for spring blooms on this evening walk. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. Hike will be around 3 miles. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield.…
Wednesday, April 16 2025
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
Kids Discover: Rabbits and Hares (Ages 5-10)
Kids Discover: Rabbits and Hares (Ages 5-10)
Harrisburg, PA
Did you know Pennsylvania is home to rabbits and hares? These fascinating animals have amazing abilities that inspire stories and legends- and help them survive in many different habitats! Join a Naturalist to explore the world of rabbits and hares, examine their differences and similarities and di…
Friday, April 18 2025
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Flower Walk: Jack in the Pulpits and Other Spring Flowers - Park Rx
Flower Walk: Jack in the Pulpits and Other Spring Flowers - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for Jack in the Pulpits along the North Boardwalk. Learn interesting facts about the Jack in the Pulpit and why it could also be known as “Jill in the Pulpit.” Meet in front of the Nature Center. Participants in attendance for any flower walk in 2025 will be ente…
Friday, May 16 2025
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Bird Walk: Nesting Birds - Park Rx
Bird Walk: Nesting Birds - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
This bird walk with Rick and Peggy Price will begin at the Nature Center to explore Wildwood Way and the North Boardwalk. Meet in the Nature Center Parking Lot. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Thursday, June 5 2025
7:30 AM
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9:30 AM
FULL Flower Walk: Spring Arrivals - Park Rx
FULL Flower Walk: Spring Arrivals - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for the infamous spring ephemerals along the Towpath Trail. Meet at the South Lot Parking area. Learn interesting facts and how to identify these common species. Participants in attendance for any flower walk in 2025 will be entered into a raffle with the chance …
Sunday, April 13 2025
1:30 PM
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3:00 PM
Master Gardener Walk & Talk 2025 - Park Rx
Master Gardener Walk & Talk 2025 - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely one-hour walk to learn about some of the many perennials, shrubs, and trees in the Park. Gather inspiration for your garden and gain unique information about this local Park, by learning to identify these plants, some of their pollinators, other inse…
Friday, May 23 2025
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
FULL Shittake Mushroom Log Workshop
FULL Shittake Mushroom Log Workshop
Harrisburg, PA
Join Brian Scott of Deep Hollow Forest Farms for an evening workshop. Brian will provide background on mushroom logs and the process of their creation. Participants will then use an oak log to create their own take-home shittake mushroom log. This program is for participants 18 years or older. Spac…
Thursday, May 1 2025
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Wild Recipes: Spring Foraging in your Backyard
Wild Recipes: Spring Foraging in your Backyard
Harrisburg, PA
Curious about edible plants and how to utilize them to create yummy spring recipes? Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to cook a light lunch using a few spring ephemerals. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Tuesday, May 13 2025
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM