Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

Past Events

2025 Wellness Walks - Year Long Registration

Forest Bathing - Nature Based Mindfulness Walks 2025 - Park Rx

FULL Bird Walk: Peak Migration - Park Rx

2025 Wellness Walks

FULL Shittake Mushroom Log Workshop

Wild Recipes: Spring Foraging in your Backyard

Flower Walk: Jack in the Pulpits and Other Spring Flowers - Park Rx

Master Gardener Walk & Talk 2025 - Park Rx

Girl Scouts: Outdoor Art

Bird Walk: Nesting Birds - Park Rx

Walk with a Doc 2025 - Park Rx

Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx

Little Sprouts Day Camp 1

Dragonfly Walk - Park Rx

Flower Walk: Peak of Blooming - Park Rx

Sign Design Workshop

FULL Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 1

June Hike - Adventure Awaits

Creature Feature: Bears (Ages 4-6)

Little Sprouts Day Camp 2

FULL Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 2

Flower Walk: Still More Blooms - Park Rx

Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx

FULL Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 1

Creature Feature: Snapping Turtles (Ages 4-6)

FULL Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 2

Pound the Colors of Wildwood into Cloth

Kids Discover: Hummingbirds (Ages 8-12)

FULL Outdoor Week Day Camp

Creature Feature: Ants (Ages 4-6)

FULL Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 3

Educator Workshop PA Songbirds

Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx

Wild Recipes: Summer Foraging in Your Backyard

Flower Walk: Heat Tolerant Plants - Park Rx

Kids Discover: Pollinators (Ages 5-10)

Kids Discover: Monarchs (Ages 5-10)

Preschool Storytime: Summer at Wildwood!

Sunday Evening Bird Walk - Park Rx

Fall Wreath Workshop

FULL Preschool Storytime: Spring at Wildwood!

CANCELED April Hike - Park Rx

Kids Discover: Rabbits and Hares (Ages 5-10)

Kids Discover: Songbirds (Ages 4-6)

Kids Discover: Salamanders (Ages 8-12)

FULL Flower Walk: Spring Arrivals - Park Rx

FULL Backpacking 101 with KTA

3D Wooden Wall Art Workshop

FULL Kids Discover: Woodpeckers (Ages 5-10)

Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx

Wildwood Park

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Year-Long Registration - this registers you for each weekly walk by registering once.

Wed, Feb 12 2025 1:00 PM EDT — Wed, Dec 17 2025 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, Feb 12 2025 1:00 PM — Wed, Dec 17 2025 2:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

The April 28 session of this program is full. Space is still available for the July 12th program date.

Monday, April 28 2025 5:45 PM — 7:15 PM EDT

Mon, Apr 28 2025 5:45 PM — 7:15 PM EDT

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Saturday, July 12 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Sat, Jul 12 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

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… read more

Wednesday, April 30 2025 7:30 AM — 9:30 AM EDT

Wed, Apr 30 2025 7:30 AM — 9:30 AM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA CDT

Enjoy a moderately paced volunteer-led walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion of the way and… read more

Wednesday, April 30 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CDT

Wed, Apr 30 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CDT

Wednesday, May 7 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CDT

Wed, May 7 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CDT

Wednesday, May 14 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CDT

Wed, May 14 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CDT

16 More Dates Through September 3 2025 Through Sep 3 2025 View All

Harrisburg, PA EDT

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 shit… read more

Thursday, May 1 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Thu, May 1 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

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 requi… read more

Tuesday, May 13 2025 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM EDT

Tue, May 13 2025 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

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 … read more

Friday, May 16 2025 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Fri, May 16 2025 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

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, … read more

Friday, May 23 2025 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Fri, May 23 2025 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

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 t… read more

Saturday, May 31 2025 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, May 31 2025 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

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 sponsore… read more

Thursday, June 5 2025 7:30 AM — 9:30 AM EDT

Thu, Jun 5 2025 7:30 AM — 9:30 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. Parking and meet-up will be in front of the Olewine Nature Center. The walk will be on a variety of surfaces and may include some slight inclines. It wi… read more

Thursday, June 12 2025 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM EDT

Thu, Jun 12 2025 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Hi… read more

Saturday, June 14 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Sat, Jun 14 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Sprouts ages 4 and 5 will discover nature through hands-on activities. Spend the day exploring the outdoors through discovery and sensory walks, stories, crafts and much more. Learn about the different insects and animals th… read more

Mon, Jun 16 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Wed, Jun 18 2025 12:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 16 2025 9:00 AM — Wed, Jun 18 2025 12:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 16 2025 1:00 PM EDT — Wed, Jun 18 2025 4:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 16 2025 1:00 PM — Wed, Jun 18 2025 4:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join Tony Schoch for a leisurely morning walk on the Towpath Trail to view, learn about and photograph dragonflies. Meet at the South Lot kiosk. Program limited to 15 participants. This program is part of the Dauphin County … read more

Saturday, June 21 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Sat, Jun 21 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join volunteer Jane Earle to view fragrant water lilies, yarrow, white beardtongue, blue-eyed grass and common milkweed. Learn how these and other flowers were named and some of their uses by early settlers and Native Americ… read more

Sunday, June 22 2025 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Sun, Jun 22 2025 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Design and bring to life a nature-themed, wooden sign to decorate your space. All materials necessary to create your sign will be provided – just select your style of board and let your creativity run wild! Design samples, s… read more

Sunday, June 22 2025 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Sun, Jun 22 2025 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Sunday, June 22 2025 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM EDT

Sun, Jun 22 2025 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Junior Naturalists ages 9 to 11 interested in the flora and fauna of Wildwood Park will spend the week learning about species identification and natural history. Topics explored include life beneath the water, mammal skulls,… read more

Mon, Jun 23 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Fri, Jun 27 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 23 2025 9:00 AM — Fri, Jun 27 2025 3:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join a Naturalist for a hike on some of Wildwood’s less-traveled trails. Look for wildflowers, frogs, snakes, and more. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy close-toed shoes. Hike will be around 3 miles. This hike is… read more

Saturday, June 28 2025 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM EDT

Sat, Jun 28 2025 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Have you ever been as "hungry as a bear?" What do bears actually eat? Join a Naturalist to learn the varied diet of Pennsylvania's Black Bears. Participants will read and sing about bears, do a bear craft, and an outdoor act… read more

Saturday, June 28 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sat, Jun 28 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Mon, Jun 30 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Wed, Jul 2 2025 12:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 30 2025 9:00 AM — Wed, Jul 2 2025 12:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 30 2025 1:00 PM EDT — Wed, Jul 2 2025 4:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 30 2025 1:00 PM — Wed, Jul 2 2025 4:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Mon, Jul 7 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Fri, Jul 11 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jul 7 2025 9:00 AM — Fri, Jul 11 2025 3:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join volunteer Jane Earle to search and view joe-pye weed, pokeweed, three species of monarda and two species of jewelweed. Learn how these flowers were named and some of their early and even modern day uses. Meet in front o… read more

Friday, July 11 2025 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Fri, Jul 11 2025 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Saturday, July 12 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Sat, Jul 12 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Explorers ages 6 to 8 will learn about animal characteristics, investigate aquatic life in Paxton Creek and experience live animals up-close. Each day we will explore a new topic including native plants/flowers, birds, repti… read more

Mon, Jul 14 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Fri, Jul 18 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jul 14 2025 9:00 AM — Fri, Jul 18 2025 3:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Oh snap! Did you know one of the largest freshwater turtles in North America lives right here in Wildwood Park? Join a Naturalist to discover its amazing adaptations, read and sing about turtles, do a craft and short nature … read more

Saturday, July 19 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sat, Jul 19 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Mon, Jul 21 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Fri, Jul 25 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jul 21 2025 9:00 AM — Fri, Jul 25 2025 3:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Design a unique 18” x 18” cotton pillow cover using flowers and leaves from Wildwood Park. Natural Dyer Carol Reed will lead participants on a short walk to forage plant material at the Park before returning to the Olewine P… read more

Thursday, July 24 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Thu, Jul 24 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Speed, strength, agility and personality, all in one tiny package. Hummingbirds, though they weigh less than an ounce, are incredibly impressive creatures. From their beautiful metallic feathers to their rapid wingbeats to t… read more

Saturday, July 26 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Sat, Jul 26 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Outdoor enthusiasts ages 12 to 14 will spend the week in nature exploring the natural world and learning basic wilderness survival skills. Each day will include a hike and digging deeper into a different aspect of survival. … read more

Mon, Jul 28 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Fri, Aug 1 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jul 28 2025 9:00 AM — Fri, Aug 1 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Often thought of as the uninvited guests at summer functions, ants actually play a vital role in their ecosystems. Join a Naturalist to read about ants, make a craft and conduct an ant field study while learning about the sc… read more

Saturday, August 2 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sat, Aug 2 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Mon, Aug 4 2025 9:00 AM EDT — Fri, Aug 8 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Mon, Aug 4 2025 9:00 AM — Fri, Aug 8 2025 3:00 PM EDT

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Harrisburg, PA EDT

Songbirds have fascinated people for thousands of years, inspiring art, music, science and even engineering! Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park for a Pennsylvania Songbird Workshop featuring the newly revised Pennsylvania Son… read more

Tuesday, August 5 2025 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM EDT

Tue, Aug 5 2025 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Saturday, August 9 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Sat, Aug 9 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Curious about edible plants and how to utilize them to create yummy summer recipes? Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to make a refreshing drink, a healthy salad and a sweet treat. Samples of each edible treat w… read more

Tuesday, August 12 2025 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM EDT

Tue, Aug 12 2025 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join volunteer Jane Earle to see some of the wetland plants, such as American lotus and the rose mallows. Common ragweed, responsible for a great deal of allergic response, will be identified along the North Boardwalk. Meet … read more

Sunday, August 17 2025 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Sun, Aug 17 2025 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Do you like flowers, chocolate or watermelon? These all rely on pollinators! Join a Naturalist to discover the many different animal species that are pollinators and examine their important roles in helping the environment, … read more

Sunday, August 17 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EDT

Sun, Aug 17 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Monarch butterflies are some of the most widely studied insects in the entire world. Join a Naturalist for a chance to see these amazing insects up close and personal in three of their prominent life stages. Program will occ… read more

Tuesday, August 19 2025 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM EDT

Tue, Aug 19 2025 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join a Dauphin County Library System Librarian and Wildwood Environmental Educator for a fun outdoor story session for children ages 2-5. Stories, songs, rhymes, play and an activity will introduce Wildwood critters and the … read more

Wednesday, August 27 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EDT

Wed, Aug 27 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Join Volunteers Rick and Peggy Price for this early September evening walk. The walk will begin at the South Lot and continue down the Towpath Trail. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highma… read more

Sunday, August 31 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Sun, Aug 31 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Harrisburg, PA EDT

Design a fall wreath base out of bamboo. Everything will be supplied to make a custom-sized wreath base and then embellish it with decorations from nature, including dried flowers, grasses and seed pods. Participants may bri… read more

Saturday, September 13 2025 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM EDT

Sat, Sep 13 2025 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM EDT

Saturday, September 13 2025 10:15 AM — 11:45 AM EDT

Sat, Sep 13 2025 10:15 AM — 11:45 AM EDT

Saturday, September 13 2025 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM EDT

Sat, Sep 13 2025 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM EDT

Saturday, September 13 2025 1:45 PM — 3:30 PM EDT

Sat, Sep 13 2025 1:45 PM — 3:30 PM EDT

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, March 26 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM

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 — 7:00 PM

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 — 12:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA

It's beginning to look a lot like...Springtime! We love Spring in PA and so do the birds. Some are returning to the state after spending the winter away, and some have stayed here through the cold months and you may have seen them around town Join a Naturalist to learn about bird adaptations, take …

Saturday, April 12 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

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. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of South…

Saturday, April 5 2025 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM

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 — 3:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Join Keystone Trails Association with a one-day seminar on backpacking basics. This training is geared towards avid day hikers who are interested in learning about backpacking from a group of experienced backpackers. Topics will include differences between day hiking and backpacking, clothing, foot…

Saturday, March 29 2025 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Join The Wandering Woodcraft to create your own 3D piece of wooden wall art. Paint each layer of maple wood your desired colors, glue together and ta-da—you have a masterpiece! Follow our instructor’s lead or create on your own. This is a project that anyone can do! All material are provided- paint…

Thursday, April 10 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Do woodpeckers get headaches? Learn all about woodpeckers and their adaptations. Discover what they eat, where they live and make a woodpecker craft. A walk will follow where we will search for signs of woodpeckers in Wildwood Park. Dress for the weather. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaper…

Thursday, March 27 2025 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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/or shrubs in various locations throughout the Park. Tools and work gloves provided. This program is part of the Park Rx series of pr…

Saturday, April 12 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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