Campfire S'mores and Stories
Campfire S'mores and Stories
Harrisburg, PA
Experience the magic of Wildwood Park at night. Make s’mores and listen to stories while cozied up around a campfire. As a group, we will build our own round robin story. Meet in the grass outside the Nature Center. Dress for the weather and bring something to sit on. This program is geared towards…
Friday, September 27 2024
7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
Flower Walk: Goldenrods, Asters, and Other Fall Surprises - Park Rx
Flower Walk: Goldenrods, Asters, and Other Fall Surprises - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
Even with autumn in full swing, there is still an abundance of goldenrods and asters and maybe even a few surprises. Many seeds will be present including those of trees and it will be easy to see the different methods of seed dispersal. Join volunteer Jane Earle for this final walk of the season to…
Sunday, September 15 2024
1:30 PM
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3:00 PM
Preschool Storytime: Fall at Wildwood
Preschool Storytime: Fall at Wildwood
Harrisburg, PA
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 joy of books and language to youngsters. Pre-registration required.
Wednesday, October 9 2024
10:00 AM
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10:45 AM
Upcycled Crafts (Ages 5 and up)
Upcycled Crafts (Ages 5 and up)
Harrisburg, PA
Children ages 5 and up are invited for a day of upcycled crafting! Everything but the creativity will be supplied to make a unique creation using recycled and repurposed materials that would normally have been discarded as trash, in addition to a wide array of natural materials. Pre-registration re…
Saturday, September 14 2024
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx
Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
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 Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, September 14 2024
10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
CANCELED Kids Discover: Leaves (Ages 4-6)
CANCELED Kids Discover: Leaves (Ages 4-6)
Harrisburg, PA
Autumn is a beautiful time of year as leaves fall and change color all around us. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Join a Naturalist for leaf exploration and become a leaf detective to track down the parent tree. Use the incredible variety of leaves at Wildwood to design leaf art to take ho…
Saturday, October 12 2024
1:30 PM
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3:00 PM
Kids Discover: Camouflage (Ages 5-10)
Kids Discover: Camouflage (Ages 5-10)
Harrisburg, PA
Look closely or you might miss it! Camouflage is a fascinating adaptation that helps wild species stay safe from predators or look for prey… while hiding in plain sight! Join a Naturalist to discover the shapes, sizes and colors of camouflage and explore Wildwood’s wetland, gardens and forest in se…
Sunday, September 29 2024
1:30 PM
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3:00 PM
Bird Walk: Fall Migration at Wildwood - Park Rx
Bird Walk: Fall Migration at Wildwood - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
October is a good month to see the transition of migrant bird species as they come and go. Join Rick and Peggy Price to look for fall warblers and other songbirds heading south; raptors including Broad-winged and Sharp-shinned Hawks are on the move; and year-round resident birds are still active. M…
Thursday, October 3 2024
7:30 AM
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9:30 AM
Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx
Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx
Harrisburg, PA
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 Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, October 12 2024
10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
CANCELED Sustainable Floristry: A Different Approach
CANCELED Sustainable Floristry: A Different Approach
Harrisburg, PA
Join Dolores, the owner of D McGee Design Studio for some floral fun! Discover the secrets to creating lovely containers and floral designs from foraged materials. The container you will make can be used for any reason or season and can become the focal point of lovely tablescapes. The workshop wil…
Sunday, September 29 2024
1:00 PM
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3:30 PM