Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Upcoming Events

Past Events

2025 Wellness Walks

Photography Workshop for Adults

Photography Workshop for Youth (Ages 10-15)

Pressed Flower Valentines

Kids Discover: Groundhogs (Ages 5-10)

FULL Preschool Storytime: Winter at Wildwood

Beginner Fly-Tying Course with Trout Unlimited

Intermediate Fly-Tying Course with Trout Unlimited

Winter Candle Making Class

Kids Discover: The Eyes Have It! (Ages 5-10)

Wild Recipes: Winter Foraging in your Backyard

Creating a Bird's Nest Bouquet

Cat in the Hat Learning Series

Volunteer Work Day Littler Clean-Up - Park Rx

Intro to Woodburning

Educator Workshop: PA Songbirds

Spring Wreath Workshop

Bird Walk: Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants - Park Rx

Intro to Birding

Flower Walk: Earliest Bloomers - Park Rx

March Hike - Park Rx

Preschool Storytime: Spring at Wildwood!

Kids Discover: Woodpeckers (Ages 5-10)

Backpacking 101 with KTA

Kids Discover: Salamanders (Ages 8-12)

3D Wooden Wall Art Workshop

Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx

Flower Walk: Spring Arrivals - Park Rx

April Hike - Park Rx

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

Bird Walk: Peak Migration - Park Rx

Wild Recipes: Spring Foraging in your Backyard

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

Girl Scouts: Outdoor Art

Walk with a Doc 2025 - Park Rx

Little Sprouts Day Camp 1

Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 1

Little Sprouts Day Camp 2

Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 2

FULL Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 1

Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 2

Outdoor Week Day Camp

Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 3

Kids Discover: Snowflakes (Ages 10-14)

Artful Christmas Evergreen Centerpiece

FULL Wild Recipes: Fall Foraging in your Backyard

2024 Wellness Walks - Park Rx

Girl Scout Cadettes: Night Owl

Wreath Workshop

Young Birders: Counting is for the Birds with AAS (Ages 8-18)

FULL Kids Discover: Turkey Talk (Ages 2-5)

FULL Natural Ornaments

Cat In The Hat Learning Series

Wildwood Park

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Harrisburg, PA CST

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, then turn aro… read more

Wednesday, January 22 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

Wed, Jan 22 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

Wednesday, January 29 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

Wed, Jan 29 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

Wednesday, February 5 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

Wed, Feb 5 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM CST

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Harrisburg, PA EST

Join this introductory photography workshop and unlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO, empowering participants with a solid foundation. … read more

Saturday, January 25 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Sat, Jan 25 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Jump into this exciting photography workshop and discover how to take amazing pictures with any camera—even your smart phone! In this hands-on class, you'll learn the basics like how to make your photos brighter or darker, h… read more

Saturday, January 25 2025 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Sat, Jan 25 2025 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Craft your very own unique hand-made valentine for that special someone. Using pressed flowers and other items from nature, this valentine is sure to impress! Registration fee includes all materials needed. All ages welcome;… read more

Saturday, February 1 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EST

Sat, Feb 1 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EST

Saturday, February 1 2025 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM EST

Sat, Feb 1 2025 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

What did the groundhog predict this year? Why do we even look at groundhogs to predict weather? Join a Naturalist to discover more about Groundhog Day and how the amazing groundhog spends the winter. Participants will even g… read more

Sunday, February 2 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Sun, Feb 2 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 a take-home craft will introduce Wildwood critters and the j… read more

Wednesday, February 12 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Wed, Feb 12 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

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Harrisburg, PA EST

The Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a 6-week evening course on beginners fly-tying at the Olewine Nature Center. The class will be conducted on 6 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning on February 13 and e… read more

Thu, Feb 13 2025 6:00 PM EST — Thu, Mar 20 2025 8:00 PM EST

Thu, Feb 13 2025 6:00 PM — Thu, Mar 20 2025 8:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

The Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a 6-week evening course on intermediate fly-tying at the Olewine Nature Center. The class will be conducted on 6 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning on February 13 an… read more

Thu, Feb 13 2025 6:00 PM EST — Thu, Mar 20 2025 8:00 PM EST

Thu, Feb 13 2025 6:00 PM — Thu, Mar 20 2025 8:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 collecti… read more

Saturday, February 15 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Sat, Feb 15 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Did you ever wondered how bobcats see in the dark, hawks spot their prey from high in the sky or snapping turtles hunt for food underwater? It is all in the eyes! Join a Naturalist to explore the many types, colors, and size… read more

Saturday, February 15 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Sat, Feb 15 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Curious about edible plants and how to utilize them to create yummy winter recipes? Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to make shagbark hickory syrup and a variety of winter teas. Samples of each edible treat wil… read more

Tuesday, February 18 2025 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM EST

Tue, Feb 18 2025 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Join Dolores McGee, owner of D. McGee Design Studio, for a workshop designed to teach you how to construct a pussy willow basket that will become the base for a distinctly different floral arrangement. Materials will be prov… read more

Sunday, February 23 2025 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM EST

Sun, Feb 23 2025 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Join a Naturalist for a 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 Wedne… read more

Wednesday, March 5 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Wed, Mar 5 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Wednesday, March 12 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Wed, Mar 12 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Wednesday, March 19 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Wed, Mar 19 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 sponsored by Highmark Blue… read more

Saturday, March 8 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EST

Sat, Mar 8 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Join a Naturalist for a morning or afternoon woodburning workshop. Each participant will receive an 8 inch diameter tree cookie of their choice to woodburn using a wide variety of nature stencils. Woodburning supplies and in… read more

Sunday, March 9 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Sun, Mar 9 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Sunday, March 9 2025 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Sun, Mar 9 2025 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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, March 11 2025 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM EST

Tue, Mar 11 2025 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 a… read more

Saturday, March 15 2025 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM EST

Sat, Mar 15 2025 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM EST

Saturday, March 15 2025 10:15 AM — 11:45 AM EST

Sat, Mar 15 2025 10:15 AM — 11:45 AM EST

Saturday, March 15 2025 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM EST

Sat, Mar 15 2025 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM EST

Saturday, March 15 2025 1:45 PM — 3:15 PM EST

Sat, Mar 15 2025 1:45 PM — 3:15 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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.… read more

Wednesday, March 19 2025 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM EST

Wed, Mar 19 2025 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Join Rick and Peggy Price for an introductory course on birdwatching. Learn the basics with an indoor PowerPoint presentation followed by a short walk outdoors on the Delta Boardwalk to practice using binoculars and identify… read more

Saturday, March 22 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Sat, Mar 22 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Join volunteer Jane Earle to seek out Skunk Cabbage along Fox Run Trail. Meet at the North Lot Parking area. We may see other cold tolerant plants and anything left over from winter. Participants in attendance for any flower… read more

Saturday, March 22 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Sat, Mar 22 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

Join a Naturalist for a hike on some of Wildwood’s less traveled trails. Look for the first signs of spring like skunk cabbage, garter snakes, and more. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. Hike wil… read more

Sunday, March 23 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Sun, Mar 23 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 b… read more

Wednesday, March 26 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Wed, Mar 26 2025 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 Wildwo… read more

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

Thu, Mar 27 2025 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 … read more

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

Sat, Mar 29 2025 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 s… read more

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

Sat, Apr 5 2025 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 … read more

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

Thu, Apr 10 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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… read more

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

Sat, Apr 12 2025 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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… read more

Sunday, April 13 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Sun, Apr 13 2025 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 i… read more

Wednesday, April 16 2025 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM EST

Wed, Apr 16 2025 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 wo… read more

Friday, April 18 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Fri, Apr 18 2025 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST

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

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Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST — Wed, Jun 18 2025 12:00 PM EST

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

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

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST — Fri, Jun 27 2025 3:00 PM EST

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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

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

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

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST — Fri, Jul 18 2025 3:00 PM EST

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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 EST — Fri, Aug 1 2025 3:00 PM EST

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

Harrisburg, PA EST

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

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

Harrisburg, PA

Did you know every snowflake is different? Join a Naturalist to learn all about what makes each snowflake unique, and how they are formed. Make your own snowflakes and discover the size of the largest snowflake ever found! Please dress for the weather as this program will include a winter walk thro…

Saturday, January 18 2025 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Harrisburg, PA

Dolores McGee, owner of D. McGee Design Studio, LLC will demonstrate and lead a workshop designed to teach you how to create a base for an evergreen centerpiece that will be a very artful and engaging piece of decor. The base can be created from things you very likely have in your garage or yard. O…

Thursday, December 19 2024 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Curious about edible plants and how to utilize them to create yummy fall recipes? Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to cook with a variety of fall fruits and nuts. Samples of each edible treat will be provided. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Tuesday, November 19 2024 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM

Harrisburg, MS

NOTE: The December 11, 2024 Walk has been canceled due to rain. The next planned walk is on December 18. Enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved and gravel or dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a por…

Wed, Jan 10 2024 1:00 PM — Wed, Dec 18 2024 2:30 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Night has captured human imagination since the dawn of time. Join us as day turns to night to fulfill requirements for the Cadette Night Owl badge. Scouts will explore Wildwood, discover the myths of the stars and moon and learn about adaptations of nocturnal animals. Turn out the lights, tune in y…

Saturday, December 7 2024 4:00 PM — 8:30 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations. Space is …

Sat, Nov 30 2024 9:00 AM — Tue, Dec 3 2024 3:30 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Christmas Bird Counts are the longest-running citizen science survey, helping to track bird populations and promote their conservation. Join members of the Appalachian Audubon Society’s Young Birders Club and Christmas Bird Count volunteers to learn about how and why we count as we do an unofficial…

Saturday, December 7 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA

It’s that time of year! Bring your littles for a morning session with a Naturalist at Wildwood Park. Learn all about Wild Turkeys and what makes these colorful birds unique. Program will include crafts and a story. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A ma…

Tuesday, November 26 2024 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Harrisburg, PA

Children and adults are invited to make holiday ornaments using pinecones, milkweed pods and other natural materials. Everything but creativity will be supplied to make works of art to decorate for the holidays. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Register for one of the four timeslots. Ti…

Sun, Dec 8 2024 10:00 AM — Sun, Dec 15 2024 4:00 PM

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 Thursdays. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the dur…

Thu, Nov 7 2024 10:00 AM — Thu, Nov 21 2024 10:45 AM

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