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Wildwood Park

FULL Indigo Vat Dyeing Class

Harrisburg, PA EDT
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 … read more

2024 Wellness Walks - Park Rx

Harrisburg, MS CDT
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 portion, then turn around at any po… read more

Bird Walk: Peak Migration - Park Rx

Harrisburg, PA EDT
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 songb… read more

Kids Discover: Macroinvertebrates (Ages 8-12)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
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… read more

Kids Discover: Animals and Their Mothers (Ages 5-10)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Do wild animals have mothers? How long do the young animals stay with their mothers? A day, a year, two years??? How do animal mothers protect and feed their young? Join a Naturalist to explore the world of wild animal mothe… read more

Wild Recipes: Spring Foraging in Your Backyard

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

Daisies/Brownies: Bugs

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Explore the world of insects and discover their important roles in our environment. Scouts will examine insect habitats while on a hike and take a closer look at these amazing creatures by catching and identifying bugs at Wi… read more

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

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for Jack in the Pulpits. Learn interesting facts about the Jack in the Pulpit and why it could also be known as “Jill in the Pulpit”. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Dragonfly Walk

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join Tony Schoch for a leisurely morning walk on the Delta Boardwalk to view, learn about and photograph dragonflies. Meet outside the Nature Center. Program limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration required.

CANCELED Intro to Woodburning

Harrisburg, PA EDT
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

Daisies/Brownies: Shapes in Nature

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Exploring outdoors is always enjoyable and even more so when searching for shapes and patterns in nature. During this program scouts will investigate Wildwood Park to discover patterns in insects, leaves, spiders and their w… read more

Bird Walk: Nesting Birds

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 Dauphin County Park Rx series of pr… read more

Mulberry Tree Walk

Harrisburg, PA EDT
In June, mulberries will be ripe for the picking. These delicious berries are not just a favorite of songbirds, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks and squirrels—humans enjoy them, too. Take a walk with a Naturalist along the … read more

Mulberry Tree Walk - Park Rx

Harrisburg, PA EDT
In June, mulberries will be ripe for the picking. These delicious berries are not just a favorite of songbirds, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks and squirrels—humans enjoy them, too. Take a walk with a Naturalist along the … read more

Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx

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

FULL Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 1

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Children ages 6 to 8 will learn about animal adaptations, explore aquatic life in Paxton Creek and enjoy a live animal presentation. Each day will focus on a new, fun topic about our local plants and animals and include natu… read more

Walk with a Doc at Wildwood Park - Park Rx

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

Introduction to Wildlife Photography

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join wildlife photographer, Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, for this introductory photography workshop and unlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of Apert… read more

Flower Walk: Peak of Blooming - Park Rx

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

Damsels and Dragons... Flies, that is! Presentation

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join Tony “Doc” Schoch for an indoor presentation. Doc is a former educator and long-time conservationist. He has spent the past 13 years studying, photographing and surveying dragon and damselflies around the country and Ce… read more

Creature Feature: Life Cycle of a Ladybug (Ages 4-6)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Can you name the cute little round red beetle that starts out looking like a mini alligator? Join a Naturalist to discover the life cycle of ladybugs. Children will enjoy a story, a craft or hands-on activity, and a short ou… read more

FULL Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 1

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Campers ages 9 to 11 who are interested in discovering the outdoors will spend the week learning more about species identification and natural history. Hands-on activities will explore life beneath water, amphibians, reptile… read more

String Art Workshop

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join Horst Arts in the Olewine Pavilion to create your own string art! You will be supplied with a 7" x 7" pine board. You may keep the natural finish or choose to color it with a coat of paint. Then select from three nature… read more

East Shore Trail Hike - Park Rx

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Enjoy a two-mile hike on the East Shore Trail led by a Naturalist. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy hiking shoes. All ages are welcome. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs sponso… read more

Kids Discover: PA State Species (Ages 5-10)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Can you name our PA state species? Did you know we have a state amphibian? Join a Naturalist for a fun morning of exploration and learning. Participants will get to explore animal artifacts while learning interesting facts a… read more

FULL Nature Explorers Day Camp Week 2

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Children ages 6 to 8 will learn about animal adaptations, explore aquatic life in Paxton Creek and enjoy a live animal presentation. Each day will focus on a new, fun topic about our local plants and animals and include natu… read more

Walk and Talk with a Master Gardener - Wildwood Park - Park Rx

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

Kids Discover: Pollinators (Ages 5-10)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Do you like flowers, apples or cake? These all rely on pollinators! Join a Naturalist to discover the many different species that are pollinators and examine their important role in the environment, for wildlife, plants and … read more

Volunteer Work Day - Park Rx

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

Tree Identification Walk - Park Rx

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join Cara Martinez-Williams for a leisurely walk with a focus on trees. Become familiar with a variety of species around the Nature Center while their full leaf out in summer. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park … read more

FULL Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 2

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Campers ages 9 to 11 who are interested in discovering the outdoors will spend the week learning more about species identification and natural history. Hands-on activities will explore life beneath water, amphibians, reptile… read more

Creature Feature: Lifecycle of a Luna Moth (Ages 4-6)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Come meet one of the largest moths in North America! Join a Naturalist to investigate the life cycle and adaptations of the beautiful luna moth. Children will enjoy a story, a craft or hands-on activity, and a short outdoor … read more

Flower Walk: Still More Blooms - Park Rx

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. This program is… read more

FULL Outdoor Week Day Camp

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Outdoor enthusiasts ages 12 to 14 will spend the week outdoors exploring the natural world and learning basic wilderness survival skills. Discover the importance of teamwork while working together to build insect hotels, she… read more

FULL Little Sprouts Day Camp 1

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 plants and animals tha… read more

Little Sprouts Day Camp 2

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 plants and animals tha… read more

Pound the Colors of Wildwood into Cloth

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Design a unique cotton pillow cover (18” x 18”) 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… read more

Aquatic Wild Educator Workshop

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Water covers over 70% of the Earth! In our state alone, there are over 86,000 miles of streams and rivers! Join educators from Wildwood Park and DCNR- PA State Parks to explore water habitats from wetlands and streams to oce… read more

Kids Discover: Biomimicry (Ages 8-12)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Did you ever wonder how people think of ideas for inventions, like helicopters or wind turbines? Many ideas- and even designs- come from nature! During this program we will explore the connections between nature and inventio… read more

Volunteer Work Day

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

Intro to Nature Sketching

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Do nature journal drawing skills always seem just a bit out of reach for you? Have you always wanted to try your hand at nature sketching? Join a Naturalist for an introductory look into nature sketching. This workshop is de… read more

Wild Recipes: Summer Foraging in Your Backyard

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

Creature Feature: Lifecycle of a Butterfly (Ages 4-6)

Harrisburg, PA EDT
A butterfly life cycle lesson brought to you by the letter J! Come meet a few kings and queens of the garden. Children will enjoy a story, a craft or hands-on activity, and a short outdoor discovery walk. Registrants must be… read more

Flower Walk: Heat Tolerant Plants

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

Kids Discover: Monarchs (Ages 5-10)

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

Preschool Storytime: Summer at Wildwood!

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

Dried Flower Art

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join a Naturalist for an evening of dried and pressed flower arranging. Choose from a variety of blooms to create your own personalized layout inside an 8 inch by 8 inch shadow box. All materials will be provided; however, p… read more

Natural Potpourri Workshop

Harrisburg, PA EDT
Join us and discover the art of natural potpourri making, designed for all skill levels. Dive into the world of fragrances as you learn to blend dried flowers, herbs and essential oils to create your own unique mix to take h… read more
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Past Events

CANCELED Cub Scouts: Tigers in the Wild

CANCELED Cub Scouts: Tigers in the Wild

Harrisburg, PA
Venture out into the wild to discover the plants and animals that inhabit Wildwood. Learn how to prepare for a hike and examine the principles of “Leave No Trace.” Tigers will learn how to search for signs of animals and identify trees and plants. The program will include a hike to explore the dive…
Sunday, March 24 2024 1:00 PM 3:30 PM

Kids Discover: Nocturnal Animals (Ages 5-10)

Kids Discover: Nocturnal Animals (Ages 5-10)

Harrisburg, PA
Although we go to sleep at night, lots of animals are just waking up! Join a Naturalist to explore the wide variety of nocturnal wildlife through sound and sight at Wildwood Park. Call for owls, discover adaptations that allow these animals to roam at night and look for night-flying insects. This p…
Saturday, March 23 2024 6:00 PM 8:00 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 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 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 3:00 PM

Cat In The Hat Learning Series

Cat In The Hat Learning Series

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 Wednesdays. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of SouthCenteral PA,…
Wed, Mar 6 2024 10:00 AM Wed, Mar 20 2024 10:45 AM

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 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 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 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 3:00 PM

Wildwood Park

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Wildwood Park 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg, PA 17110
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