Events

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 provided, participants should bring a container other than clear glass to use. It should have a 5-6 inch mouth and be 8-10 inches tall.

Are the long winter nights calling you to sit by a cozy fire with a good book? Well, accept that invitation with a winter-themed nature-based book! In this session, we'll introduce you to several nature-based wellness books. Come and explore nature-based wintery wellness immersions that are book-inspired. Learn about the health and wellness benefits of reading and exploring nature in the winter months.

Join Registered Nurse and Transformational Life Coach Cate Kennedy for an engaging workshop on menopause leading you to relief and understanding. We'll discuss What is menopause? And why are symptoms so undertreated? The program will also review treatment options and how to find an informed healthcare provider. Pre-registration is required to attend this program.

Join the Friends of Wildwood for the final lecture of this year’s Winter Sustainability Series. Penn State Extension Master Gardener, Michael Brewer, will show you how you can reduce your waste by composting at home. Learn how to turn your food scraps into rich soil. Listen to tips and tricks on how to keep your compost thriving and odor-free. Pre-registration required for this in-person lecture.

Join a Naturalist for an afternoon walk around the grounds of Fort Hunter Mansion. The lane leading up to the Mansion is lined with sugar maple trees. Sugar maples are tapped in the winter when the nights are below freezing, and the days are above freezing. Take a step back in history to learn some dated methods used for tapping sugar maple trees. Meet in front of Fort Hunter Mansion and dress for the weather.

Join us at our annual Maple Sugar Festival for a fun day filled with sweet treats! Families can taste a variety of maple syrups, see how maple candies are made, practice tapping trees, make colorful crafts, and much more. Admission to the festival is free.

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 Shield. Pre-registration required.

Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with the Appalachian Audubon Society. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one.

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 and wire frames. Participants may bring additional items and ribbon. After constructing a wreath, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while adding finishing touches. Space is limited.

Join us for a relaxing planter workshop! The bluebird bowl is 8" W x 2" H. Participants will assemble the nest and plant the garden. Everything shown in the picture is included in the workshop.