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  • Two women outside with binoculars looking for birds

    Educator Workshop: PA Songbirds

    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 Songbirds K-8 Guide. During this hands-on workshop, we will explore bird biology, adaptations, and migration; discover how birds influence design and engineering; and examine issues that affect both birds and people, such as land use and climate change. The workshop will also include bird identification and a short hike to discover the many species of birds that can be seen at Wildwood Park. PA Songbirds is coordinated by DCNR - Bureau of State Parks. This guide was developed in partnership between PA DCNR - Bureau of State Parks and Audubon Mid-Atlantic. This workshop is for any educator interested in birds and teaching through place-based education such as classroom teachers, non-formal educators, college students studying to be teachers (pre-service), school administrators, homeschool teachers, and youth leaders.
  • People doing cardio exercise along the riverfront

    AfroCardio Dance Fitness – Park Rx

    AfroCardio Dance Fitness - Move Your Feet to the Afro Beat! AfroCardio is a one-of-a-kind dance fitness workshop. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
  • People laying on yoga mats listening to the instructor

    Sound Meditation

    Join Certified Sound Therapist, Matthew Kramer for a Community Sound Meditation. Sound Meditations encourage deep listening practices which can create an ideal entry point for a meditative experience, particularly for anyone who has struggled to embrace more traditional forms of meditation.This experience creates space for deep relaxation, calming of the mind, and empowering positive change within oneself. No experience is necessary! A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration is required, space is limited.
  • Movie poster for "Despicable Me 4"

    Sunset Music & Movie Series – Despicable Me 4

    Enjoy a movie night outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. The whole family is sure to love Despicable Me 4! The Friends of Fort Hunter will operate a concession stand with movie snacks and drinks. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! This free series of events is made possible by our presenting sponsor, Veolia, and Event Sponsor Ollies.
  • Group of volunteers in orange vest posing next to the road

    Volunteer Work Day – Park Rx

    Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided.
  • People standing in a stable with multiple miniature horses.

    Small Wonders: Fun with Miniature Horses at CATRA – Adventure Awaits

    Adventure Awaits! We’ve partnered with Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA) to provide you with some time on their farm having fun and learning to care for miniature horses! A unique opportunity to connect with miniature horses while learning essential skills. Open to children age 5 & older, teens, and adults! Pre-registration is required. Space is extremely limited. Adventure Awaits programs are sponsored by UPMC and supported by Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Adventure Trails.
  • Bowl full of wild greens and flower petals

    Wild Recipes: Summer Foraging in Your Backyard

    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 will be provided.
  • Photo of the four members of the band "Cumberland Honey"

    Sunset Music & Movie Series – Susquehanna Folk Music Presents Cumberland Honey

    Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park - Susquehanna Folk Music Presents Cumberland Honey! Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! This series of free events is made possible by our Presenting Sponsor, Veolia, and Event Sponsor Ollies. Sarah's Creamery Ice Cream Truck will be on-site with sweet treats, including Penn State Creamery Ice Cream.
  • Overhead view of a large crowd enjoying music on a stage

    Cultural Fest

    The Commissioners and the County's Cultural Celebration Task Force invite you to a free festival celebrating cultural diversity in Dauphin County. Sponsored by Capital Blue Cross, this event will bring together our region's diversity and cultures as well as celebrate and increase awareness of our vast differences and commonalities. This is a free event and no tickets are required.
  • Overhead view of a large crowd enjoying music on a stage

    Cultural Fest

    The Commissioners and the County's Cultural Celebration Task Force invite you to a free festival celebrating cultural diversity in Dauphin County. Sponsored by Capital Blue Cross, this event will bring together our region's diversity and cultures as well as celebrate and increase awareness of our vast differences and commonalities. This is a free event and no tickets are required.