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  • A group of people walking on a paved trail in the woods

    Weekly Wellness Walk – Park Rx

    Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.
  • Back of a man in a blue half zip and a army green hat looking through binoculars across a body of water

    Bird Walk: Nesting Birds – Park Rx

    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 Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

  • Penn State Extension Master Gardener Walk & Talk – Park Rx

    Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely stroll to learn about plants in the park. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes
  • A group of people walking on a paved trail in the woods

    Weekly Wellness Walk – Park Rx

    Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.
  • Picture of a rock wall that says Benjamin Olewine Nature Center with building in the background and wildflowers in the foreground

    Seasonal Garden Walks

    Join Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a guided walk through the Nature Center’s Garden Beds. Each walk will highlight what’s in bloom, along with shrubs, foliage, structure and other seasonal features that give the garden interest and support wildlife.

  • Penn State Extension Master Gardener Walk & Talk – Park Rx

    Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely stroll to learn about plants in the park. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes
  • a picture of light-colored leather work gloves

    Volunteer Work Day- Park Rx

    , Harrisburg
    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.
  • Bald Eagle perched on a tree branch with little buds on the branches and a blue sky in the background

    Kids Discover: Bald Eagles (ages 5-10)

    Bald Eagles are beautiful, powerful birds of prey! During this program we will explore the world of bald eagles, discover their “super” powers and conduct an experiment to see why eagles can soar for hours! Join a Naturalist as we honor our Nation’s 250th birthday with a closer look at our National Bird. This program is a part of the America250 Dauphin County Celebration. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum of one chaperone per child is permitted. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
  • A group of people walking on a paved trail in the woods

    Weekly Wellness Walk – Park Rx

    Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.
  • Young children playing in a classroom setting

    Little Sprouts Day Camp 1 (Ages 4-5)

    , Harrisburg
    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. REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 5, 2026