Parks and Recreation Events

Anger just wastes our energy and sours our mind, which is totally unnecessary!! Participants will learn how to make different choices and have a happier life.

Join a Naturalist 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 4 consecutive Thursdays.

Crayfish, Crawdads, Mudbugs, how many names can one animal have? Join a Naturalist to learn about this multi-titled freshwater crustacean. Participants will read a book, complete a craft and meet a live crayfish.

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided.

Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry. This is not intended to be a scary or haunted tour of the Mansion, but rather an opportunity to dig up the history of customs and practices that have since been laid to rest. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.

Join Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy for a Balance & Fall Prevention Workshop designed to help improve stability, confidence, and safety in everyday movement.

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. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Join a Naturalist 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 4 consecutive Thursdays starting on October 8th.

“Picking up pawpaws, put em’ in your pocket, way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.” That old familiar Appalachian Trail tune is a melody of the ages. Meet a Naturalist in front of the Mansion for an afternoon walk with a chance to learn about the largest native North American fruit, the pawpaw.