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  • Close up photo of wild violet flowers

    Flower Walk: Peak of Blooming – Park Rx

    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 Americans. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
  • Custom made arts and crafts and signs

    Sign Design Workshop

    Design and bring to life a nature-themed, wooden sign to decorate your space. All materials necessary to create your sign will be provided – just select your style of board and let your creativity run wild! Design samples, stencils and other decorations will be available. Pre-registration is required, and participant spaces are limited.
  • Middle School Children exploring the woods as part of a summer camp program

    Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 1 (Ages 9-11)

    , Harrisburg
    Junior Naturalists ages 9 to 11 interested in the flora and fauna of Wildwood Park will spend the week learning about species identification and natural history. Topics explored include life beneath the water, mammal skulls, amphibians, reptiles, trees and fungi. Discover new habitats while visiting Detweiler Park and enjoy a live animal presentation. Various activities such as hiking, journaling/sketching, and specimen collection will also be included. Please register for only one week; activities and topics will be repeated. Registrationis limited to 20 campers.
  • Movie poster for "Wicked"

    Sunset Music & Movie Series – Wicked

    Enjoy a movie night outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. The whole family is sure to love Wicked! The Friends of Fort Hunter will operate a concession stand with movie snacks and drinks. Pack a picnic basket (or purchase from our food concessions), bring your blankets and your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of family fun! In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made around lunchtime on Friday whether the movie will proceed. If necessary, the rain date would be Sunday, June 29 at 8:30 pm.
  • Trail along a shaded tree covered area

    June Hike – Adventure Awaits

    Join a Naturalist for a hike on some of Wildwood’s less-traveled trails. Look for wildflowers, frogs, snakes, and more. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy close-toed shoes. Hike will be around 3 miles. This hike is part of our new Adventure Awaits series sponsored by UPMC. Pre-registration required.
  • Black Bear scratching on a tree

    Creature Feature: Bears (Ages 4-6)

    Have you ever been as "hungry as a bear?" What do bears actually eat? Join a Naturalist to learn the varied diet of Pennsylvania's Black Bears. Participants will read and sing about bears, do a bear craft, and an outdoor activity. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program; Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
  • Young children playing in a classroom setting

    Little Sprouts Camp 2 (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. Learn about the different plants and animals that call Wildwood Park home. Chaperones are not required to stay with their sprouts. Registration limited to 15 campers.   Registration will open Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
  • Greater Harrisburg Area Concert Band on the lawn in front of the Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Park

    Sunset Music & Movie Series – Greater Harrisburg Concert Band

    Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park featuring The Greater Harrisburg Concert Band! Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Each week will highlight local performing arts organizations or an outdoor movie every Friday night from June - August. Pack a picnic basket (or purchase from our food concessions), bring your blankets and your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of family fun! In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made around lunchtime on Friday whether the movie will proceed. If necessary, the rain date would be Sunday, July 6, 2025.
  • Middle School Children exploring the woods as part of a summer camp program

    Junior Naturalist Day Camp Week 2 (Ages 9-11)

    , Harrisburg
    Junior Naturalists ages 9 to 11 interested in the flora and fauna of Wildwood Park will spend the week learning about species identification and natural history. Topics explored include life beneath the water, mammal skulls, amphibians, reptiles, trees and fungi. Discover new habitats while visiting Detweiler Park and enjoy a live animal presentation. Various activities such as hiking, journaling/sketching, and specimen collection will also be included. Please register for only one week; activities and topics will be repeated. Registrationis limited to 20 campers.
  • Multiple people walking on the capital area greenbelt

    Walk with a Doc – Park Rx

    Join us for a 2.5-mile walk meeting up at Penbrook Community Park and walking on the Greenbelt's Paxtang Parkway. The Walk With A Doc program is designed to provide some general health information and a moderately-paced walk. This is a FREE walk, but we ask that you pre-register. A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health with program coordination between Penbrook Parks & Recreation, Susquehanna Township Parks and Recreation, Capital Area Greenbelt Association, and Dauphin County Parks & Recreation.