Events

Visit naturally inspired trailside creations along Wildwood Park’s wandering trails and wetlands. Using mostly natural materials, artists have constructed large and small installations. This year’s theme is “Balance.” A map-brochure about the exhibit is available online, at the kiosks or inside the Nature Center.

Join a Naturalist to explore the incredible world of insects! Discover what makes insects so important in our environment. Become an insect detective and take a closer look at them using nets, magnifiers and bug boxes.

Visit the Tavern House Summer Kitchen and discover how to simply and safely dry herbs for use in your kitchen and home. This is a drop-in event; no registration is necessary.

Come visit the Fort Hunter Mansion and join us for a social! Whether its knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. bring your projects to work on. Fiber artists of all levels are welcome.

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk will be led by Sasha Winters, MS, CCTP, NCC, LPC and will focus on walking for emotional wellness.

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

2026 Dauphin County Chiefs Association Meeting Location: Grantville Fire

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.

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