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  • 4 pieces of artwork featuring a raccoon, birds and birds nest with eggs hung on a tan wall

    Christina Bias Artwork Display

    Christina Bias is a local artist working with ink, graphite, and acrylics. She is fascinated with nature and captures the essence of each animal she depicts. Christina’s unique style shines through in her art especially her use of feathers as her canvas
  • Book Cover entitled Squirrel's Sweater - shows a graphic of a squirrel in the woods wearing a sweater

    Storywalk® – "Squirrel's Sweater" by Laura Renauld | Illustrated by Jennie Poh

    Spend time outdoors this winter at beautiful Lykens Glen Park enjoying Squirrel's Sweater by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®.
  • Snowy trail

    Winter Discovery

    , Harrisburg
    Visit the Olewine Nature Center, where special exhibits and activities will highlight the magic of the winter world. Follow self-guided signs along the Towpath Trail to enhance your winter outdoor experience while learning about the natural history of Wildwood Park and animals in winter.
  • Portable Wall Showcasing many large format images

    Photography Contest Display

    Visit the Olewine Nature Center to view and vote for your favorite photos!
  • StoryWalk at Detweiler Park showcasing the book Squirrel's Sweater a squirrel bundled in a red sweater that is too small with trees and snow in the background

    Storywalk® – "Squirrel's Sweater" by Laura Renauld | Illustrated by Jennie Poh

    , Dauphin
    Spend time outdoors this winter at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying "Squirrel's Sweater" by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk® with book selection changing seasonally.
  • A group of people walking at Wildwood Park

    Weekly Wellness Walks

    , Harrisburg
    Enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals.
  • People walking trail in winter

    Winter Edibles Walk

    , Dauphin
    Join a Park Naturalist for a hike at Detweiler Park with a focus on trees and edible winter foods. Become familiar with a variety of common species and a few recipes you could try at home. Dress for the weather. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
  • Cardinal perched on a birdfeeder with snow in the background

    Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon

    Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with Appalachian Audubon Society. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one. On the second Saturday from November - April, join us in observing and counting common feeder birds as part of Project FeederWatch.
  • Laboratory Setting growing plants using hydroponic technology

    Friends of Wildwood Winter Lecture Series: Sustainable Food Systems: Aquaponics

    Join the Friends of Wildwood for the first lecture of this year’s Winter Sustainability Series. Students from the West Shore School District Aquaponics Program will teach you some of what you need to know about hydroponics and aquaponics, but more importantly how high-tech suburban farming can inspire creativity and foster independence.
  • Close Up View of Snowflakes

    Kids Discover: Snowflakes (Ages 10-14)

    Did you know every snowflake is different? Join a Naturalist to learn all about what makes each snowflake unique, and how they are formed. Make your own snowflakes and discover the size of the largest snowflake ever found!