Events

Practicing cold weather decontamination

Decorate a spring wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, nuts, and seed pods. Select from a variety of wreath bases including grape vines and wire frames. Participants may bring additional items and ribbon. After constructing a wreath, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while adding finishing touches. Space is limited.

Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with the Appalachian Audubon Society. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one.

Kick off the spring season with litter clean up along Industrial Road. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Refreshments will be available.

Topic: An overview of the American Red Cross Services for Dauphin County, PA.

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

Discover the diversity of Pennsylvania’s plants, animals and habitats while using Growing UP WILD. Growing UP WILD is an award-winning early childhood education program that offers a wide range of activities and experiences that foster lifelong social and academic skills while exploring the natural world.

2026 Dauphin County Chiefs Association Meeting Location: Dauphin Middle-Paxton Fire

Meet Rick and Peggy Price in the South Parking Lot at the entrance to the Towpath Trail for this early migration bird walk. Expect good diversity of waterfowl, some early songbird migrants and a few lingering winter species. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Join a Naturalist for a 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.