Events
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Homeschool Day
Students will learn how historians use artifacts to uncover truths about the past, then try living as the Victorians did by doing chores and playing games from the Victorian Era. Pre-registration is required for this event. -
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Walk with a Doc – Park Rx
Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk will be led by a local healthcare provider and will focus on men’s health and prostrate health. -
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Kids Discover: Mammals and Their Pelts (Ages 5-10)
, HarrisburgDiscover the variety of mammals found in Pennsylvania while learning about their habitat, what they eat and how to identify them. A walk will follow to look for tracks and other signs these mammals may have left behind. -
Hearthside Series: Beeswax for Food Storage
Stop by the Tavern House Summer Kitchen to learn how beeswax has been used throughout history to store food and how we use it in the kitchen today. This is a drop-in event; no registration is necessary. -
Flower Walk: Earliest Bloomers – Park Rx
Join volunteer Jane Earle to look for Skunk Cabbage and other cold tolerant plants along the North Boardwalk. Meet at the Nature Center. We will also see how some plants overwinter as a cluster of basal leaves. Participants who pre-register and attend any flower walk in 2026 will be entered into a raffle with the chance to win a wildflower-themed gift basket from the Nature Shop courtesy of the Friends of Wildwood. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required -
Weekly Wellness Walk – Park Rx
Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. -
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Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Veggie Serie: Vegetable Gardening Through the Seasons
In this session, you’ll explore techniques for starting seeds outdoors in winter, extending the season with cold frames, and planning your garden for continuous production.