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  • Four small white petal flowers growing in leaves

    Flower Walk: Spring Arrivals – Park Rx

    Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for spring ephemerals along the Towpath Trail. Meet at the South Lot Parking Area. Learn interesting facts and how to identify common species.
  • Side view of Ft Hunter Mansion (Stone two story home) with various trees and a purple flowering tree in the forfront

    Historical Tree Walk – Park Rx

    Join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park & Mansion. Learn one method for aging a live tree and some historical facts about these large giants. Participants will also view the Liberty Tree that was planted as a part of our nations 250th birthday.
  • EMC Training-NWS Site Visit

    NWS Site Visit to State College, PA
  • Picture of the mansion and a family with a teacher looking at historical items

    Homeschool Day

    Students will first learn about the Susquehannock, the Native Americans that called this region home. After, they will play some traditional games passed down from the woodland era. Pre-registration is required for this event.
  • A salamander

    Kids Discover: Salamanders (Ages 8-12)

    Learn all about secretive salamanders and what makes them unique. Go for a short hike and see if you can catch one- they are slimy and fast. You may get wet and muddy, so dress accordingly. Make your own salamander craft to take home.
  • EMC Training-Building Signal Amplifier & Damage Assessment

    CAC presentation to EMC and Codes Enforcement FEMA Flood map
  • Picture of a bird feeder with a small bird perched on the roof overlooking a body of water with trees in the background

    Introduction to Birdwatching – Adventure Awaits

    Join Rick and Peggy Price for an introductory course on birdwatching. Learn the basics with an indoor PowerPoint presentation followed by a short walk outdoors on the Delta Boardwalk to practice using binoculars and identifying bird calls.
  • EMC Training-Building Signal Amplifier & Damage Assessment

    CAC presentation to EMC and Codes Enforcement FEMA Flood map
  • Young children sitting on the floor listening intently to an adult reading a story

    Preschool Storytime: Spring at Wildwood!

    Join a Dauphin County Library System Librarian and Wildwood Environmental Educator for a fun story session for children ages 2-5. Stories, songs, rhymes, play and an activity will introduce Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of South Central PA, providing a book for each participant. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
  • Picture of a rock wall that says Benjamin Olewine Nature Center with building in the background and wildflowers in the foreground

    Seasonal Garden Walks

    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.