Parks and Recreation Events

Animals live all around us, but each species has survival requirements connecting them to a habitat! In this hands-on program, scouts will discover wild animals’ needs and adaptations; explore the wetland and forest habitats of Wildwood Park; and examine far-off endangered ecosystems.

Have you ever heard the phrase “playing possum”? This phrase comes from North America’s only marsupial the Virginia Opossum! Join a Naturalist to explore the world of Opossums by looking at their awesome adaptations and how they benefit humans.

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

Have you ever seen a Gray Squirrel hide something in the ground? What is it hiding and why? Join a Naturalist to learn about the autumnal behaviors of the Gray Squirrel. Participants will read and sing about Gray Squirrels, do a craft, and go on a short nature walk.

Now is a great time to snap outdoor photos for the upcoming Photo Contest! Photographs may be dropped off at the Nature Center starting Saturday, November 1. Photos must be submitted by Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 pm. Review official contest rules and guidelines for preparing photos online.

It’s that time of year! Bring your littles for a morning session with a Naturalist at Wildwood Park. Learn all about Wild Turkeys and what makes these colorful birds unique.

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

Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.

Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.

Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.