Parks and Recreation Events

Join Moonrise Candle Co. for a Winter Candle Making class, where you will get to make a 7.5 oz soy candle in the container of your choosing. Moonrise will be offering a variety of repurposed vessels from their Finds collection for you to pour in. Choose one of their winter fragrance blends, create your own blend, or keep it simple with a single fragrance–you are the candle maker! Knowledgeable staff will guide you step-by-step and share candle-making expertise.

Have you ever wondered how bobcats see in the dark, hawks spot their prey from high in the sky or snapping turtles hunt for food underwater? It is all in the eyes! Join a Naturalist to explore the many types, colors, and sizes of eyes found in the animal kingdom and get a glimpse of how different animals- from whales to butterflies- see the world! Make observations of the animals at Wildwood Park then imagine and create an animal with super eyes!

Join the Penn State Master Gardeners for an enriching morning at the 2025 Spring Symposium, an event crafted for those passionate about incorporating native plants into their landscapes to support local ecosystems.

Join Dolores McGee, owner of D. McGee Design Studio, for a workshop designed to teach you how to construct a pussy willow basket that will become the base for a distinctly different floral arrangement. Materials will be provided, participants should bring a container other than clear glass to use. It should have a 5-6 inch mouth and be 8-10 inches tall.

Join Registered Nurse and Transformational Life Coach Cate Kennedy for an engaging workshop on menopause leading you to relief and understanding. We'll discuss What is menopause? And why are symptoms so undertreated? The program will also review treatment options and how to find an informed healthcare provider. Pre-registration is required to attend this program.

Join the Friends of Wildwood for the final lecture of this year’s Winter Sustainability Series. Penn State Extension Master Gardener, Michael Brewer, will show you how you can reduce your waste by composting at home. Learn how to turn your food scraps into rich soil. Listen to tips and tricks on how to keep your compost thriving and odor-free. Pre-registration required for this in-person lecture.

Join a Naturalist for an afternoon walk around the grounds of Fort Hunter Mansion. The lane leading up to the Mansion is lined with sugar maple trees. Sugar maples are tapped in the winter when the nights are below freezing, and the days are above freezing. Take a step back in history to learn some dated methods used for tapping sugar maple trees. Meet in front of Fort Hunter Mansion and dress for the weather.

Join us at our annual Maple Sugar Festival for a fun day filled with sweet treats! Families can taste a variety of maple syrups, see how maple candies are made, practice tapping trees, make colorful crafts, and much more. Admission to the festival is free.

Kick off the spring season with litter clean up along Industrial Road. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Refreshments will be available. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

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.