Parks and Recreation Events

Join a Naturalist to explore the incredible world of insects! Discover what makes insects so important in our environment. Become an insect detective and take a closer look at them using nets, magnifiers and bug boxes.

Visit the Tavern House Summer Kitchen and discover how to simply and safely dry herbs for use in your kitchen and home. This is a drop-in event; no registration is necessary.

Come visit the Fort Hunter Mansion and join us for a social! Whether its knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. bring your projects to work on. Fiber artists of all levels are welcome.

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk will be led by Sasha Winters, MS, CCTP, NCC, LPC and will focus on walking for emotional wellness.

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

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.

Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for Jack in the Pulpits and other fancy flowers along the North or Delta Boardwalk. Meet in front of the Nature Center.

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

Explore how acceptance can bring greater ease, clarity, and resilience into everyday life. This one‑hour session introduces simple meditation techniques designed to help you meet life’s challenges with a calmer, more open mindset.

This adventurous wellness program is geared for those interested in learning how to kayak. Enjoy approximately six miles of easy paddling for approximately two hours on the normally gentle, tree lined Swatara Creek. This guided two-hour evening paddle will let you discover firsthand why many are getting involved in this healthy life-long hobby.