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  • ducks in the water

    Waterfowl Walk – Park Rx

    Join Volunteers Rick and Peggy Price to search for migrating waterfowl along the Towpath Trail. There may be other migratory birds such as Winter Wrens and Rusty Blackbirds.
  • cat in the hat

    The Cat in the Hat Learning Series - November 14

    Join an Environmental Educator for fun interactive story session for children ages 3-5. Stories, rhymes, and a craft/activity will introduce science through the eyes of the Cat In The Hat.
  • Holiday Tree made with mosaic tiles and crystals

    Mosaic Montage Mosaic Christmas Tree

    'Tis the season to make a Christmas tree mosaic! Learn to make a beautiful 10" tall Christmas tree mosaic in this workshop hosted by Amanda from Mosaic Montage. This is a beginner-level workshop, no prior experience is needed. During the class, you will get to pick from multiple shades of machine-tumbled stained glass to create your one-of-a-kind decorated Christmas tree. You will have an array of beautiful greens for your tree, warm browns for the base, and bright and cheery yellows for your star. You can also add some Christmas bulbs or a string of lights to your tree with multi-colored rhinestones. You will learn the basics of making a mosaic to create your work of art.
  • Yard with a tree and different plants in the shade

    Penn State Extension Master Gardener - Made for the Shade: Choosing the Best Plants

    , Harrisburg
    Join Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for the final webinar of his popular Home Gardening Series. He will discuss the differences between shade and part shade, and introduce a variety of shrubs, perennials, and a few understory trees that can brighten up your shade garden. Preregistration is required. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
  • 2 girls holding their crafted animal habitat

    Junior Girl Scouts: Animal Habitats

    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 habitats. Scouts will also discuss of ways to improve habitat for wildlife around their school or neighborhood and make a small bird house to take home.
  • Fort Hunter Conservancy Parking sign with footprints

    National Take a Hike Day with KTA – Park Rx

    It’s National Take a Hike Day, get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise at Fort Hunter Conservancy. Join Executive Director Brook Lenker of Keystone Trails Association for a strenuous, mountain hike ending with a picturesque view of the Susquehanna River. Four-legged, leashed friends are welcome too.
  • Beautiful fall tree with orange/yellow leaves

    National Take a Hike Day – Park Rx

    Grab your hiking boots, family and friends – it’s National Take a Hike Day! Get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise. Take a hike with a Naturalist or at your own pace on various terrain exploring the trails and wildlife at a local Dauphin County Park.
  • Detweiler Park in fall with colored leaves on the trees

    National Take a Hike Day - Detweiler Park

    , Dauphin
    Grab your hiking boots, family and friends – it’s National Take a Hike Day! Get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise. Take a hike with a Naturalist or at your own pace on various terrain exploring the trails and wildlife at a local Dauphin County Park. All ages are welcome. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.
  • Local foraged fruit

    Wild Recipes: Fall Foraging in Your Backyard

    Curious about edible plants and how to utilize them to create yummy fall recipes? Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to cook with a variety of fall fruits and nuts. Samples of each edible treat will be provided.
  • cat in the hat

    The Cat in the Hat Learning Series - November 21

    Join an Environmental Educator for fun interactive story session for children ages 3-5. Stories, rhymes, and a craft/activity will introduce science through the eyes of the Cat In The Hat.