Parks and Recreation Events

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 a take-home craft will introduce Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters.

The Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a 6-week evening course on beginners fly-tying at the Olewine Nature Center. The class will be conducted on 6 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning on February 13 and ending on March 20 (Snow-date March 27). This is a beginner course open to anyone interested in learning to tie flies. Everyone must provide their own tools. If you need to purchase tools, Trout Unlimited offers tool packages for a separate fee. Materials for all flies will be provided at each class. Participants must be 14 years old, those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a 6-week evening course on intermediate fly-tying at the Olewine Nature Center. The class will be conducted on 6 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning on February 13 and ending on March 20 (Snow-date March 27). This is an intermediate course and is intended for anyone who is familiar with entry-level tying techniques. Each year new flies are tied during this course, and repeat students are encouraged to attend. Everyone must provide their own tools. Materials for all flies will be provided at each class. Participants must be 14 years old, those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.