Parks and Recreation Events

Join Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography, for an exciting photography workshop and discover how to take amazing pictures with any camera—even your smart phone!

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.

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk will be led by a local healthcare provider and will focus on men’s health and prostrate health.

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.

Join Horst Arts in the Olewine Pavilion to create your own string art! You will be supplied with a 7" x 7" pine board. You may keep the natural finish or choose to color it with a coat of paint. Then select from three natured-themed templates that will show you exactly where to hammer in your nails--or create a design of your own creation!