Events

Spend time outdoors this winter at beautiful Lykens Glen Park enjoying Squirrel's Sweater by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®.

Spend time outdoors this winter at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying "Squirrel's Sweater" by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk® with book selection changing seasonally.

Voices of the Eighth, Part III: Hallowed Ground is an unforgettable journey through time and spirit, where the past and present collide again, and the power of community and ancestral wisdom light the path to liberation and hope. Experience the life-affirming power of connecting with your heritage and history in this gripping sequel to Voices of the Eighth. Written by Sharia Benn

Enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals.

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.

Join a Naturalist for a 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. Classes are offered during 3 consecutive Wednesdays. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of South Central PA, providing a book for each participant. Each participant will go home with a theme-related book. Pre-registration required.

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.

This program has SOLD OUT! This workshop will get you started with basic djembe drumming skills and give you a taste of West African Rhythm! In just one hour, you will learn about the melodic quality of these hand drums, learn to play music in a group and understand the cultural significance of traditional West African drumming. Even if you've never touched a drum, you'll be playing music together by the end of the class. Bring your djembe, if you have one, or we will have extras to use. A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Advance registration is required, space is limited.