Parks and Recreation 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 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.

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!

Are the long winter nights calling you to sit by a cozy fire with a good book? Well, accept that invitation with a winter-themed nature-based book! In this session, we'll introduce you to several nature-based wellness books. Come and explore nature-based wintery wellness immersions that are book-inspired. Learn about the health and wellness benefits of reading and exploring nature in the winter months.

Join Registered Nurse and Transformational Life Coach Cate Kennedy for an engaging workshop on menopause leading you to relief and understanding. We'll discuss What is menopause? And why are symptoms so undertreated? The program will also review treatment options and how to find an informed healthcare provider. Pre-registration is required to attend this program.

Join the Friends of Wildwood for the final lecture of this year’s Winter Sustainability Series. Penn State Extension Master Gardener, Michael Brewer, will show you how you can reduce your waste by composting at home. Learn how to turn your food scraps into rich soil. Listen to tips and tricks on how to keep your compost thriving and odor-free. Pre-registration required for this in-person lecture.

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.