Parks and Recreation Events

Visit naturally inspired trailside creations along Wildwood Park’s wandering trails and wetlands. Using mostly natural materials, artists have constructed large and small installations. This year’s theme is “Pathways.” A map-brochure about the exhibit is available online, at the kiosks or inside the Nature Center. Art In the Wild is Presented by the Mooney family foundation.

Join The Wandering Woodcraft to create your own 3D piece of wooden wall art. Paint each layer of maple wood your desired colors, glue together and ta-da—you have a masterpiece! Follow our instructor’s lead or create on your own. This is a project that anyone can do! All material are provided- paints, glues, raw materials. Bring your favorite apron or we will have on-hand to borrow. At registration, participants will get to choose between two designs: a great blue heron or a welcome sign! Pre-registration required by Tuesday, April 8. Workshop limited to 30 participants.

Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with Appalachian Audubon Society. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one. On the second Saturday from November - April, join us in observing and counting common feeder birds as part of Project FeederWatch. Pre-registration not required.

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. This month’s focus will be on planting new native trees and/or shrubs in various locations throughout the Park. Tools and work gloves provided. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

It's beginning to look a lot like...Springtime! We love Spring in PA and so do the birds. Some are returning to the state after spending the winter away, and some have stayed here through the cold months and you may have seen them around town Join a Naturalist to learn about bird adaptations, take a hike and do a bird-related craft. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum of one chaperone per child is permitted. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Spring is a great time to do improve your backyard landscape, and the Friends of Wildwood have just the thing for you! Stop by the Nature Center from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and purchase an Eastern Redbud Tree Seedling. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Wildwood. Sales are cash or check only, so please plan accordingly. See you there!

Join volunteer Jane Earle to search for the infamous spring ephemerals along the Towpath Trail. Meet at the South Lot Parking area. Learn interesting facts and how to identify these common species. Participants in attendance for any flower walk in 2025 will be entered into a raffle with the chance to win a wildflower-themed gift basket from the Nature Shop courtesy of the Friends of Wildwood. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park & Mansion. Learn one method for aging a live tree and some historical facts about these large giants. Participants will also view the Liberty Tree that was planted as a part of our nations 250th birthday. Space is limited. Meet on the lawn in front of the Mansion. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

Join a Naturalist for a hike on some of Wildwood’s less traveled trails. Look for spring blooms on this evening walk. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. Hike will be around 3 miles. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

Did you know Pennsylvania is home to rabbits and hares? These fascinating animals have amazing abilities that inspire stories and legends- and help them survive in many different habitats! Join a Naturalist to explore the world of rabbits and hares, examine their differences and similarities and discover their superpowers! Become a nature detective as we take a short hike to look for signs of rabbits in Wildwood Park, then create your own rabbit and hare craft to take home. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum of one chaperone per child is permitted. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.