Small Wonders
Saturday, March 3 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wildwood Park Free

Discover nature with your preschool child. The program starts with a story inside the classroom of the Olewine Nature Center. After the story, we will go outside for a short walk to explore Wildwood Park. Pre-registration is required. Call the Olewine Nature Center at 717-221-0292.

Composting with Worms
Saturday, March 3 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wildwood Park Free

Stop by the Olewine Nature Center to find out how to decrease the amount of garbage your family tosses into the landfill every week. Scott Mann will introduce you to vermiculture, using worms to digest and compost food scraps. Pre-registration is not required.

Volunteer Work Day

Saturday, March 10 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wildwood Park Free

The public is invited to join the monthly work day the second Saturday of each month. Work days are an opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood's continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Pre-registration is required for a group of six or more. Call the Olewine Nature Center at 717-221-0292.

Boy Scout Workshop: Bears "Weather"

Saturday, March 10 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Wildwood Park $10 per scout

One of the best ways to prepare for a day is to know the weather forecast. In this program, scouts will learn not only how to read a thermometer, wind vane and barometer, but will make their own instruments. This program also features understanding air pressure and precipitation, and a trip outside to log the day's weather. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Scout registration form is available at www.wildwoodlake.org.

Wandering Wildwood with Phil Lloyd

Saturday, March 17 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Wildwood Park Free

Bring your camera and wander about Wildwood with photographer Phil Lloyd. Engross yourself in Wildwood time, walk the paths and boardwalks, learn to observe nature and not just look around - there is plenty to see.

Girl Scout Workshop: Junior "Wildlife"

Saturday, March 24 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday, March 25 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Wildwood Park $10 per scout

This popular program provides activities to learn about animal groups and characteristics, endangered species, bird identification, PA's poisonous plants and venomous reptiles, how to use binoculars, and more. The program concludes with a wildlife walk. This one-day program meets the requirements for this badge. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Scout registration form is available at www.wildwoodlake.org.

Mini Photo Workshop

Saturday, March 31 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wildwood Park Free

It's not too early to think about entering Wildwood's Photography Contest, which will be held in the fall of this year. This mini workshop will help photographers learn how to obtain the best print from a digital image and how to prepare a photo for competition. Learn mounting and matting techniques. Mounting materials and mat kits will be available for purchase at cost. Cash or check will be accepted for mat kits. Deadline to register is March 23, 2012.

Jack Hubley:

Critters Beyond Your Backyard
Sunday, May 6 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wildwood Park $5 per person, $2 per child under 12

Wildwood Park is delighted to present Jack Hubley and his wildlife program, "Critters Beyond Your Backyard". Best known for his local television program "Wild Moments", Jack has been an advocate for the natural world for over 25 years. As part of his "Wild Neighbors Lecture Series", he will use live native animals to talk about their importance to the local ecology. Seating is limited. Tickets may be purchased by sending your check made payable to Dauphin County Parks and Recreation to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Deadline for purchasing tickets is May 1, 2012.

Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, May 12 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wildwood Park Free

The public is invited to join the monthly work day the second Saturday of each month. Work days are an opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood's continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Pre-registration is required for a group of six or more. Call the Olewine Nature Center at 717-221-0292.

Boy Scout Workshop: Webelos "Naturalist"
Sunday, May 13 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wildwood Park $10 per scout

A naturalist studies plants and animals in the wild. In earning the Naturalist badge, scouts will learn skills and gain knowledge that not only protect the environment and keep them safe, but also enhance their ability to see, hear, and watch wildlife. Activities in this program will help scouts hone wildlife watching skills, identify the poisonous plants and venomous reptiles of PA, explore the mystery of bird migration, learn about some of the mammals that call PA their home and examine some extraordinary talents that animals have developed to survive. A hike in the park will give each participant the chance to use the new "naturalist" skills they learn in the workshop. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Scout registration form is available at www.wildwoodlake.org.

Flower Walk: Jack in the Pulpits and Other Spring Flowers
Sunday, May 13 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wildwood Park Free

Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams to search for Jack in the Pulpits and other flowering plants. In addition to the predominantly white blooms, some colors are beginning to appear by mid-May. Learn interesting facts about Jack in the Pulpit and why it could also be known as "Jill". Pre-registration is not required.

Wandering Wildwood with Phil Lloyd
Saturday, May 19 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Wildwood Park Free

Bring your camera and wander about Wildwood with photographer Phil Lloyd. Engross yourself in Wildwood time, walk the paths and boardwalks, learn to observe nature and not just look around - there is plenty to see. Pre-registration is not required.

Outdoor Learning Day
Tuesday, May 22
Wildwood Park $5 per student

Designed for public and private schools, students in grades 3 - 7 participate in hands-on outdoor and indoor environmental education stations to learn about wetlands and the environment. Expert guest educators from agencies like the Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site to teach while addressing components of the academic standards for environment and ecology. Sign up for a time slot by calling the Olewine Nature Center to speak with an environmental educator.

Wildwood Family Triathlon
Saturday, June 16 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wildwood Park $10 per person; $20 per team

This activity is a great way to kick-off Father's Day weekend. Athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to join the fun in the quest for personal achievement. Challenge yourself to do your personal best. Teams of two will participate in three events that include biking 1.5 miles along Wildwood Way, canoeing 0.5 miles on Wildwood Lake or Paxton Creek and running 1.5 miles on the Towpath. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded to the top finishers in each age category. Those who register by June 9 will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. All participants will be awarded a ribbon and certificate of achievement. Refreshments will be provided at the post-race gathering. To promote teamwork, participants are encouraged to make and wear creative team shirts. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Registration forms will be available in March at the Olewine Nature Center, online at www.wildwoodlake.org, or by calling 717-221-0292, ext. 3. Entry fee includes the use of canoes, paddles, and life jackets.