Calendar of Events
Saturday, May 17: Lykens Community Day
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lykens Train Station
Train Station dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Concert by the Liberty Hose Company #2 Band from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., food available from the Lykens Chamber of Commerce. Free
Sunday, May 18: Flower Walk: Jack in the Pulpit
1:30 - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams for a Sunday afternoon flower walk at Wildwood
Monday, Tuesday May 19, 20: Canoe Wildwood by Moonlight
7-9 p.m., meet at the Turtle Parking Lot on Industrial Road
One hundred years ago when Wildwood
Saturday, May 31: Blues, Wine & Arts Festival
1 - 9 p.m.,
The first inaugural Blues & Wine Festival at Fort Hunter Park will feature national recording artists along with
Tuesday, June 3: Edible Plants
6:30 - 8 p.m., Olewine Nature
Early summer is a fun time to get to know wild foods. This session covers wild edible plant identification, poisonous plants, collection techniques, and preparation tips. Class and edible sampling will begin inside followed by an outside walk to discover edible, medicinal and poisonous plants. For ages 12 and up. Please bring a notebook. $5 per person Pre-registration is required. Call the nature center at (717) 221-0292.
Friday, June 6: Sunset Series: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
6:30 p.m., Feleicita's Garden Resort & Spa
Featuring Diane Wilson and The
Saturday, June 7: Good Morning! Bird Walk
8 - 9:30 a.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Mornings are a great time to see birds. This is when they are most active during the warm summer months. Come join us as we explore the Delta Boardwalk and Wildwood Way Free. Pre-registration is not required. These walks are not appropriate for large groups.
Saturday, June 7: Sunset Series: Steelton Hot and Spicy Festival
3- 4:30 p.m., Steelton StreetFestival, Front Street
Featuring Green Eggs. Free, no registration necessary.
Sunday, June 8: Tour de Belt Bike Ride
10 a.m., begin at former
The Capital Area Greenbelt Association will host its 7th Annual 20-mile guided bicycle ride on the
Saturday, June 14: Fifth Annual Wildwood
8 a.m. - 12 Noon, meet at the Olewine Nature
This activity is a great way to kick-off Father's Day weekend. Athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to join us for this event that will emphasize fun and personal achievement. Teams of two will participate in three events that include biking 1.5 miles along Wildwood Way, canoeing 0.5 miles on Wildwood
Saturday, June 14:
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fort Hunter Park
The Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania hosts the 7th Annual Pipe and Drum Festival featuring a Drum Salute Competition, Solo Bagpipe Competition, performances by The Harrisburg Scottish Country Dancers, The McGinley Irish Dancers, The Zembo Highlanders Pipe Band and The Guilford and Glencoe District Juvenile Pipe Band. Gift and food vendors and Clan tents also will be on hand. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free, no registration required.
Saturday, June 14: Volunteer Work Days
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Wildwood needs your help! The public is invited to join Wildwood volunteers for our monthly outdoor work day. Help us keep your park clean and beautiful. Work Days are the second Saturday of each month March through November. Call the Nature
Saturday, June 14: A Mid-Summer Night's Tales
7 p.m.,
Summer solstice honored in storytelling, This popular annual show features traditional and original stories for young and old in an informal, round-robin get-together. $5 adult; $2.50 children 12 and under, no registration required.
Monday- Friday, June 16 -20 or Monday -Friday, June 23 - 27:
This is a camp for nature explorers ages 7 to 9. Science exploration, environmental education activities, crafts and nature observations are on the daily agenda. Please note that the second week is a repeat of the first week. $100 per person, pre-registration is required. Call the nature center at (717) 221-0292.
Friday, June 20: Wading Birds of the Susquehanna Canoe Trip
9 a.m. - approximately 3 p.m. (8:45 a.m. check-in) Meet at the PA Fish and Boat Commission Boat Launch north of
Spend a day on the Susquehanna River. Experience the sights and sounds of Wade Island , which hosts a rookery for endangered great egrets and black-crowned night-herons. Learn about these birds from biologists who have studied on the island for the past two years. Participants will enjoy lunch on a river island. A limited number of canoes, paddles and life jackets will be available for use by participants. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 per person includes canoes, paddles, life jackets, shuttle service, guest speaker, safety boaters, and lunch. There will be a fee of $10 per person for those using their own canoe or for a third person in a canoe. Pre-registration is required. Register by mail or by calling (717) 221-0292.
Sunday, June 22: Peaking of Flowers Walk
1:30 - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams for a Sunday afternoon flower walk at Wildwood
Wednesday -Thursday, June 25 - 26: Educator Workshop: WILD About Watersheds
Wed. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Join us for a 2-day workshop to explore the Susquehanna Watershed! The first day will include classroom and hands-on activities that can be done indoors or outdoors with students to help them learn about watersheds. The second day will "immerse" participants in the watershed as they canoe on the Susquehanna River. We will stop at different locations to learn about Native Americans along the river, and about the reintroduction of shad, bald eagles and peregrine falcons to the watershed. We will also survey aquatic insects to evaluate the quality of the water. Lessons are aligned with State Environment and Ecology Standards. Pack a lunch and plenty of drinking water and dress for outdoor activities. Act 48 hours are available. $25 per person includes two days of instruction, educational materials, guest speakers, canoes, paddles, life jackets and shuttle service. Pre-registration is required. Call the nature center at (717) 221-0292.
Wednesday, July 2: Sunset Series: Hershey Recreation
7 p.m., Hershey Recreation Pool
Featuring Cat's pajamas'. Free, no registration necessary.
Saturday, July 5: Summer Tree Walk
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Explore the trees of Wildwood with a guided walk. Learn identification tips, natural history, and enjoy time outdoors. All ages welcome. Free, pre-registration is required. Register by calling the Olewine Nature
Sunday, July 6: Discovery Walk
1 - 2:30 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
A naturalist will lead an interpretive outdoor walk for children leading through the wetlands and forests of Wildwood. Appropriate for ages 5 - 10. Free, pre-registration is required. Register by calling the Olewine Nature
Tuesday -Friday, July 8 - 11: Science Series: Herps, Streams, Birds, and Wildlife
9 a.m. - 12 noon, meet at the Olewine Nature
Children ages 9 - 12 can sign up for one or all of these outdoor field study classes. Sessions will be hands-on and have a strong identification and ecology component. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear shoes appropriate for hiking. $10 per participant per class, pre-registration is required. Call the nature center at (717) 221-0292.
Tuesday, July 8- Herps
Herps are reptiles and amphibians. Learn about Wildwood's herps with this class leading us through the wetland trails for observation, study and data collection.
Wednesday, July 9- Stream Exploration
Students will learn how to collect and identify aquatic organisms to measure the environmental health of a stream. Wear closed-toed shoes appropriate to get wet.
Thursday, July 10- Birds
Discover the diverse world of birds! Learn bird identification for beginners, enjoy the great trails in search of birds, and have fun. Binoculars provided.
Friday, July 11- Wildlife
This fun new program is for those who enjoy hiking, looking for wildlife, and learning about the fascinating creatures who call Wildwood home. Enjoy a 3.5-mile discovery walk around Wildwood
Wednesday, July 9: Educator Workshop:
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Wildwood
Wednesday, July 9: Sunset Series: Lykens
7 p.m., Lykens
Featuring Big Tubba Mista. Free, no registration necessay.
Saturday, July 12: Volunteer Work Days
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Wildwood needs your help! The public is invited to join Wildwood volunteers for our monthly outdoor work day. Help us keep your park clean and beautiful. Work Days are the second Saturday of each month March through November. Call the Nature
Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18: Survival Week (ages 13-14)
9 a.m. - 2 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Become more comfortable in the outdoors with this exciting week of hands on survival activities and lessons. Participants, ages 13 and 14, will gain an understanding of outdoor skills and primitive technologies through personal experience. Activities will include canoeing, orienteering, natural history and ecology lessons, poisonous and edible plant knowledge, animal identification, team building and primitive skills development such as shelter and fire making. $100 per person, pre-registration is required. Call the nature center at (717) 221-0292.
Saturday, July 19:
2 - 9 p.m.,
Featuring Beatlemania Now, Don Johnson Project, Rock Dog, Shelby Neslers. $10, no registration necessary.
Sunday, July 20: Still More Blooms Flower Walk
1:30 - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams for a Sunday afternoon flower walk at Wildwood
Friday, August 1: Dauphin
4 - 10 p.m., 100 Block of Market Street,
Featuring Fertile Ground, Pentagon, Ameryllis Santiago. Free, no registration necessary.
Saturday, August 2: Invasive Plant Seminar
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon, meet at the Olewine Nature
Invasive plants are those that grow aggressively, spread, and displace other plants. Volunteers at Wildwood
Sunday, August 3: Insect Ramble
1 - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Discover one of nature's best wonders - insects! Experience the fields and forests with a naturalist in search of these fascinating creatures. Ages 6-12. $5 per child, pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, August 6: Educator Workshop: Wildlife Forensics-CSI for the Classroom
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
The PA Game Commission and Wildwood
Friday, August 8: Educator Workshop: Thwarting the Litterbug:
8 a.m. - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
The PA Resources Council and Wildwood
Saturday, August 9: Volunteer Work Days
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Wildwood needs your help! The public is invited to join Wildwood volunteers for our monthly outdoor work day. Help us keep your park clean and beautiful. Work Days are the second Saturday of each month March through November. Call the Nature
Sunday, August 10: Sunset Series: Patriotic Pride at
7 p.m., Fort Hunter Park
Featuring the
Sunday, August 17: Heat Tolerant Plants Walk
1:30 - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams for a Sunday afternoon flower walk at Wildwood
Sunday, August 17: Sunset Series: Fort Hunter Park
7 p.m., Fort Hunter Park
Featuring Barefoot. Susquehanna Folk Music Society. Free, no registration necessary.
Saturday, August 23: Girl Scouts-Juniors Finding Your Way Badge Workshop
10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature
Maps tell us so much more than just which road to take. Girls will become familiar with different types of maps, learn to use a compass and trail markers, create their own mini-trail and navigate a course in the park using a compass. $10 per Scout (includes badge), payment must be received with registration. For more information call the nature center at (717) 221-0292.
Saturday, September 13: Jazz Festival
1 - 9 p.m.,
Featuring Jazzy Soul Collective Tour and Central PA Friends of Jazz: Jimmy Sommers, Randy Muller, Mike Phillips, Angela Johnson, Andre Ward, Gordon Chambers. $20 advance purchase, $25 at the gate

