Tucked away in the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania, Wildwood Park (formerly Wildwood Lake Sanctuary) is conveniently located on the edge of Harrisburg, PA.
There are endless opportunities for fun and adventure at Wildwood Park. Explore the Nature Center, walk the trails and boardwalks, ride your bike, pack a picnic lunch, watch the birds, check out the flowers and much more! There is fresh air and good times around every bend. Come and enjoy…it's fun and it's free!
Upcoming Events
1/29/2012
FOWW Members Only Used Book Pre-Sale
1/31/2012
Paradise Almost Lost Lecture Series: Protecting the Kittatinny Ridge Corridor
2/1/2012 - 2/26/2012
5th Annual Nature Used Book Sale
2/4/2012
Celebrate Owls!
2/4/2012
Owl Prowl
Weather Forecast
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
2011 Photography Contest Exhibition
The winning photographs are on currently on display in the artist's corner on the main floor of the Olewine Nature Center.
Congratulations to A. Franklin winner of the photograph, Great Egret at Wildwood. Information about 2012 Photo contest will be available in late March 2012.
2012 Nature Used Book Sale
The annual Nature Used Book Sale will be held
February 1-26, 2012. The sale will be held at Wildwood Park in the Olewine Nature Center lower level during business hours Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Books, videos and DVDS include: field guides, birds, trees, plants, animals, insects, wildflowers, rivers, mountains, hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, national parks, astronomy, geology, gardening, special titles and more. There is a selection of children’s books both fiction and nonfiction.
Books prices range from $.50 - $5.00. Proceeds from the book sale support the educational programs at Dauphin County’s Wildwood Park. All sales are cash or check.
The MEMBER ONLY PRESALE will be held Sunday, January 29 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Membership must be current to participate. Members can join or renew online at wildwoodlake.org/support. Volunteers will also be available to process memberships at the event.
Adopt-a-Turtle
Wildwood Park environmental educators are partnering with the biology department at Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA to study the growth and development of turtles in Wildwood Lake. Your $20 donation will allow us to tag one turtle. Adopt a turtle today!
New For Schools - Outdoor Learning Day
Designed for public and private school groups, this is a day for students to learn at an assortment of environmental education stations set up throughout Wildwood Park. Experts will be on site to teach while addressing components of the academic standards for environment and ecology; Tuesday, May 29, 2012. More Information
2012 Winter Lecture Series: Paradise Almost Lost
A look at local species and landscapes that merit protection. Selected Tuesday evenings at 7 PM – FREE. More Information
Trail & Bird Sighting Info
TRAILS:
All trails are open. Unpaved trails have muddy sections.
SIGHTINGS:
January 24
The fuzzy black caterpillar of a Giant Leopard Moth crawled across Wildwood Way. From the Towpath Trail, the hoots of two Great Horned Owls were heard.
January 23
Two swamp sparrows were seen behind the Olewine Nature Center today.
January 20
A Muskrat hut is located in Wildwood Lake a little south of the Middle Parking Lot. Their populations fluctuate from year to year. The low number of huts seen this year is an indiation that thier population is low. If the predicted snow arrives, it will make huts easier to spot on the lake.
January 19
Two Tufted Titmice broke the winter quiet as they sang back and forth in front of the nature center this morning.
January 17
Some waterfowl are starting to leave. Still found on the lake are Northern Shovelers, Mallards, American Black Ducks, Gadwalls and Canada Geese. One female Kingfisher, a Great Horned Owl, Downy Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Tufted Titmouse, White Breasted Nuthatches, House Finches, Eastern Bluebirds and a Brown Creeper were seen along the trails.
January 13
Skunk cabbage can be seen near the end of the North Boardwalk. The unusual flowers are covered by a pointed hood that is the color of dried blood.
January 11
Birds seen today on Wildwood Lake include Mallards, American Black Ducks, Northern Shovelers,Gadwalls, Canada Geese, one Coot, one female Kingfisher and one Great Blue Heron. Other birds in the park were Cardinals, Nuthatches, Chickadees, Downy Woodpeckers, House Finches and Crows.
January 10
A flock of Eastern Bluebirds were observed near the North Parking Lot along Wildwood Way. Three garter snakes were spotted on the East Shore Trail
January 7
A walk along the Delta Boardwalk in search of animal tracks revealed Red Fox, Muskrat, Raccoon, Gray Squirrel, White-tailed Deer and Rabbit.
January 4
A mature Bald Eagle was sighted flying over the lake this morning near the Nature Center.
January 3
Happy New Year! Park visitors are reporting a nice variety of ducks on the lake this week. Look for: Northern Pintail, Mallard, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler and American Coot.
