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
2/11/2010
Pennsylvania’s Biodiversity: An Educator Workshop
2/13/2010
Family Time in Nature: Tree Tales!
2/20/2010
Girl Scouts-Juniors, Eco-Action Badge Workshop
2/28/2010
Family Time in Nature: Amazing Birds!
Weather Forecast
What's Happening at Wildwood Park?
Wildwood Painting Exhibition
Wildwood Park is hosting a small exhibition of paintings about the park. The local painters created their works in Wildwood Park during the summer of 2009. The classes were taught by the Art Association of Harrisburg. Many paintings are for sale. The display is on the lower level of the Olewine Nature Center.
2009 Wildwood Photo Contest Exhibition
The entries for the Friends of Wildwood 2009 Photo Contest will be on display in the offices of the Dauphin County Commissioners, 2nd and Market Streets, Harrisburg, PA during February 2010. The theme is “Wildwood and Wetlands—Worth Preserving”.
Nature Used Book Sale
The Friends of Wildwood will hold their annual Nature Used Book sale February 2-28. The sale will be held in the Olewine Nature Center, lower level, during business hours Tuesday- Sunday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Books, videos and DVDs include: birds, trees, plants, animals, insects, wildflowers, rivers, mountains, hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, photography, gardening, field guides, special titles and more. There is a selection of children’s books both fiction and non-fiction.
Sales are cash or check only. Proceeds from the book sale support the educational programs of the Friends of Wildwood.
A MEMBERS ONLY presale will be held Sunday, January 31, 2009 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. The event includes light refreshments and some children’s activities. Membership must be current to participate on Jan. 31.
Members can join or renew their memberships on line.
Volunteers will also be available to process memberships at the event.
Download Book Sale poster.
Memorial Bricks - Celebrate a special date or person in your life.
Trail & Bird Sighting Info
TRAILS:
February 8
All park trails are open and snow covered.
SIGHTINGS:
February 7
The Olewine Nature Center bird feeders are sure to be active today with the 17 inches of snow cover! Give the snow a few days to harden up and the tracking conditions should be excellent.
February 4
The lake is pretty quiet, Canada Geese, American Black Duck, and Mallards paddle around the icy waters, One hardy Great Blue Heron remains steadfast along the lakes' edges. Common song birds include Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Cardinal and lots of Song Sparrows; also Downy and Red-bellied Woodpeckers.
February 2
On this Groundhog Day, one would have to dig about three feet underground to find a groundhog - they are still hibernating. Up in Punxsutawney, PA, they saw Phil's shadow this morning, looks like six more weeks of winter!
