Events @ Wildwood Lake

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Junior Naturalist Day Camp (ages 10-12) (PROGRAM FULL)

July 28, 2008 - August 1, 2008

Junior Naturalist is a week filled with outdoor adventures for children ages 10 to 12. Campers will explore the natural environment through hands-on nature adventures including hiking, learning to use a map and compass, canoeing on Wildwood Lake, and environmental education activities such as plant and animal identification.
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is required; Call the nature center at 717/221-0292.
Fee: $100 per person

Invasive Plant Seminar

August 2, 2008

Invasive plants are those that grow aggressively, spread, and displace other plants. Volunteers at Wildwood Park have been putting forth great effort to replace invasive plants with native plants and improve wildlife habitat. Enjoy an indoor program on local invasive plants, problems, and solutions, followed by a 1-mile plant walk. Learn how to prioritize problem species and create a land management plan. Interested in hands-on removal of invasive plants? Join us Saturday, August 9th for the Volunteer Work Day.  No experience is necessary and these programs are open to the public.

When and Where:  9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center

Registration:  Pre-registration is required.

Fee:  $5 per person

Insect Ramble

August 3, 2008

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.
When and Where: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is required.
Fee: $5 per child

Wildlife Forensics-CSI for the Classroom Educator Workshop

August 6, 2008

The PA Game Commission and Wildwood Park will once again offer this summer workshop that will focus on techniques and activities that teachers can use to bring wildlife crime solving into the classroom. Crime scene television shows are at an all time high and using science and clues to solve crimes is a great way to get students involved in both the sciences and the environment. Determining time of death, identification of animal species, tracking, forensic entomology and collecting evidence are all topics that will be explored. All the forensic activities will be correlated with the appropriate environment and ecology standards. Participants should expect to be involved in hands on activities both indoors and outside. Rain gear and comfortable walking shoes are a must. Remember to bring a lunch, snacks will be provided. This workshop is Act 48 hours approved.
When and Where: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Deadline for registration is July 25, 2008 Register by calling the nature center at 221-0292.
Fee: $10.00 per person, funded in part by a grant from the PA Outdoor Writers Association

Recycling and Greener Lifestyle Educator Workshop

August 8, 2008

The PA Resources Council and Wildwood Park will offer a new educator workshop that will focus on easy steps people take to improve the environment. In this make-and-take workshop, educators will learn how to live more gently on the earth, including how to make cleaning products that are safe for the environment. Be prepared to participate in both indoor and outdoor activities. Bring a lunch; snacks and beverages will be provided. Act 48 hours are available. When and Where: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Call 717/221-0292. Deadline for registration is July 25, 2008
Fee: $10.00 per person; funded in part by PRC

Volunteer Work Day

August 9, 2008

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 Center for more information about upcoming work day activities.
When and Where: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is not required but please let us know if you are bringing a group of six or more.
Fee: Free

Heat Tolerant Plants Walk

August 17, 2008

Join Cara Martinez-Williams for a Sunday afternoon flower walk at Wildwood Park.  Rose mallows on the North Boardwalk may be seen along with New York ironweed and great lobelia.  Common ragweed, responsible for a great deal of allergic response, will be identified in many places along the trail.

Where:  1:30 – 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center

Registration:  Pre-registration is not required. 

Fee:  Free

Girl Scouts-Juniors Finding Your Way Badge Workshop

August 23, 2008

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.
When and Where: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Payment must be received with registration. For more information call the nature center at 221-0292.
Fee: $10.00 per Scout (includes badge)

Children’s Story Time and Discovery Walk

September 6, 2008

This program is for pre-school to early elementary aged children and their parents. In the classroom of the Olewine Nature Center, children will listen to a story and learn about some of the animals that live at Wildwood. A discovery walk in the Sanctuary will follow the story.
When and Where: 10 – 11:30 a.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is not required.
Fee: Free

Volunteer Work Day

September 13, 2008

Wildwood needs your help! The public is invited to join Wildwood volunteers for our monthly outdoor Work Day. Work Days are the second Saturday of each month March through November. Help us keep your park clean and beautiful as we continue this fall with habitat enrichment projects. Assume the work day is cancelled if it is raining.
When and Where: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is not required but please let us know if you are bringing a group of six or more
Fee: Free

Monarch Watch

September 17, 2008

Wildwood is a registered Monarch Waystation which has nectar plants that help fuel the long distance migration of these beautiful butterflies. Naturalists at Wildwood participate in Monarch Watch, a citizen science program that teaches volunteers how to catch, tag and release monarch butterflies. If the weather and the insects cooperate, we will be tagging monarchs this evening. Drop by to learn more about these incredible insects.
When and Where: 3 – 6 p.m., meet in front of the Olewine Nature Center.
Registration: Pre-registration is not required.
Fee: Free

Environmental Futures for the Susquehanna River and Valley:

September 18, 2008

Cindy Dunn, Michael Helfrich, and Gene Wingert, each well known as a serious contributor to our collective environmental future, will present their thoughts in an unusual program sponsored by the Appalachian Audubon Society, the Susquehanna River Trail Association and Wildwood Lake Sanctuary.

Their challenge is to reflect on the environment of the Susquehanna River, its valley, and the people who reside here, to look into the future for 5 or 10 years, and tell us what they think is most important for us to hear. They will have an audience of sophistication, of commitment to environmental issues, and, by extension, their family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues.

Moderated by Professor James Terry of Harrisburg Area Community College, each of the speakers will be asked to respond to the following question: "If this were your last chance to address this group, what would you say? What do you feel we should know or do?"

 

When and Where:  7:00 p.m. at the Christ Presbyterian Church, in the Allendale development, Lower Allen Township. For directions to program, visit www.appalachianaudubon.org/events.htm#dir

Registration:  No registration is required.

Fee: Program is free and open to the public

 

End of Summer Bird Walk

September 20, 2008

The summer is almost over and the birds have finished raising their families. Young birds are in the trees and on the lake. Join us for this morning walk on the Delta Boardwalk where we will look for some of these fledglings and their parents.
When and Where: 8 – 10 a.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is not required. These walks are not appropriate for large groups.
Fee: Free

Bird Migration Walk

October 5, 2008

Join a guided bird walk in search of migrant songbirds. This morning walk will begin at the Olewine Nature Center where we will explore the North Boardwalk. Beginner and experienced participants welcome.
When and Where: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center.
Registration: Pre-registration is not required. Call 221-0292 to register. These walks are not appropriate for large groups.
Fee: Free

Volunteer Work Day

October 11, 2008

Wildwood needs your help! The public is invited to join Wildwood volunteers for our monthly outdoor Work Day. Work Days are the second Saturday of each month March through November. Help us keep your park clean and beautiful as we continue this fall with habitat enrichment projects. Assume the work day is cancelled if it is raining.
When and Where: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center.
Registration: Pre-registration is not required but please let us know if you are bringing a group of six or more
Fee: Free

Flower Walk-Goldenrods, Asters and Other Fall Surprises

October 12, 2008

Even with autumn in full swing, there is still an abundance of goldenrods and asters and maybe even a few surprises. A variety of seeds are present, some of which inspired a modern day product. Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams for this Sunday walk throughout the Sanctuary to find and identify flowers of the season. These walks are not appropriate for large groups.
When and Where: 1:30 – 3 p.m., meet and depart from the Olewine Nature Center.
Registration: Pre-registration is not required.
Fee: Free

Autumn Bird Walk

October 18, 2008

Wildwood is a perfect stopover spot for migrating birds. This autumn, early morning walk will begin and end at the Lotus lot where we will explore the canal and lake from the Towpath Trail.
When and Where: 8 – 10 a.m., meet at the Lotus Lot (south parking lot near I-81 overpass)
Registration: Pre-registration is not required. These walks are not appropriate for large groups.
Fee: Free

Volunteer Work Day

November 8, 2008

Wildwood needs your help! The public is invited to join Wildwood volunteers for our monthly outdoor Work Day. Work Days are the second Saturday of each month March through November. Help us keep your park clean and beautiful as we continue this fall with habitat enrichment projects. Assume the work day is cancelled if it is raining.
When and Where: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., meet at the Olewine Nature Center
Registration: Pre-registration is not required but please let us know if you are bringing a group of six or more
Fee: Free

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