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Detweiler Park

National Take a Hike Day - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA EDT
Grab your hiking boots, family and friends – it’s National Take a Hike Day! Get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise. Take a hike with a Naturalist or at your own pace on various terrain exploring the trails and… read more

Owl Prowl

Dauphin, PA EDT
Join a Naturalist for a night-time stroll at Detweiler Park. Discover WHO may be calling in the night and the eight different species of owls found in Pennsylvania. A 1.5-mile walk on various terrain will lead us through spr… read more

Sunset Winter Solstice Hike - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA EDT
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a walk in the woods. Enjoy the sunset over the fields at Detweiler Park on the shortest day of the year. Please bring and headlamp or flashlight. This program is part of the Park Rx series … read more

Winter Edibles Walk - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA EDT
Join a Park Naturalist for a hike at Detweiler Park with a focus on trees and edible winter foods. Become familiar with a variety of common species and a few recipes you could try at home. Dress for the weather. This program… read more
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Past Events

Canceled - Park Rx - Wellness Naturally Forest Bathing at Detweiler Park

Canceled - Park Rx - Wellness Naturally Forest Bathing at Detweiler Park

Dauphin, PA
Are you ready to spend some quality time in nature? Studies on the wellness benefits of time in nature have provided actual data that documents the benefits of reduced blood pressure, reduced heart rate, lower blood sugar levels, boosted immune system, improved concentration and memory, and improv…
Saturday, September 21 2024 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Park Rx - Walk and Talk with a Master Gardener at Detweiler Park 2024

Park Rx - Walk and Talk with a Master Gardener at Detweiler Park 2024

Dauphin, PA
Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely one-hour walk to learn about some of the many perennials, shrubs, and trees in the Park. Gather inspiration for your garden and gain unique information about this local Park, by learning to identify these plants, some of their pollinators, other inse…
Fri, May 10 2024 10:00 AM Fri, Oct 11 2024 11:00 AM

Park Rx - Wellness & Wisdom in the Woods

Park Rx - Wellness & Wisdom in the Woods

Dauphin, PA
Enjoy a forest bathing-inspired walk while learning about the stories of the woods. Cultural stories have long been viewed as wisdom keepers of the more-than-human beings. During a slow walk, we will explore invitations to experience the wellness benefits of nearby nature and hear stories of the wi…
Saturday, October 26 2024 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Intrusive Invasives - Park Rx

Intrusive Invasives - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA
Give them an inch and they might take an acre! Join a Naturalist for a hike at Detweiler Park to learn about unwanted invasive species that are bullying our native diversity. Participants will learn how to identify these undesirables, the impacts they have on our native plant populations and how to…
Saturday, August 3 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Fall Tree Walk - Park Rx

Fall Tree Walk - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA
Join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk at Detweiler Park with a focus on trees and their fall foliage. Become familiar with a variety of common species. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, October 26 2024 1:00 PM 3:00 PM

FULL A Night Under the Stars - Park Rx

FULL A Night Under the Stars - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA
This program will take place shortly after a new moon, so we will have exceptionally dark skies for stargazing! Our Night Under the Stars also occurs near the peak of the Draconid and Orionid Meteor Showers. The Orionid meteor shower is created by the trail of gas, dust, and ice from the Comet Hall…
Friday, October 11 2024 8:00 PM 10:00 PM

CANCELED Kids Discover: The 5 Senses (Ages 5-7)

CANCELED Kids Discover: The 5 Senses (Ages 5-7)

Dauphin, PA
Engage all your senses in the fields and forests of Detweiler Park. Smell summer blooms, listen to the birds, touch and feel trees of all kinds and more. Practice your observation skills and learn about some of the plants and animals that call Detweiler home. Registrants must be accompanied by a ch…
Friday, August 9 2024 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

FULL Firefly Night - Park Rx

FULL Firefly Night - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA
Join a Naturalist at Detweiler Park for a chance to observe and catch fireflies in their natural habitat at night! A short hike and all the supplies you need will be provided. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. If the weather prevents the program from happening on Friday, June 28 the alt…
Friday, June 28 2024 8:30 PM 10:00 PM

Wild Edibles Hike - Park Rx

Wild Edibles Hike - Park Rx

Dauphin, PA
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky (the Wild Edibles Lady) to discover edible plants at Detweiler Park. A bountiful harvest of greens and other edibles is available during the summer months. Debbie, an educator, author, licensed nutritionist and wild edibles expert, will discuss plant identification, safety…
Sunday, August 11 2024 1:00 PM 3:00 PM

StoryWalk: Porcupine's Pie Opening

StoryWalk: Porcupine's Pie Opening

Dauphin, PA
We're excited to welcome you to the Grand Opening of the new StoryWalk book: Porcupine's Pie Retired educator and volunteer, Linda Walker, will lead the kids on a fun and interactive walk while reading Porcupine's Pie together at Detweiler Park. Kids will receive a fun take-home craft after the wa…
Saturday, October 19 2024 1:00 PM 2:00 PM

Detweiler Park

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100 Fort Hunter Road Harrisburg, PA 17110
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