Needs From: Dauphin County Parks & Recreation

Dress up as the turtle for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Dress up as the monarch butterfly for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Dress up as the deer for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Dress up as the skunk for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Dress up as the crayfish for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Dress up as the owl for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Dress up as the spider for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Dress up as the opossum for Night at the Nature Center. Costumes are provided!

Event Description: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag! Space is limited. Pre-registration required for each child participant.

Assist an educator at a station all about trees. There will be leaf and seed specimens on the table. 

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Assist an educator at a station featuring live macroinvertebrates from Paxton Creek.

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Assist an educator at a station all about reptiles and amphibians. This station will feature live animals found in the park. 

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Assist an educator at a station all about turkeys.

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Assist an educator at a station all about monarch butterflies. There will be live caterpillars and butterflies. 

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Provide visitors information about the event and distribute giveaways!

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Make and sell popcorn as a fundraiser for the FOWW. 

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Art in the Wild Committee Members can sign up to assist with this craft station.

Event Description: Help celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed day! Learn about butterflies, birds and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!

Trained volunteers can sign up to cover the Front Desk at the Olewine Nature Center. Interested in becoming a trained volunteer? Email slenker@dauphincounty.gov for more information. 

Trained volunteers can sign up to cover the Front Desk at the Olewine Nature Center. Interested in becoming a trained volunteer? Email slenker@dauphincounty.gov for more information.