Needs From: Dauphin County Parks & Recreation

Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Turtle

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Monarch

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Deer

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Skunk

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Crayfish

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Owl

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Spider

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Night at the Nature Center- Opossum

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

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.

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- Trees

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- Macroinvertebrates

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- Reptiles and Amphibians

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- Turkeys

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- Monarchs

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- Info/Giveaways

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- Popcorn

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Wildwood- AITW

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

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!

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Front Desk Volunteer- Morning

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. 

Agency: Wildwood Park

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. 

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Front Desk Volunteer- Afternoon

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. 

Agency: Wildwood Park

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. 

Agency: Wildwood Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 17110

Allow Groups: No