Join the Friends of Detweiler Park for their first annual Discover Detweiler BioBlitz event. Spend the day outdoors with naturalists, field specialists, and nature enthusiasts from various organizations identifying plants and animals that call Detweiler Park home. At 411 acres, Detweiler Park offers a variety of habitats for ecosystem explorations including fields, meadows, forests, and […]
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 insects or diseases, and soil or location […]
Join Brian Scott of Deep Hollow Forest Farms for an afternoon walk at Detweiler Park. Brian will lead participants on a mushroom identification hike along the trails at Detweiler Park. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Pre-registration required. This hike is part of our new Adventure Awaits series sponsored by UPMC and […]
Join us for an inspiring exploration of awe—the feeling that stops us in our tracks and fills us with a sense of vastness and possibility. Suzann Schiemer will lead interactive discussions, storytelling, and guided exercises as we dive into the science behind awe, its profound effects on well-being, and how to cultivate it in daily […]
Ready to take your running off-road? Join us at Detweiler Park for an ideal program for beginners or road runners looking to explore the trails. Led by experienced runners, this program covers trail running basics, including proper form, pacing, safety, and how to tackle varied terrain with confidence. This is a 3-part series, taking place […]
Join The Friends of Detweiler Park and the Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association for a work day at Detweiler Park! The main focus of the work day will include removing invasive plants, such as Autumn Olive. Bring work gloves, water, bug spray, and a friend! Dress for the weather. Meet at the trailhead kiosk.
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.
Enjoy the night sky, learn the myths and legends of constellations, and discover the basics of astronomy. The evening will begin with a short 0.75 mile walk along variable terrain to the open fields of the Airstrip Loop. Dress for the weather and bring a red-light flashlight. This program is part of the Park Rx […]
Join a Naturalist for a nighttime 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 spruce trees and along field and forest edges. This prowl will focus on using our sense of […]
Get ready for a tale-filled adventure with some bushy-tailed friends! Join a Naturalist for a fun story and observe squirrels up close. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum of one chaperone per child is permitted. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
