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.
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 a headlamp or flashlight. This hike is part of our new Adventure Awaits series sponsored by UPMC. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
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 is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue […]
Join a Naturalist for a flurry of fun! Discover how snowflakes form, learn about the science behind snowy silence, and craft your very own snowflakes to take home. This program will take place entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum […]
Join a Naturalist at Detweiler Park for an afternoon hike. Elevate your heart rate in the winter air while observing the evergreens and looking for tracks in the mud or snow. Wear comfortable walking shoes. This hike is part of our new Adventure Awaits series sponsored by UPMC. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
