Thank you for submitting your community events to our RSVPA calendar over the past several years.
The way our community learns about events has shifted. Fewer community members are visiting RSVPA to find events. And when March 2020 arrived and canceled all plans, everywhere, we pulled our on-air community event announcements too.
We value your time (and ours). We are no longer accepting new calendar submissions and will take the calendar offline at the end of January 2022.
If you’re interested in on-air or online event promotion, Linda Green Clark can help! Send an email to learn more about supporting WITF through sponsorship or ad space on WITF TV, witf.org, or WITF 89.5 & 93.3.
To learn about WITF events, please visit our Events page.
If you used RSVPA to get the word out about your events, there are other online calendars available to you! We have included to a few of our own go-to favorites below.
Adams
Cumberland/Dauphin
Lancaster
Lebanon
Mifflin
Montour/Northumberland/Snyder/Union
Perry
York
Upcoming Events
July 2021
Call to Artists
Join the fun in making outdoor art in the park! This year’s theme is “Sunlight and Shadows”. Submit your Art In The Wild idea today. It is easy and free. Go to www.explorewildwoodpark.org for more information. Applications are due by January 21, 2022 and can be mailed to 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or emailed to rcorty@dauphinc.org.
Find out more »December 2021
Photography Contest Display
Visit the Olewine Nature Center to view and vote for your favorite photos! Take a tour of more than one hundred beautiful exhibited photo entries. Winners will be announced Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for winning entries. The People’s Choice Award winners will be announced after the display ends.
Find out more »January 2022
Photography Contest Display
Visit the Olewine Nature Center to view and vote for your favorite photos! Take a tour of the beautiful, matted photo entries in the Friends of Wildwood Photo Contest. Winners will be announced Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 1:00pm. Prizes will be awarded for winning entries. The People's Choice awards will be announced after the display ends. Prizes go to top votes in each category. The display will be closed on Mondays and 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 1/1/2022. This is…
Find out more »Rocks & Blocks Workshop
Join Raymond Curanzy, III a local artists and woodworker for a morning workshop to create a sculpture using rocks, metals and woods. Each participant will have the opportunity to select from collections of wood and rocks that were found and foraged locally in south central Pennsylvania. All will leave with a unique piece of nature assembled by you, to drive the winter chill from your home. Timeslots limited to 20 people. Participants under the age of 18, must be accompanied…
Find out more »VIRTUAL Winter Lecture Series – The Susquehanna River: Geology and Formation
Geology encompasses so much more than rocks and minerals. The Susquehanna River is a unique body of water. Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, geologists have come from various places to study exactly how this river was created, along the mountains around it. The Susquehanna has not always looked the way it does today, its slowly been changing over time. Join us for a virtual presentation on the geology of the Susquehanna River. Links to virtual presentations will be…
Find out more »Kids Discover: Owls (ages 4-6)
Explore what makes owls unique. Lean how to identify different species of owls by listening to their unique calls and why they hunt at night. Become a lab scientist and dissect an owl pellet to discover what they eat. Ages 4-6, one chaperone per child. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $8.00 per child, chaperones free.
Find out more »Kids Discover: Owls (ages 7-10)
Explore what makes owls unique. Learn how to identify different species of owls by listening to their unique calls and why they hunt at night. Become a lab scientists and dissect an owl pellet to discover what they eat. Ages 7-10, one chaperone per child. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $8.00 per child; chaperones are free.
Find out more »February 2022
Pressed Flower Valentines
Craft your very own unique hand-made valentine for that special someone. Using pressed flowers and other items from nature, this valentine is sure to impress! Registration fee includes all materials needed. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $10.00 per participant. There are two sessions to choose from: 10:00am-11:00am or 11:00am-12:00pm.
Find out more »Kids Discover: Groundhogs (ages 4-6)
Did Phil see his shadow and announce 6 more weeks of winter? Where to animals spend the winter? Join a Naturalist to discover more about groundhogs. A walk will follow, where we will search for signs of other burrowing animals. Ages 4-6, one chaperone per child. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $5.00 per child, chaperones are free.
Find out more »Kids Discover: Groundhogs (ages 7-10)
Did Phil see his shadow and announce 6 more weeks of winter? Where to animals spend the winter? Join a Naturalist to discover more about groundhogs. A walk will follow, where we will search for signs of other burrowing animals. Ages 7-10, one chaperone per child. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $5.00 per child; chaperones free.
Find out more »VIRTUAL Winter Lecture Series – The Susquehanna River – Species of Ecological Importance (Eels, Freshwater Mussels, and a plant?)
The Susquehanna River is home to a variety of species. Over time, some have become less and less prevalent. Freshwater mussels and American eels are just two species that have experienced a significant decline over the years. However, efforts are being made to increase their population numbers. Join us for a virtual presentation about species of ecological importance in the Susquehanna River. Links to virtual presentations will be sent the day before the scheduled lecture. Register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. This is…
Find out more »BIrds & Cofrfee (with Appalachian Audubon)
Stop by the Nature Center for a warm cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one. On the second Saturday of the winter months (December-February), join us in observing and counting common feeder birds as part of Project FeederWatch. Pre-registration required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. This activity is free.
Find out more »Wild Edibles Cooking Class
Winter may not seem like the perfect season to work with wild edibles, but it is! Most folks have extra time these days, to dedicate to the extra preparatory efforts it takes to obtain an edible product. Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to make acorn flour, shagbark hickory syrup and a variety of teas for an evening workshop. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $10.00 per participant.
Find out more »Fly-tying Classes with Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited
The Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a 6-week evening course on advanced fly-tying at the Olewine Nature Center. The class will be conducted on six consecutive Thursday evenings beginning on February 17. Instructors include experienced members of Trout Unlimited. Materials generously provided. A minimum of 2 years fly-tying experience is required for this class. Space is limited. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. Price for these will be provided at a later date.
Find out more »Kids Discover: Mammals and Their Pelts (ages 5-10)
Join a Naturalist for a hands-on exploration of skulls and pelts. Discover the variety of mammals found in Pennsylvania while learning about their habitat, what they eat and how to identify them. A walk will follow to look for tracks and other signs these mammals may have left behind. Ages 5-10, one chaperone per child. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $5.00 per child; chaperones are free.
Find out more »VIRTUAL Winter Lecture Series – The Susquehanna River – Recreational Opportunities-fish/boat regulations, boating, fishing, SRTA/Susquehanna Greenways
Fishing, kayaking, camping - the outdoor recreational opportunities that surround the Susquehanna River are endless. Discover local boating and kayaking outfitters as well as local fishing guide services. If you are new to boating or just need a refresher, learn about fishing and boating regulations on the Susquehanna. The river offers many camping opportunities as well. Join us on this last evening of lectures as we hear from a variety of speakers on each topic listed above. Links to virtual…
Find out more »March 2022
Kids Discover: Woodpeckers (ages 4-6)
Do woodpeckers get headaches? Learn all about woodpeckers and their adaptations. Discover what they eat, where they live and make a woodpecker craft. A walk will follow where we will search for signs of woodpeckers in Wildwood Park. Dress for the weather. Ages 4-6, one chaperone per child. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $5.00 per child; chaperones are free.
Find out more »Kids Discover: Woodpeckers (ages 7-10)
Do woodpeckers get headaches? Learn all about woodpeckers and their adaptations. Discover what they eat, where they live and make a woodpecker craft. A walk will follow where we will search for signs of woodpeckers in Wildwood Park. Dress for the weather. Ages 7-10, one chaperone per child. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. $5.00 per child; chaperones free.
Find out more »Spring Wreath Workshop
Decorate a spring wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, nuts and seed pods. Select from a variety of wreath bases including grape vines and wire frames. Participants may bring additional items and ribbon. After constructing a wreath, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while adding finishing touches. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. There are several sessions available: 8:30am, 10:15am, 12:00pm and…
Find out more »June 2022
Nature Explorers Day Camp (ages 6-8)
Children ages 6-8 will learn about animal adaptations, explore Paxton Creek and enjoy live animal demonstrations. Each day will focus on a new, fun topic about plants and animals and include nature themed activities and crafts. Please register for only one week. Registration opens on Monday, January 3, 2022. Space is limited. Register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/summer-day-camps/.
Find out more »Summer Exploration Series (ages 6-8)
Possible topics for the series are: observing-field study/fun wildlife/camouflage/mammals-pelts/tracks/insects-adaptations/collecting/ants/creek, recycling activities/binoculars. Registration opens on Monday, January 3, 2022. Space is limited. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/summer-day-camps/
Find out more »Summer Exploration Series (ages 6-8)
Possible topics: observing-field study fun/wildlife/camouflage, mammals-pelts/tracks, insects-adaptations/collecting/ants/creek, recycling activities, binoculars Registration begins on Monday, January 3, 2022. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/summer-day-camps/. $25.00 per person.
Find out more »July 2022
Junior Naturalist Day Camp (ages 9-11)
Campers ages 9-11 who are interested in discovering the outdoors will spend the week learning more about species identification and natural history. Explore life beneath the water; amphibians and reptiles; birds and insects. Various activities like hiking, journaling and using binoculars will also be included. Please register for one week only. Registration opens on Monday, January 3, 2022. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/summer-day-camps/. Pre-registration is required. $165.00 per person.
Find out more »Junior Naturalist Day Camp (ages 9-11)
Campers ages 9-11 who are interested in discovering the outdoors will spend the week learning more about species identification and natural history. Explore life beneath the water; amphibians and reptiles; birds and insects. Various activities like hiking, journaling and using binoculars will also be included. Please register for only one week. Registration opens on Monday, January 3, 2022. Pre-registration is required. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/summer-day-camps/. $165.00 per person.
Find out more »August 2022
Outdoor Week (ages 12-14)
Outdoor enthusiasts ages 12-14 will discover the natural world while learning survival skills throughout the week. Campers will learn the importance of teamwork while building shelters and campfires. Fishing, orienteering and canoeing are a few other survival skills that will be covered this week. Please register for only one week. Pre-registration is required. Register will open on Monday, January 3, 2022. Please register at https://explorewildwoodpark.org/summer-day-camps/. $165.00 per person.
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