Sightings

August 25

The East Shore Trail is open.

August 25

The East Shore Trail is open.


August 22

Today is the 5K/10K, please do not plan your visit to the Park from 8-11am this day as parking will be used primarily for race participants.


August 20

The East Shore Trail is closed.


August 5

A Mississippi Kite was photographed in Wildwood this week. This is a rare species for south central PA.


August 1

Monarch Butterflies have returned to PA and are busy reproducing the next generation!


July 24

The large, showy pink and white blooms are from Swamp Rose Mallow. You can find it blooming on the edges of the Lake.


July 15

American Lotus flowers are starting to bloom! Look for them on the lake side of the Towpath and from the end of the North Boardwalk. Each individual bloom typically opens fully in the morning and begins to close by late afternoon or early evening.


July 8

All trails are open.


June 10

Starting July 10th, view Don Phillips original artworks inside the Olewine Nature Center. These works will be on sale.


May 26

Snapping Turtles are currently laying eggs on the edges of trails and in the flower beds. Please give the mother’s space and observe from a distance.


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