Hershey Gardens offers a variety of hands-on educational classes throughout the seasons. Led by Gardens staff and local experts, programs and classes are designed for students of all levels.
Eco-Fiction Book Club
Join us to explore works of eco-fiction, nature and environment-oriented works, which often include a human element. It is not necessary to attend all sessions – join us when you can! New participants are always welcome. We encourage you to read each month’s selection prior to the meeting to fully participate in the discussion. Book selections for each month can be found at your local public library or at any major retailer. Included in admission; free for members.
Located in the Garden Cottage. All sessions are from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, October 23, 2026 – Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer (non-fiction – The Secret Life of Plants: A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Relations between Plants and Man, Peter Thompkins)
Friday, January 22, 2027: The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting and Tree Story: The History of the World Written in Rings by Valerie Trouet
Save These Dates! Check back for book selections.
Friday, April 23 | Friday, July 23 | Friday, October 22
To register, please email Kaitlin Dannenberg at [email protected]
Winter Wreath Workshops
Friday, December 4 at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, December 5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and
Sunday, December 6 at 10 a.m.
Celebrate winter by creating a beautiful and festive wreath, perfect for the holidays! Using fresh limbs, twigs and pods pruned from the Gardens, participants will learn how to create a stunning, long-lasting 18-inch wreath for their door or table. All supplies and materials are provided.
Led by Hershey Gardens Education Programs Staff
$55 for members; $65 for non-members
Registration required here, beginning November 1.
Dried Floral Arrangement Class
Join us to create your own dried floral arrangement to bring beauty to your home in the winter months. We’ll use an assortment of dried specimens such as seed pods, florals, grasses and greens to learn about color, form and texture when creating an arrangement. Class held in the Education Center in The Children’s Garden.
Led by Kaitlin Dannenberg, horticulturist and education associate
$65 for members; $75 for non-members
Registration required here, beginning December 19.
