Guided Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
Easter Sunrise Service
A Hershey Gardens tradition starting in 1947, the community is invited to join the Hershey Ministerium for this free, non-denominational service. Proceeds support Hershey Food Bank and Love INC. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held under the tent in the Milton and Catherine Hershey Conservatory. Gates open at 6 a.m. Guests...
Homeschool Day: Living Things at Night
Join us for Homeschool Day! For students Kindergarten through Grade 6 Discover how adaptations and behaviors of insects, spiders and creatures of the night allow them to survive and thrive in their environments. Take a fascinating closer look at butterfly wings, handle insects and herptiles on our Zoology Zone Cart, learn about bees from the...
Guided Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
Guided Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate the natural world! Join us to learn how to compost with worms, plant potatoes, create a nature journal, and appreciate the natural beauty captured in the photography of Sarah Neighbors and Michael Feldser. Plus, enjoy performances in The Children’s Garden Amphitheatre at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. by Rebbie Rye and Friends who sing...
National Arbor Day: Guided Tree Tours
Celebrate Arbor Day with a guided “tree tour!” These one-hour walks will focus on some of our signature trees, as well as general information on the importance of trees to humans, animals and the environment. Included with admission; free for members.
Guided Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
National Arbor Day: Guided Tree Tours
Celebrate Arbor Day with a guided “tree tour!” These one-hour walks will focus on some of our signature trees, as well as general information on the importance of trees to humans, animals and the environment. Included with admission; free for members.
Guided Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
Half-off Admission with Voucher
Half-off Admission with Voucher on Friday, May 12 Celebrate Go Public Gardens Days by visiting Hershey Gardens, and save half off your admission with voucher. Docents will be available from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to offer horticulture information, and Sarah’s Creamery will offer ice cream for sale from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Eco-Fiction Book Club
Join the Hershey Gardens Eco-Fiction Book Club! This group explores works of eco-fiction which could be nature-oriented (non-human oriented) or environment-oriented (human impacts on nature). Participants are encouraged to read each month's selection (see below) prior to the gathering to fully share in the discussion. Attend one, two, three or all four meetings! Friday, February...