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  • Student Christmas Tree Showcase

    Student Christmas Tree Showcase

    Friday, November 21 through Thursday, January 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve) Enjoy dozens of creative ornaments made by local school students on display on live Fraser fir trees in the Garden Cottage. Included in admission, free for members.

  • Live Feedings at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart

    Fridays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in at noon each Friday in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory to watch our insectivores- our insect eating animals- receive a special nutritious snack! While receiving an overview about each of our predatory insects, frogs, and arachnids, learn about the feeder insects too!...

  • Eco-Fiction Book Group

    Eco-Fiction Book Group

    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. Located...

  • Live Feedings at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart

    Fridays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in at noon each Friday in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory to watch our insectivores- our insect eating animals- receive a special nutritious snack! While receiving an overview about each of our predatory insects, frogs, and arachnids, learn about the feeder insects too!...

  • Winter Bird Watch

    Winter Bird Watch

    (NEW DATE!) Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Feeding the Birds Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Love is on the Wing; Bird ID and Mate Selection Bring the whole family—and your binoculars—and learn to identify the various birds that call Hershey Gardens home during the winter. Each Saturday we’ll walk...

  • Live Feedings at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart

    Fridays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in at noon each Friday in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory to watch our insectivores- our insect eating animals- receive a special nutritious snack! While receiving an overview about each of our predatory insects, frogs, and arachnids, learn about the feeder insects too!...

  • Winter Wednesdays

    Winter Wednesdays: Lunar New Year

    February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring the family and interact with Asian species like our mossy frog, jungle nymphs, walking sticks, and more at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart. Engage in family activities that celebrate traditions like paper cutting and calligraphy, make lucky red envelopes with seeds to gift...

  • Live Feedings at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart

    Fridays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in at noon each Friday in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory to watch our insectivores- our insect eating animals- receive a special nutritious snack! While receiving an overview about each of our predatory insects, frogs, and arachnids, learn about the feeder insects too!...

  • Guided Garden Walk

    Guided Garden 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 throughout the seasons. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.