Guided Walk
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Winter Bird Watch Walk
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Citizen Science & Identification with Quittapahilla Audubon Society
Bring the whole family—and your binoculars—and learn to identify the various birds that call Hershey Gardens home during the winter. We’ll take you on a unique guided bird walk that will include information about how to support wildlife and build bird habitats.
For the youngest birders, additional activities will be offered in the classroom. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Special thanks to Lebanon Seaboard Corporation for their generous donation of birdseed to Hershey Gardens.
Included in admission; free for members. Registration is required by calling 717.508.5968.

Exhibit: “The Future is Botanical” by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
2025-03-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-25 09:00 - 17:00 and 13 more dates
“The Future is Botanical” by The Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators is an exhibition of 12 stunning botanical paintings which depict plants that provide benefits to Earth’s environments, wildlife and human population. The title is a reprise of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society Flower Show theme, and artwork is from the 2025 show.
Included in admission, free for members.

Manada Conservancy presents "Who's In Your Garden?"
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:00
Manada Conservancy presents “Who’s In Your Garden?” Dr. Randi Wilfert Eckel, PhD
Ever wonder what those creatures are that are crawling, flying, and eating their way through your garden? Many of us use native plants to attract butterflies and bees, but what else might you find and what does that mean? Join Dr. Randi Eckel of Toadshade Wildflower Farm as she identifies the insects (and some other creatures) found in local gardens and offers a glimpse into their lives and ecological value.
This program is free and open to the public.
Please register by contacting Manada Conservancy at office@manada.org or 717-566-4122.
