Art Show & Sale: Hershey Area Art Association
2025-02-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Art Show & Sale
“For the Love of Art” by the Hershey Area Art Association
February 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and February 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This dazzling display of art will feature work by members of the Hershey Area Art Association. Pieces for purchase will include woodworking to prints, acrylic and oil, jewelry and more. Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Join us on Saturday, February 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. for “The Chilin Quartet.” This live string quartet takes its name from the Chilin, a mythological creature in Chinese culture that brings prosperity to all. Featuring Hershey Middle School students on violins, cello, and viola.
Included in admission; free for members.

Winter Bird Watch: Rescheduled for February 22
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, January 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Habitat & Feeding
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.

Chilin String Quartet Performance
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
This live string quartet takes its name from the Chilin, a mythological creature in Chinese culture that brings prosperity to all. Featuring Hershey Middle School students on violins, cello, and viola.

Manada Conservancy presents "Forest Bird Habitat in the Kittatinny Ridge"
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:00
Manada Conservancy presents “Forest Bird Habitat in the Kittatinny Ridge” with Jennifer Sliko
Jennifer Sliko, Landscape Conservation Program Specialist at Audubon Society, will talk about some recently restored forest bird habitats along the Kittatinny Ridge. We’ll explore why we chose each specific location and the different target species for each program. We will also look at why these bird species are important for the larger Kittatinny Ridge ecosystem.
This program is free and open to the public.
Please register by contacting Manada Conservancy at office@manada.org or 717-566-4122.

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
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 9 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.
