Hershey Gardens

Annual Iris Show by the Susquehanna Iris Society
2022-05-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Susquehanna Iris Society is proud to showcase their annual show in the Garden Cottage at Hershey Gardens. A rainbow of irises will be on exhibit for judging and awards; see a selection of tall, intermediate and miniature-tall bearded varieties. Representatives will be available to provide additional information and answer questions.
Included in admission; free for members.

Guided Walk
2022-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 and 4 more dates
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.

Book Club Week: Get Caught Reading
2022-05-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-09 08:00 - 17:00
Monday, May 9 through Friday, May 13, 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Get caught reading this week at Hershey Gardens! Book clubs are eligible to receive group rates and bring a picnic lunch while discussing their monthly book selection or “The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors” by David George Haskell, the 2022 Longwood Gardens Community Read selection. Book club representatives are invited to call Vera Kolstrom for more information and receive special group pricing: 717-508-5970.
The 2022 Community Read is organized by Longwood Gardens and many community partners, including public libraries, museums, gardens and conservation organizations. For more Community Read programs, click here.

Book Discussion: "The Songs of Trees"
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Book Discussion: The Songs of Trees
Tuesday May 10, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for a book discussion of David George Haskell’s “The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors.” Discussion will be held on the Garden Cottage patio
Books can be found at your local library or through popular online retailers. Light refreshments provided. Included with admission, members are free.
To attend, contact Vera Kolstrom, 717-508-5970 or velkolstrom@hersheygardens.org
The 2022 Community Read is organized by Longwood Gardens and many community partners, including public libraries, museums, gardens and conservation organizations. For more Community Read programs, click here.

Moms are Free on Mother’s Day Weekend!
2022-05-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-07 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate Mom at Hershey Gardens – with free admission for her all weekend!
On Sunday only, stop by the Education Center in The Children’s Garden for a rhododendron and azalea display, “The Joy of Eastern Rhododendrons,” provided by the Mason-Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society.

CANCELED FOR MAY 7: Guided Walk
2022-05-07 10:00 - 11:00
CANCELED ON MAY 7 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
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.

Go Public Gardens Day!
2022-05-06 09:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Go Public Gardens Week with Half-off Admission with Voucher
Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. only.
Celebrate public gardens by visiting Hershey Gardens – and save half off your admission with this voucher. The voucher can be shown on your phone, or it can be printed.

“Go Public Gardens” is an ongoing, evergreen association initiative to drive the public to visit, value, and volunteer at public gardens in their area and when they travel.

Earth Day Celebration
2022-04-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-04-23 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the importance of recycling, composting and gardening. Make a seed bomb, learn about hydroponics, and play fun educational games! Plus, visit the Hoop House to see water harvesting and worm composting stations.
Sarah’s Creamery will have ice cream treats for sale.
Included in admission; free for members.
This program is made possible by Hershey Rotary Club.

Homeschool Day "Who's Who in Horticulture"
2022-04-19 09:30 - 12:30
Homeschool Day “Who’s Who in Horticulture”
Tuesday, April 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Suitable for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade
$8 per student, $9 per adult
From art, science, and technology, the “green collar” industry does it all. Learn about different careers in horticulture and the problems they solve with plant power! This program is in partnership with Longwood Gardens Community Read series.
Tickets to the Butterfly Atrium are included in admission.
Advance registration is required here.
Registration closes on April 18 at 9 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service
2022-04-17 06:30 - 08:30
Welcome Easter by attending this free non-denominational service by the Hershey Ministerium in the Seasonal Display Garden.
Coffee and hot chocolate provided by Hershey Lodge. No admission fee prior to 8 a.m.

Homeschool Day “Gardening 101”
2022-03-22 09:30 - 12:30
Homeschool Day “Gardening 101”
Tuesday, March 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Suitable for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade
$8 per student, $9 per adult
From annuals to perennials, garden zones, frost-free dates, seed starting and preparing the garden bed, we’ll cover the basics of spring gardening and composting and explore why it’s important for the ecosystem and plant health. Get an early start on your family’s summer garden or windowsill garden and learn an easy way to start your seeds outside using recycled materials.
Tickets to the Butterfly Atrium are included in admission.
Advance registration is required here.
Registration closes March 21 at 9 a.m.

CANCELLED: Guided Walk
2022-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
The March 12 guided walk is cancelled, due to weather.
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.

Art Exhibit by Hershey Area Art Association
2022-02-13 09:00 - 16:00
“For the Love of Art”
Hershey Area Art Association Art Exhibition
Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13, 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday

The Hershey Art Association will be holding a show and sale of work from its members. The show will include paintings, prints, photographs and 3-D art. Handmade jewelry may also be made available for purchase.

Exhibit held in the Milton & Catherine Conservatory. Included with admission; free for members.
