Hershey Gardens

Art Exhibit: Botanicals- Above, Below and Beyond
2026-03-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 15 more dates
The exhibit, courtesy of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, features 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 PHS Flower Show theme; the exhibit features artwork from the 2026 Flower Show.
Exhibit is located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Free with admission; free for members.

Guided Garden Walk
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 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.

CANCELLED: Easter Sunrise Service
2026-04-05 06:30 - 08:00
We sincerely apologize to the Hershey community and guests for the cancellation of this year’s Easter Sunrise Service at Hershey Gardens. Due to ongoing construction and necessary horticulture improvements within the Gardens, we are unable to host the service this year.
We regret any disappointment this decision may cause, and we appreciate your support and understanding.

Spring Homeschool Day: Aquatic Ecosystems
2026-04-14 09:30 - 12:30
Tuesday, April 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For grades K – 12
Join us for an outdoor guided habitat search for aquatic life as we identify elements of successful habitats for PA native species of plants and animals. Learn about aquatic invertebrate organisms’ life cycles and environmental impacts on them. In the Conservatory and Butterfly Atrium, meet our non-native frog species to learn about their adaptations and unique habitat needs, like our Vietnamese mossy frog and bumblebee poison dart frogs.
$11 per student, $13 per adult; includes admission to Hershey Gardens and the Butterfly Atrium.
Registration required here; closes on April 12.

Forest Bathing with ANFT Forest Therapy Guide Lauren Berg
2026-04-18 09:15 - 11:15
Saturdays: April 18, May 16, June 13, September 12 (new date) & November 7
All sessions are 9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
$30 for members; $35 non-members (per session)
Registration is required here.
Forest bathing is a guided experience that invites participants to slow down, engage their senses, and cultivate a deeper connection with the natural world. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, boost immune function, and enhance overall well-being.
During the walk, your guide will offer embodiment-focused “invitations,” which participants can use as a guideline, recognizing that each individual has a unique path to follow. Invitations are followed by a time to gather, listen and share, during which all expressions are welcome. The walk will end with a light tea tasting.
Lauren Berg has experience leading diverse groups of people through a variety of outdoor educational experiences—multi-day backpacking trips, day-long high and low ropes courses, team building events, and even birding and terrestrial ecology classes, to name a few. She is a certified guide with the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy, as well as First Aid and CPR/AED trained.
The walk will include changes in grade and walking surfaces as you may go off the main paved path and onto wood carpet or grass. Shoes with good tread are recommended. As this walk will be held outdoors, please dress for weather conditions and bring a water bottle. Rain or shine.
