Hershey Gardens

Homeschool Day "Who's Who in Horticulture"
2022-04-19 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Guided Walk
2022-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-05 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. Bring your curiosity!
Included with admission, free for members.

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, 2022-02-11 09:00 - 2022-02-12 17:00
“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.

Annual Orchid Show & Sale by Susquehanna Orchid Society
2022-02-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-04 09:00 - 17:00
Friday, February 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Member Only Preview: Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Susquehanna Orchid Society presents its 37th Annual Orchid Show and Sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens. Experience nearly 1,000 orchids representing dozens of varieties, including rare species and unique hybrids. Daily orchid show tours and informational sessions will also take place. Several orchid societies will have showy displays that will be judged onsite and presented with awards.
NOTE: Masks are required while visiting the Orchid Show.
Included with admission; free for members.
Full schedule of events is below. To sign up for tours, please visit the Susquehanna Orchid Society membership table. Tours are limited to 10 people.
All informational sessions occur in the Garden Cottage, sign-up is not necessary. Please arrive early for best seating.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, February 4
Orchid Show Tours
3 p.m. Tour the Orchid Show and Butterfly Atrium with Dr. Walter Meshaka, President of Susquehanna Orchid Society
Informational Sessions
1 p.m.: Orchid Repotting Demonstration with Dr. Walter Meshaka
Saturday, February 5
Orchid Show Tours
9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tour the Orchid Show and Butterfly Atrium with Dr. Walter Meshaka, President of Susquehanna Orchid Society
Informational Sessions
11 a.m.: Choosing the Right Orchid to Grow In Your Home with Ken Meier, Orchid Enterprises
1 p.m.: Orchid Repotting Demonstration with Dr. Walter Meshaka
Sunday, February 6
Orchid Show Tours
9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tour the Orchid Show and Butterfly Atrium with Dr. Walter Meshaka, President of Susquehanna Orchid Society
Informational Sessions
11 a.m.: Basics of Orchid Growing with Wade Hollenbach of Wade’s Orchids
1 p.m.: Orchid Repotting Demonstration with Dr. Walter Meshaka

Member Only Preview: Annual Orchid Show & Sale by Susquehanna Orchid Society
2022-02-03 14:00 - 17:00
Member Only Preview: Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Annual Orchid Show & Sale by Susquehanna Orchid Society
Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Susquehanna Orchid Society presents its 37th Annual Orchid Show and Sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens. Experience more than 1,000 orchids representing dozens of varieties, including rare species and unique hybrids. Daily orchid show tours and informational sessions will also take place. Several orchid societies will have showy displays that will be judged onsite and presented with awards.
NOTE: Masks are required while visiting the Orchid Show.
Included with admission; free for members.

Hershey Gardens is CLOSED.
2022-01-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-10 10:00 - 16:00
Hershey Gardens (and the indoor Butterfly Atrium) will be closed Monday, January 10 through Friday, January 14, so staff can perform necessary maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Crafty Christmas Creations
2022-01-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-01-01 10:00 - 14:00
Crafty Christmas Creations
November 20, 21, 27, 28, December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26, January 1, 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bring the kids to The Children’s Garden Education Center for some fun holiday crafts, inspired by nature!
Included with admission; free for members.

The Christmas Tree Showcase
2022-01-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, United States
Friday, November 19 through Sunday, January 2 from 9 a.m – 5 p.m.
(Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Experience all things merry and bright at the festive showcase of holiday trees in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. Each tree will be exquisitely decorated by a different local florist and will feature a variety of tree decorating styles and themes, while a stunning 14-foot poinsettia tree takes center stage.
The Welcome Pavilion and Butterfly Atrium will be decorated for the holidays, too!
Plus, see the Student Tree Showcase in the Garden Cottage for a “Christmas in the Tropics” themed display of holiday trees, decorated with ornaments by local school students.
Included in admission; free for members.
