Daisy Badge Requirement Workshop

Daisy “Design, Shapes and Numbers in Nature” Badge Requirement Workshop Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration closes March 6 You have the ability to fulfill the requirements of the Daisy Design, Shapes and Numbers in Nature badges by identifying shapes and patterns, exploring measurements and counting! Cost does not include...

Winter Highlights Walk – CANCELLED

Saturday, January 6 and January 13 Saturday, March 2 and March 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Guests are invited to participate in guided walks to observe and enjoy the gardens in the winter months and witness changes in nature during our colder months. Guests can attend one or more walks; registration is not...

Event Series Guided Walk

Guided Walk

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.

Guided Walk – CANCELLED

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.

Event Series Guided Walk

Guided Walk

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.

Easter Sunrise Service

Enjoy a Hershey Gardens tradition that began in 1947. This non-denominational service, provided by the Hershey Ministerium, includes an American sign language interpreter. No admission fee prior to 8 a.m. Service will also be live streamed at fishburnumc.org. Gates open at 6 a.m. Guests must exit by 8 a.m.

Event Series Guided Walk

Guided Walk

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.

Manada Conservancy presents “For the Love of Groundcovers”

Ian Gardner of Green Gardner Designs will discuss the many benefits and options for planting native groundcovers in your home landscape. Some of the featured varieties will be available through the Manada Conservancy online native plant store, which is open through April 15, or at the in-person sale event on May 4. This program is free and...

Event Series Guided Walk

Guided Walk

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.

Brownie “Bugs” Badge Workshop

Registration closes March 31 Earn your “Bugs” Brownie badge between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Gardens. Price includes the cost of your “Bugs” badge as well as general admission to the Gardens and the indoor Butterfly Atrium. After registering online, present your ticket at the Scout information table to receive a checklist of...

Tunes in the Tulips

Saturday, April 13 and Saturday April 20 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Enjoy local musician Ray Costanzo as plays his guitar and ukulele among the tulips! Hershey resident Ray Costanzo is a volunteer and member of Hershey Gardens. He began playing guitar in his teens and the ukulele a few years ago. Ray’s music...

Junior “Flowers” Badge Workshop

Registration closes March 31 Earn your “Flowers” Gardener badge by exploring the science and meaning of flowers! Price includes the cost of your “Flowers” badge. After registering online, present your ticket at the Scout information table to receive a checklist of activities to complete at our stations between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Your admission...