Join the Hershey Gardens Eco-Fiction Book Club! This group explores works of eco-fiction which could be nature-oriented (non-human oriented) or environment-oriented (human impacts on nature). Participants are encouraged to read each month's selection (see below) prior to the gathering to fully share in the discussion. Attend one, two, three or all four meetings! Friday, February...

“For the Love of Art” Hershey Area Art Association Exhibition & Sale This year’s show will feature works of art from its members, including watercolors, oils, porcelain, and woodworking. Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. Included with admission; free for Hershey Gardens members.

Many orchids grow on trees and receive nutrients from the air and water. In this two-hour class, you’ll learn how to mount an orchid to a wood slab and leave the workshop with a mounted Keiki "Baby" orchid to hang in your home. Learn best practices for watering, misting, light and nutrient needs. Additionally, take...

Manada Conservancy Free Program: Woodland Vernal Ponds, with Gene Wingert Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens Vernal ponds are an integral part of the forest community.  These small wetlands typically fill with water during the fall, then dry in late spring. The organisms that breed in these ponds are important...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...