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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Geology rocks! Explore the rock and mineral world during our spring homeschool day. Join a geoscientist from the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources for presentations at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. about the geology of Pennsylvania. Visit various stations to explore soil composition, fossils, limestone and different types of rocks as you journey...