Member-Only Preview: Orchid Show & Sale

Member-Only Preview: Thursday, January 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Orchid Show, Hosted by the Susquehanna Orchid Society Friday, February 1 through Sunday, February 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Returning for the third year, the Susquehanna Orchid Society presents the 34th annual orchid show and sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. More...

Photography Exhibit Presented by Members of the West Shore Photography Club

“Landscapes, Seascapes, Cityscapes”:  A Photography Exhibit Presented by Members of the West Shore Photography Club Friday February 8 – Thursday, February 21 Take a trip around the world through photographs provided by members of the West Shore Photography Club in a photography exhibit exploring the theme of Landscapes, Seascapes, Cityscapes. Exhibit will be on display in...

Guided Bird Tour

Join a member of the Quittapahilla Audobon Society for a guided bird tour as part of the 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count. Don't forget a pair of binoculars!  Included in admission; free for members. 

Guided Bird Tour

Join local birder and Lancaster County Bird Club board member Ted Nichols for a walk through the gardens as part of the 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count. This one-hour walk will introduce participants to a variety of birds and the tally of birds spotted will be submitted to contribute to this annual global “citizen science”...

“Identification and Management of the New Invasive Insect, Spotted Lanternfly,” Presented by Manada Conservancy

Manada Conservancy Presents “Identification and Management of the New Invasive Insect, the Spotted Lanternfly”  Join us for this free presentation to discuss the new invasive insect in PA, the spotted lanternfly.   Heather Leach, the spotted lanternfly extension associate at Penn State, will talk about the impact of the spotted lanternfly across Pennsylvania, including homeowners, the green industry and grape growers. She will...

Gardenfest: Free Community Day

Hershey Gardens is proud to offer free admission on Sunday, March 31 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Guests are invited to enjoy the 23 acres, the MIlton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory and the indoor Butterfly Atrium.  Plus, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., enjoy presentations from local gardening and horticultural organizations. Please note: the Butterfly Atrium...

Easter Sunrise Service

A Hershey Gardens tradition that began in 1947, the community is invited to join the Hershey Ministerium for this non-denominational service. No admission fee prior to 8 a.m.

Spring Homeschool Day

Homeschool Day: Celebrating Biodiversity For Kindergarten Through Grade 8 Tuesday, April 23, 2019 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive by 10:30 a.m. to ensure sufficient time to participate in all programs. Activities will include: Exploration (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.): Explore biodiversity and the environment in the Educational & Horticultural Wing. Students can complete a...

Daisy Scout Workshop: Tula Petal

Daisy scouts will earn their 'Tula' petal by learning how to be courageous and strong. Activities include art projects around the theme of courage and planting a seed to take home. Workshop is $12 per scout (fun patch included) and $12 per accompanying adults. Program includes admission to the Gardens and Butterfly Atrium for the day. Registration...

National Public Gardens Day

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at Hershey Gardens!  Enjoy the 23 gorgeous acres, as well as the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory and indoor Butterfly Atrium - at half off!  Simply print or show this voucher at admissions (on Friday, May 10, 2019 only) to save half off all admissions.