Hershey Gardens Announces April and May 2022 Events

Spring’s arrival at Hershey Gardens brings with it a calendar full of outdoor events. Below is a detailed listing of April and May happenings at Hershey Gardens:   

Sunday, April 17, 2022
6:30 a.m.   
Easter Sunrise Service
The public is invited to a free non-denominational service in the Seasonal Display Garden at Hershey Gardens; coffee and hot chocolate provided by Hershey Lodge. No admission fee prior to 8 a.m.; service provided by the Hershey Ministerium.

April 23-24, 2022
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration
Hershey Gardens will celebrate Earth Day by holding various demonstrations and informational sessions on recycling, composting and gardening. Families can make a seed bomb, learn about hydroponics, play games and visit the Bug Cart. An ice cream truck will be onsite from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Hershey Rotary Club; included in admission.

Go Public Gardens Days Activities
Friday, May 6, 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Half Off with Voucher Hershey Gardens Admission
Kicking off Go Public Gardens Days (May 6-15, 2022) is half-price admission on Friday, May 6, with presentation of voucher, available at HersheyGardens.org under the May 6 calendar listing.  
May 9-13, 2022
Book clubs are invited to bring a picnic lunch to Hershey Gardens and discuss their monthly book selection; registration required. To register and receive a special group rate, book club representatives may contact Vera Kolstrom at 717-508-5970 or via email at velkolstrom@hersheygardens.org.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
12 p.m. 
Friday, May 13, 2022
10 a.m.
Book clubs are invited to Hershey Gardens for a group discussion on the book “The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors” by David George Haskell, the 2022 Longwood Gardens Community Read selection. Refreshments will be served. To register and receive a special group rate, book club representatives may contact Vera Kolstrom at 717-508-5970 or via email at velkolstrom@hersheygardens.org.

Sunday, May 8, 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
“The Joy of Eastern Rhododendrons”
Rhododendron and azalea display in the Education Center; provided by the Mason-Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Included in admission. 

Saturday, May 28, 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Annual Iris Show
The Susquehanna Iris Society’s annual show returns to the Garden Cottage at Hershey Gardens. Irises will be on exhibit for judging and awards; tall, intermediate and miniature-tall bearded varieties will be featured. Representatives will be available to provide additional information and answer questions. Included in admission.

 For ticketing information, hours of operation and a complete listing of activities, please visit HersheyGardens.org.