Saturday, 04/09/2022: Private Tour of Hershey Gardens and Butterfly Atrium and Lab (Hershey, PA)

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In 1937, Milton Hershey had built a 3.5 acre rose garden. Today, it is a 23-acre paradise full of education and wonder. Features include 11 themed gardens, a children’s garden, conservatory, the welcome pavilion, educational and horticultural wing, garden shop, bugzone, and the butterfly atrium.

NHSM has the opportunity to explore all that Hershey Gardens’ attractions including the Butterfly Atrium, The Atrium is home to a multitude of local and international species. Species change throughout the year, with over 300 species possible in any given year. Possible species include common morpho, pearl charaxes, great Mormon, leopard lacewing, paperkite, postman, common birdwing, and great orange tip.

After hours, we will embark on a behind the scenes tour of the atrium and its corresponding lab. Enjoy the luxury of a small group led by a seasoned staff member.

NHSM LEP CLUB MEMBERS: $25.00

NHSM MEMBER: $30.00

Cancelation Policy: NHSM Field Experiences
Cancellations made 7 or more days in advance of the field experience, will receive a refund (minus a $5 processing fee). Cancellations made within the week of the event will not receive a refund but can be transferred to a friend.

REGISTER HERE: https://marylandnature.wildapricot.org/event-4683971