Adult Programs
SUNRISE IN THE GARDENS
“ARE YOU AN EARLY RISER?”
Most people, except the staff at Hidden Lake Gardens, have never seen the beautiful sunrise overlooking the famed Harper Collection of Dwarf and Rare Conifers. Before the gates open.
Now, it can be you!!!
Only 5 people will join Jon Genereaux, Hidden Lake Gardens’ Propagator, for a very early morning coffee and chat above the Collection. Shortly after sunrise, there will be a tour of The Harper Collection of Dwarf and Rare Conifers. Next will be a peaceful woodland drive tour as you have never seen it before, from a golf cart limousine.
At the conclusion of the driving tour, the participants will collect summer cuttings of some of the propagators favorite plants. Upon returning to the barn, the cuttings will be stuck in trays and put in the propagation frames to root and will be ready to take home in about a month for repotting and planting at your home.
This tour will last most of the morning.
Saturday, June 2
Saturday, July 7
Saturday, August 4
Don’t miss your chance! Sign up now before the dew drops dry off the needles.
All persons participating will be called by Jon Genereaux before the tour date with time and some general information.
Cost: $100/$90 Friends of HLG
Registration Limited to 5 per date.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
SUCCULENT TOPIARY
Wednesday, June 13
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Create your own 4 - seasons topiary with succulents. The topiary will be cone shaped and can be enjoyed indoors too. Bring gloves and pruners. All forms and plants will be provided. Instructor Dr. Ronald J. Elardo.
Cost: $40/$35 Friends of HLG
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS
FROGS & SALAMANDERS
Saturday, June 16
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This hands-on experience with native Michigan frogs and salamanders is great for the family of all ages. Learn to identify frogs from their unique spring breeding calls. Hidden Lake Gardens volunteer, John Skinner, will teach this class on aquatic ecology and lead us on a tour of wetlands at Hidden Lake Gardens. Here we will listen for frog calls and catch and release frogs, tadpoles and aquatic insects with nets from a shallow pond. Old shoes or water proof boots are encouraged. Register early to ensure a spot in the class.
Cost: $12 adults/$10 children
$10 adults/$8 children - Friends of HLG
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Summer Performing Arts Camp
Acting for Stage and Film
July 16-July 27 2012
This two week summer acting camp takes place outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Hidden Lake Garden. There will be a public performance of the students work the evening of the final class. The camp includes acting for stage and film, audition techniques,scene work, improvisational acting, and voice and movement training. Taught by Michele Messmer whose experience includes professional work on camera(film and commercial) as well as on stage in equity theatres in Michigan,Chicago and New York. Recent credits include the soon to be released Hollywood films Five Year Engagement and Detention of the Dead.
Ages
5th-8th Grade M-F 7/16-7/27 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
9th Grade-college M-F 7/16- 7/27 12:30-p.m.—2:30 p.m.
Cost :$150.00
$135.00 Friends of HLG
Limit of 20 per age group.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FROGS & SALAMANDERS
Saturday, July 21
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This hands-on experience with native Michigan frogs and salamanders is great for the family of all ages. Learn to identify frogs from their unique spring breeding calls. Hidden Lake Gardens volunteer, John Skinner, will teach this class on aquatic ecology and lead us on a tour of wetlands at Hidden Lake Gardens. Here we will listen for frog calls and catch and release frogs, tadpoles and aquatic insects with nets from a shallow pond. Old shoes or water proof boots are encouraged. Register early to ensure a spot in the class.
Cost: $12 adults/$10 children
$10 adults/$8 children - Friends of HLG
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Owl Prowl
Tuesday, August 21
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Carl Harsh, Tecumseh High School biology teacher, will lead a twilight walk in search of screech owls. You will learn about the life and habitats of these incredible nocturnal birds of pray, and see how screech owls respond to calls. This is an enjoyable class for the family (although not suitable for very young children.) Bring a flashlight and insect repellant. An adult must accompany children.
Cost: $12 adults/$10 children
$10 adults/$8 children Friends of HLG
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
