Events

  • Wildflower Walk

    Date: May 18, 2013

    11 am – 12 pm

    Walk through the wildflowers that adorn the natural areas of Hidden Lake Gardens. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to hike, rain or shine. Tours led by HLG staff and volunteers.

    Cost: $3 per person / $2 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Wildflower Walk

    Date: May 25, 2013

    11 am – 12 pm

    Walk through the wildflowers that adorn the natural areas of Hidden Lake Gardens. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to hike, rain or shine. Tours led by HLG staff and volunteers.

    Cost: $3 per person / $2 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • How to Grow Reishi Mushrooms In Your Garden

    Date: May 26, 2013

    11 am – 1 pm

    Reishi (Ganoderma lucium) cultivated on inoculated oak logs. They are grown primarily as a medicinal mushroom (their Chinese name “ling Zhi” translates as “mushroom immortality”), and are dried for use in teas or for making tinctures. A naturally lacquered appearance emphasizes their brilliant rusty red and buttery yellow hues. In this workshop you will learn to grow this beautiful medicinal mushroom in nursery containers that can be easily moved around the garden and grown in the smallest of areas at home. You will inoculate your own Reishi log to take home with you. Taught by Shane Mulholland, Owner of Forest Organics and Mycology Instructor.

    Cost: $ 50 per person / $ 45 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Off the Beaten Path

    Date: June 1, 2013

    11 am

    Get off the pavement and learn more about the fascinating property that comprises Hidden Lake Gardens. Hikes will be led by knowledgeable staff and volunteers.

    Cost: $3 per person per hike / $2 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Preschool Series - Who lives in Trees?

    Date: June 5, 2013

    Little ones from ages 2 – 7 are invited to explore the natural world through songs and crafts. Topics include winter survival, birds, worms, spring flowers, and living in trees. Adults must attend with children.

    All classes are held on a Wednesday from 10 – 11:30 am

    Class is open to pre-school and home-schooled children under 7 yrs old.

    Cost: $8 per person / $6 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Second Saturday Sunrise

    Date: June 8, 2013

    Start your day off with sunrise and breakfast treats at Hidden Lake Gardens. Share 755 acres with only the woodland creatures for a few hours every Saturday as the day begins. Arrive fifteen minutes before sunrise. Class will be hosted by HLG staff.

    Price includes all four sessions, which is preferable to observe seasonal changes; however, individual sessions can be purchased for $12/10 each.

    Cost: $40 per person / $36 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Succulent Topiary

    Date: June 11, 2013

    June 11th at 6 – 8 pm

    Create a table-top sized topiary for your table or deck. Design and plant a topiary composed entirely of succulents. Materials will be provided in this hands-on class. Class will be hosted by Ron Elardo, avid succulent enthusiast, editor of the Conifer Quarterly and HLG donor.

    Cost: $ 50 per person / $ 45 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Growing Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs

    Date: June 15, 2013

    June 15th from 11 am – 1 pm

    A symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. More recently, their rich, smoky flavor has endeared them to American taste buds with studies providing the same clear message: shiitakes can provide us with fantastic health benefits!

    Among many other attributes, shiitakes are promoted to fight the development and progression of cancer and AIDS by boosting the body’s immune system. They are also said to help prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels and to help treat infections such as hepatitis by producing interferon, a group of natural proteins that stops viruses from multiplying. One other very exciting thing about shiitakes is they can be one of the most sustainable foods in our diets!

    Learn to grow this popular mushroom from Asia in this exciting, hands-on workshop. You will learn how to properly inoculate cut logs so that you can reap the benefits of fresh mushrooms at home. Each participant will inoculate their own shiitake log to take home along with detailed instructions! Taught by Shane Mulholland,Owner of Forest Organics and Mycology Instructor.

    Cost: $ 50 per person / $ 45 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Butterfly Gardening (Designing Gardens to Attract Butterflies)

    Date: June 29, 2013

    June 29th from 10 am – 12 pm

    A carefully planned garden can attract all sorts of beautiful butterflies. Learn how to select the best nectar producing flowers and also the plants that serve as food sources for caterpillars to develop into adult butterflies. Appropriate gardening techniques, butterfly behavior and development will also be discussed so you can enjoy the color and excitement of butterflies in your garden.

    Instructor: Ellyn Meyers, Horticulturist and Instructor at Lansing Community College

    Cost: $ 20 per person / $ 18 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Off the Beaten Path

    Date: July 6, 2013

    11 am

    Get off the pavement and learn more about the fascinating property that comprises Hidden Lake Gardens. Hikes will be led by knowledgeable staff and volunteers.

    Cost: $3 per person per hike / $2 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Second Saturday Sunrise Series

    Date: July 13, 2013

    July 13th  

    Start your day off with sunrise and breakfast treats at Hidden Lake Gardens. Share 755 acres with only the woodland creatures for a few hours every Saturday as the day begins. Arrive fifteen minutes before sunrise. Class will be hosted by HLG staff. Registrants will receive a call with arrival time at the Gardens.

    Cost: $12 per person / $10 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Children’s Garden Day

    Date: August 3, 2013

  • Extending Your Garden’s Beauty

    Date: August 24, 2013

    August 24th from 2 – 4 pm

    Instructor: Ellyn Meyers, Horticulturist and Instructor at Lansing Community College

    Cost: $ 20 per person / $ 18 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • How Plants Get Their Names

    Date: September 21, 2013

    September 21st from 2 – 4 pm

    Instructor: Ellyn Meyers, Horticulturist and Instructor at Lansing Community College

    Cost: $ 20 per person / $ 18 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.

  • Fall Foliage Festival

    Date: October 5, 2013

    October 5th

  • Pruning Without Fear or Remorse

    Date: October 19, 2013

    October 19th from 10 am – 12 pm

    Are you intimidated by pruning? Are you afraid to make those necessary cuts? Eliminate fear by learning the proper way to prune. Participants will learn the generalities of spring pruning in the classroom, and then move outside for a hands-on demonstration in Hidden Lake Gardens’ collection. Bring a pair of hand pruners, sharpening will be available. Taught by Hidden Lake Garden staff.

    Cost: $20 per person / $18 per person for Friends of HLG

    Registration is required.