Hidden Lake Gardens : Events

Assist the Friends of Hidden Lake Gardens in picking up trash along the Highway M-50 corridor that fronts Hidden Lake Gardens. Anyone 12 years of age or older can participate. Children between ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Dress for the weather, including closed toe shoes/boots and work gloves. Pants and long-sleeves highly recommended. Meet in the main parking lot outside the Visitors Center.

Learn about the benefits of trees with Hidden Lake Gardens. Observe a tree planting ceremony with local scouts at Tecumseh District Library at 215 North Ottawa Street in Tecumseh, Michigan. The trees will be planted in memory of former Tecumseh Public Library staff member and local scout leader Jeannine M. Wikle. Each family will receive a tree seedling to take home.  Please meet in front of the library for the tree planting.

Questions?  Contact Chuck Harpst at the Tecumseh District Library at 517-423-2238 or call the HLG office at 517-431-2060.

Come see the intersection of art and science with our bonsai collection as they return for public viewing fresh and invigorated after resting in their winter storage facility. The Bonsai Courtyard, attached to our Conservatory, will be open now for the season Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The League of Women Voters of Tecumseh/Lenawee County, in partnership with Hidden Lake Gardens, presents the 2nd annual Earth, Water & Sky event, a family-friendly celebration of natural resources. This dynamic event will feature speakers, a photo gallery, a tree planting ceremony in honor of Jack & Jeannine Wikle and the option to visit the Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk. Food will also be available for purchase. 

Registeration for this event is now closed.

Come experience the annual Michigan Hosta Society Hosta Leaf Show and Hosta Sale hosted once again at the Visitors Center at Hidden Lake Gardens! Plants are well-grown and available in a variety of all sizes, shapes, and colors available for purchase, many not available in retail stores. Do not delay your arrival, limited availability on some varieties! Last year every Hosta plant was sold by noon. Cash or check only, Michigan Hosta Society cannot accept credit card or other digital forms of payment.

A bonsai show along with bonsai-inspired art. Event to also include a bonsai bazaar with a variety of vendors, demonstrations by highly experienced bonsai artists as well as an introductory presentation on bonsai. Please visit The Art of Bonsai for a detailed schedule, cost and exhibition registration.

Assist the Friends of Hidden Lake Gardens in picking up trash along the Highway M-50 corridor that fronts Hidden Lake Gardens. Anyone 12 years of age or older can participate. Children between ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Dress for the weather, including closed toe shoes/boots and work gloves. Pants and long-sleeves highly recommended. Meet in the main parking lot.

Enjoy an evening of bicycling at Hidden Lake Gardens! Bring-your-own-bicycle or go by foot to explore the trails, beautiful scenery, and features of the Gardens along the way. The Sky Walk will be open to explore on foot.  Bicycle on paved trails only. Free entry for members of HLG and Tecumseh District Library cardholders. Library card must be presented at Gatehouse to receive free admission. Regular admission prices apply to all others. Last admission at 7:00 p.m.

Assist the Friends of Hidden Lake Gardens in picking up trash along the Highway M-50 corridor that fronts Hidden Lake Gardens. Anyone 12 years of age or older can participate. Children between ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Dress for the weather, including closed toe shoes/boots and work gloves. Pants and long-sleeves highly recommended. Meet in the main parking lot.

6214 Monroe Road (M-50)

Tipton, MI 49287

517-431-2060

hlg@msu.edu