National Get Outdoors Day at Cranbrook Gardens

Get outside for some FREE fun during National Get Outdoors Day at Cranbrook Gardens! This event is designed as a day to connect kids and their families to the wonders of the great outdoors-and what greater wonder in Oakland County than Cranbrook Gardens? Here guests can enjoy incredible vistas at every turn, the relaxing melody of water streaming out of iconic fountains and sculptures, and the comforting smell of flowers in one of our remarkable gardens.

Outdoor activities including a yoga session, croquet, live animal presentation and bat house building workshop* will make this one fun-filled Saturday! Check out the complete schedule below and please let us know if you plan on attending. Reservations are encouraged and appreciated for the yoga session and live animal presentation. *Paid reservations are required for the bat house building workshop.

Schedule

11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Yoga Session in the Gardens | FREE

Enjoy a group yoga session in the relaxing, natural environment of Cranbrook Gardens. This introductory outdoor yoga session is perfect for all ages, beginners and experts. Please bring your own yoga mat and join ivivva athletica for a wonderful one hour session!

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Live Animal Presentation | FREE

Did you know that Michigan bats have their babies in June or that flying squirrels may be visiting your bird feeders at night? How about that skunks are no match for the Great Horned Owl that has a poor sense of smell? Join The Organization for Bat Conservation as they share many more fun facts about what different Michigan animals are up to in the summer months. You will see live animals that you may find around your campsite or even outside your home.

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Bat House Building Workshop | $60/kit

In this hands-on workshop, participants will build a bat house that can be installed in their backyard. Guests will also learn about the types of bats that they are likely to find in their bat house as well as tips to attract bats. Participants will need to purchase a bat house kit through the online reservation link for $60/kit. This activity is limited to the first 25 registered participants. Proceeds benefit The Organization for Bat Conservation and Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary.