During this monthly series for active aging adults, participants will have opportunities to meet our on-site educators, listen to guest presenters and take part in various natural resource-themed activities. All programs begin at 9 a.m. and include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. At 9:30 a.m., presentations will begin, so sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the OAC exhibits.
In February, hear the story of the rehabilitation of Michigan Central Station, an iconic historic building in Detroit, from the rarely told perspective of the builders who brought it back to life! Join Austin Giesey, senior project manager and leader of The Christman Company's Michigan Historic Preservation Group, and Rob Yallop, senior project manager from The Christman Company, to learn about the builders' planning process, protection of historic fabric, stabilization of the severely deteriorated structure, its rehabilitation to accommodate contemporary systems, and the painstaking restoration of its elegant exterior and magnificent interior spaces of the ground floor Train Depot.
Ruin to Revival, a book co-authored by the presenters, will be available for purchase after the event ($69.95; see link: https://2dandelionsbookshop.com/product/ruin-revival).
Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person.
1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207Start: February 05, 2026 9:00 AM
End: February 05, 2026 12:00 PM
During this monthly series for active aging adults, participants will have opportunities to meet our on-site educators, listen to guest presenters and take part in various natural resource-themed activities. All programs begin at 9 a.m. and include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. At 9:30 a.m., presentations will begin, so sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the OAC exhibits.
In February, hear the story of the rehabilitation of Michigan Central Station, an iconic historic building in Detroit, from the rarely told perspective of the builders who brought it back to life! Join Austin Giesey, senior project manager and leader of The Christman Company's Michigan Historic Preservation Group, and Rob Yallop, senior project manager from The Christman Company, to learn about the builders' planning process, protection of historic fabric, stabilization of the severely deteriorated structure, its rehabilitation to accommodate contemporary systems, and the painstaking restoration of its elegant exterior and magnificent interior spaces of the ground floor Train Depot.
Ruin to Revival, a book co-authored by the presenters, will be available for purchase after the event ($69.95; see link: https://2dandelionsbookshop.com/product/ruin-revival).
Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person.
