Who We Are
We are one organization with two locations at the University of Michigan. Our mission is to promote environmental enjoyment, stewardship, and sustainability through education, research, and interaction with the natural world.
What’s Happening
- July 20 @ 11:00 am
New Age Terrarium Culture
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens - July 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hosta Leaf Show and Auction
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
What’s in Bloom
There’s something blooming year-round at the botanical gardens and arboretum. Click on the image above or here for galleries of blooms throughout the seasons.
Earth Words (our blog)
Intern post: Integrated Pest Management in the Conservatory at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
By Gucci Fan The Nature Academy is focused on training a new generation of environmental leaders in sustainability, conservation, and ecological restoration. As part of the Nature Academy program, each intern writes a blog post and develops a project. The...
Intern post: Bottled Water Blues – Time for Cold Turkey on an Everyday Habit
The Nature Academy is focused on training a new generation of environmental leaders in sustainability, conservation, and ecological restoration. As part of the Nature Academy program, each intern writes a blog post and develops a project. The project...
The Gateway Garden at Matthaei: What’s in Bloom July 15, 2019
The Gateway Garden at Matthaei bursts into bloom from July through the first frost. Many of the plants in this garden are native to the New World. Check out the photo gallery below from Jul 15, 2019.
Intern post: Peony Power – Selfies, Science, and Getting Lost in the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden
By Darby Stipe The Nature Academy is focused on training a new generation of environmental leaders in sustainability, conservation, and ecological restoration. As part of the Nature Academy program, each intern writes a blog post and develops a project....
Intern post: Pull Out Garlic Mustard for Sure. But Cooking with It May Be the Best Revenge
By Emily Lilla The Nature Academy is focused on training a new generation of environmental leaders in sustainability, conservation, and ecological restoration. As part of the Nature Academy program, each intern writes a blog post and develops a project....
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