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
- April 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Magic among the Trees: A Celebration of Shakespeare in the Arb’s Productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens - April 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Magic among the Trees: A Celebration of Shakespeare in the Arb’s Productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
What’s in Bloom at Matthaei-Nichols
Something is blooming or growing throughout the year at the Arb and Gardens. Click here to view our galleries.
Earth Words (our blog)
Photo Gallery: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory March 2020
While Matthaei Botanical Gardens remains closed this spring because of COVID-19, we are posting photos and other media on our social media, including Facebook and Instagram. Thanks to Matthaei-Nichols Director Bob Grese for capturing these scenes from the...
2020 Matthaei-Nichols Student Prize and Award Winners
Congratulations, student prize and award winners! Following are University of Michigan students who have received the 2020 awards from the Winnifred Chase Fellowship and the William D. Drake and Nanette LaCross Prizes. Recipients below: The Winnifred Chase...
Matthaei-Nichols Is Closed and All Programs for March-April 2020 Are Canceled
Dear members, friends, and followers: in light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and in accordance with University of Michigan guidelines, Matthaei Botanical Gardens is cloased Tuesday, March 17 and will remain closed until further notice. This...
Take Our 5-Minute Bonsai Survey
Explore the bonsai web pages on the Matthaei-Nichols website. Then tell us what you think. Students from the University of MIchigan School of Information are conducting a survey to see how people use the bonsai site. Thank you for your participation!
Matthaei-Nichols’ Bonsai Spend a Mild Winter in Custom Removable Shelter
The Bonsai & Penjing Garden’s studio at Matthaei Botanical Gardens has been transformed into a temporary storage area for the winter months. Photos by: Elizabeth SpencerBy Alyssa Abaloz, University of Michigan student and communications...
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