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.
Please visit the peony garden online this year (not in person!)
A Message about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Matthaei-Nichols.
Read more about our DEI Strategic Plan.
Earth Words (our blog)
What’s happening at Matthaei Botanical Gardens this summer?
Our Conservatory, Gift Shop, and Display Gardens are temporarily closedWe are currently making plans for a safe return of staff and reopening to visitors following public health and safety guidelines. We’re coordinating our efforts with the University of...
Frequently Asked Questions: Matthaei-Nichols Digital Membership Card Program
We are moving our membership program to be completely digital! Using the online platform Cuseum, members will have digital access to this user-friendly membership program. Member information, updates, events and more will soon be in one place and at the tips of your...
A Note from Retiring Director Bob Grese
Bob's last day is today, June 30. It will be quite an adjustment getting used to his not being at Matthaei-Nichols. And he's had an enormous impact on our organization---the landscapes, the gardens, the mission, the vision, and the people. Before he left Bob penned...
Invasive of the Week: Bird’s-Foot Trefoil
Bird’s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus (also known as birdfoot deervetch, eggs and bacon, cat’s clover, ground honeysuckle) is a member of the Fabaceae or pea family. Native to Eurasia and North Africa, it was introduced from Europe as an agricultural...
Award Will Support Campus Farm’s Urban Agriculture & Community Food-Growing Efforts during Covid
The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association have partnered to offer immediate support to established urban agriculture and other urban food-growing programs at public gardens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the USBG...
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