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.
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Earth Words (our blog)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-funded Eco-restoration Work To Begin Early February 2021
By Mike Kost, Matthaei-Nichols associate curatorWeather permitting, during the first week in February 2021 a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) contractor will begin thinning trees and shrub at Dow Field Savanna in Nichols arboretum (between the prairie...
A Homecoming for Indigenous Seeds
A rematriation project brings plants' progeny back to their ancestral origins Shiloh Maples, the regional representative of the Indigenous Seedkeepers Network, stands next to harvested ears of fox blue corn. As part of a multi-year collaborative pilot...
And Now for Something Completely Different: Tulip Tossing!
Nothing like a mass of tulips in bloom in the spring. Above, scattering the tulips as if they were just "sneezed" into the air. Where they land is where they're planted, creating a natural, random look. By Katie StannardKatie writes...
Native Plant of the Week: Michigan Holly
Each week we're showcasing a plant that's native to the continental United States. This week’s plant is Ilex verticillata, our native holly. The classic holly (Ilex species) is a showstopper with its glossy evergreen leaves and red berries. But our...
Native Plant of the Week: Amelanchier
All summer we featured invasive plants every Wednesday. Now it’s time to say “thank you” to our native plants. Each week we’ll showcase a plant that's native to the continental United States. This week’s plant is the serviceberry.If you’re looking for a...
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