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
- May 26 @ 8:00 am - June 10 @ 8:00 pm
Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden in Bloom
at Nichols Arboretum - May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
What About the Balcony? : A Shakespeare in the Arb Member Benefit
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Data Resources
Earth Words (our blog)
Photo Gallery: A Hike into Heathdale, Spring 2018 Curator’s Tour
We had a wonderful Spring Curator's Tour this Saturday, May 19th, spending an afternoon exploring Heathdale at Nichols Arboretum. Heathdale is a unique segment within the arboretum that hosts Ericaceous and Appalachian Plants. Matthaei-Nichols Director Bob...
Scenes from Matthaei-Nichols Spring Plant Sales
Saturday, May 12 and 19, Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosted the Mother's Day Plant Sale and Kitchen Favorites Member Hours. These were special pre-sale hours during which members could purchase--and get a discount on---beautiful floral arrangements,...
Welcome Summer 2018 Matthaei-Nichols Nature Academy Interns
Welcome summer 2018 interns! Thirty-nine students from all over the University of Michigan campus joined our team of interns this summer. They'll be working in every department, helping us get things done. They will also take away a portfolio of...
Tree Peonies Extend the Season in the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden
We continue to add tree peonies to the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden. These tissue-petaled peonies have woody stemmed and bring colors to the garden not usually found in herbaceous peonies. Tree peonies also bloom earlier than herbaceous peonies,...
Plants, Say Cheese! Summer 2018 Matthaei-Nichols Interns Photograph the Botanical Gardens
At a special training May 3, the 2018 Nature Academy interns at Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arborertum learned about the projects they'll work on this summer. When they pick their projects, the interns will cap the summer with a poster about the...
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