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
- June 24 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
Art Exhibit: On the Wing
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens - June 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Shakespeare in the Arb 2018: Romeo & Juliet
at Nichols Arboretum
Data Resources
Earth Words (our blog)
Creating GIS Records of Woody Plants in Nichols Arboretum
By Daniel Wu Have you ever noticed that some of the trees and plants in Nichols Arboretum have labels that tell you their scientific name, common name, and continent of origin? I have always found that so useful. I’m always wondering what species of tree...
Nature Play Brings New Adventures to the Sue Reichert Discovery Trail
By Franny MeLampy As one of the youth education interns at Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum, my summer project focuses on nature play and the Sue Reichert Discovery Trail. The Sue Reichert Discovery Trail is an important place for the...
Beautiful Bugs: Designing a Conservatory Exhibit to Inspire
The conservatory’s entrance where guests will start their Beautiful Bugs journey. The titan beetle in all its glory. This spot may be a good candidate for a sign about the titan beetle, because guests can better understand its tropical leaf litter...
Scenes from Bonsai and Penjing Garden Reception
Matthaei Botanical Gardens recently hosted a Satsuki Bonsai Weekend, featuring an exhibit of flowering Satusuki (azalea) bonsai, on loan from the world-class bonsai and penjing collection of Dr. Mevlyn Goldstein. In celebration of this exhibit, donors and...
Sanitary Sewer Overflow in Nichols Arboretum – June 10-11
From the City of Ann Arbor: "At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018, the City of Ann Arbor was notified of a manhole in the University of Michigan Arboretum with water leaking from it. Upon further investigation, Public Works crews identified the problem...
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