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
- March 29 @ 10:00 am - May 26 @ 4:30 pm
Exhibit: Ancient Mysteries within the Gingers
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens - April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Peony Ambassador Volunteer Training 2019
at Nichols Arboretum
What’s in Bloom
There’s something blooming year-round at the botanical gardens and arboretum. Click on the image above or here for galleries of blooms throughout the seasons.
Data Resources
Earth Words (our blog)
A Gigas Bloomed at Matthaei. That Means Big, Smelly, and Beautiful
The carrion flower lives! It took less than four years for a seed-grown Amorphophallus gigas to bloom in the conservatory at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. In late winter 2019 a staff member discovered the flower stalk beginning to poke through the soil. Once...
Bonsai: An Ancient Art for a Modern World
*Note: This story appears in a shorter form in the spring-summer Matthaei-Nichols print newsletter.Why do bonsai? What meaning does it have? How do we explain its appeal? Do we need to explain?”We asked four experts to share their thoughts on bonsai and...
Spring Sales at Matthaei-Nichols: Container Plantings, Herbs and Vegetables, Peonies, and Art
Spring Sales at Matthaei Botanical Gardens Welcome spring with our three plant sales plus an artist market. All sales are free admission and take place at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (+ Google Map) or Nichols Arboretum (Google Map)Matthaei Botanical...
Bonsai in Bloom: Satsuki Azalea Bonsai at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Opening on Saturday, June 8, 2019 and running through Saturday, June 22, 2019, the Bonsai & Penjing Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens will feature an exhibition of blooming Satsuki azalea from bonsai expert and collector Dr. Melvyn Goldstein. Among...
April 2019 Matthaei-Nichols Programming
Our partner and mission-affiliated groups offer nature-based programs throughout the year, most of them free. Check out our April 2019 lineup of workshops, discussions, and presentations. Mon., April 1, 7 pm Growing Herbs for the Kitchen Herb Study Group Group...
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