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
- April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bring Your Own Bonsai Tree Workshop
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens - April 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bonsai Larch Forest Workshop
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Data Resources
Earth Words (our blog)
28th Annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk
Wooded landscapes full of challenges – a rain-capturing cistern system – an 1860s farmhouse surrounded by easy care perennials – the six private gardens featured on the 2018 Ann Arbor Garden Walk beautifully illustrate the results of creating gardens that...
Designer of Iconic Shakespeare in the Arb Poster Leaving after 16 Years
If you've been to a Shakespeare in the Arb performance in the last 16 years, you're familiar with David Zinn's work. Since 2002 David has designed the eye-catching Shakespeare in the Arb posters. But as the 2018 Shakespeare in the Arb season approaches...
Spring Artist Market at Matthaei – Gallery
Saturday, May 12, 9 am-4:30 pm Local artisans and craftspeople offer their unique items for sale. Includes jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, garden art, textiles, photography, illustrations and drawings, and more. A great opportunity to discover the perfect,...
Spring 2018 Sales at Matthaei-Nichols
Check out our series of spring sales for beautiful plants and artisan items to enhance your garden and home. Matthaei-Nichols members also enjoy a special members-only discount hour prior to the plant sales. (No member hour prior to the Artist Market.) ...
Residential College Presents Tennessee Williams Play at Matthaei
Under the direction of Kate Mendeloff of the University of Michigan Residential College, student actors perform Tennessee Williams's play Ten Blocks on the Camino Real this weekend at Matthaei. The production is a capstone project of the LSA Drama Major....
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