Presented as part of EAT!, our exhibition about food and the stories it carries.

Celebrations and food go hand in hand. Wherever home may be, we gather around dishes tied to deep memories—of family, friends, the land, and the experiences that shape our lives.

Celebrate with us as we explore foods that tell stories of cultural connections and celebrations old and new.  

Taste ingredients from the types of plants growing in our conservatory, learn the stories and traditions associated with them and take home a few recipes to try at home!  Create your own celebration story to record and share with loved ones.  

This program is open to all ages.  

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.

Wednesday walks begin at 5:30 pm.  Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start.