Events
July 2019
New Age Terrarium Culture
Don't have ideal growing conditions? Think small: Ed Cott of the American Orchid Society explains the advantages of this updated growing system.. Orchid topic TBD. 1 pm orchid judging. Presented by the Ann Arbor Orchid Society
Find out more »Hosta Leaf Show and Auction
Join the group for a hosta leaf show that allows plants to be showcased by their leaves. Followed by the annual auction at 1 pm of quality donated hosta plants. Presented by the Hosta Hybridizer Group
Find out more »Nature Play Pop-Ups at Matthaei
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until August 26, 2019
Kids and parents, join us for our summer nature play pop-ups in the children’s garden. These hands-on, exploratory nature play activities an immersive experience for children ages 3-7. Look for program descriptions here on the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum website and on our social media in late May. Monday mornings 10-11:30 am and second Sundays 3-4:40 pm, June-August, Gaffield Children's Garden, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Find out more »Artist Reception: Brenda Miller / Fables of Green Exhibit
Meet the artist! Matthaei-Nichols hosts a reception for Brenda Miller Slomovits, the artist who created the works in "Fables of Green," a series of ecology collages, the current exhibit at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Free.
Find out more »Indigenous Foods Research in the Great Lakes Region
Dr. Martin Reinhardt, Northern Michigan University; Tina Moses, Manager for Reinhardt & Associates/WaawiyeyaaDr. Reinhardt and Tina Moses will present on Indigenous food research they have conducted in Michigan, with a focus on the Decolonizing Diet Project that investigated the relationship between humans and Indigenous foods of the Great Lakes Region from 2010-2014 as an academic initiative of the Northern Michigan University Center for Native American Studies.Join us for a series of lectures summer 2019 by three experts in ethnobotany. Ethnobotany…
Find out more »Bonsai Assessment Program with Michael Hagedorn
Bonsai expert and artist Michael Hagedorn conducts a seminar-style meeting, where participants bring in trees they have questions about and Michael comments. Formerly a respected bonsai potter, Michael studied with sensei Boon Manakitivipart, and apprenticed under Shinji Suzuki of Japan. He now operates Crataegus Bonsai in Portland, Oregon. On July 25 Michael conducts a bring-your-own-tree workshop structured as a 'maintenance' workshop as opposed to a 'creating' workshop. People should bring several trees in order to have flexibility in what they…
Find out more »Bring Your Own Bonsai Workshop
Bonsai expert and artist Michael Hagedorn conducts a bring-your-own-tree workshop structured as a 'maintenance' workshop as opposed to a 'creating' workshop. People should bring several trees in order to have flexibility in what they actually end up working on, based on Michael’s assessment. Cost is $75 per participant. Registration required; for information or to register please email aabonsaisociety@gmail.com.
Find out more »Things with Wings
Celebrate our winged friends! This special annual event at Matthaei includes the Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers group with bee-themed activities, birds of prey from the Leslie Science & Nature Center, a performance by students of the Ann Arbor Aviary, wing-making craft and face-painting. Fun for the whole family! Free.Check out these photos of last year's Things with Wings (all photos by Michele Yanga):
Find out more »Nature Play Pop-Ups at Matthaei
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until August 26, 2019
Kids and parents, join us for our summer nature play pop-ups in the children’s garden. These hands-on, exploratory nature play activities an immersive experience for children ages 3-7. Look for program descriptions here on the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum website and on our social media in late May. Monday mornings 10-11:30 am and second Sundays 3-4:40 pm, June-August, Gaffield Children's Garden, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Find out more »Wonderful Wetlands
Explore the world of wetlands and the animals large and small that live there. Discover ways that you can protect these beautiful habitats. Recommended ages 4-11. Parents accompany children. Wear shoes that can get muddy or wet. Cost: $8.00/child. Program runs 10 am-noon.
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