Events
May 2023
Chris Huang Art Exhibit
Saturday, May 6 - Sunday, June 25 at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Opening reception May 6th, 2pm-4pm. Chris Huang's art features vivid illustrations on timber slices of plants and animals, often birds and deer with bold outlines and a somewhat stained glass appearance. This collection of work captures nearly 10 years of art created by Chris Huang while living in Boulder, CO and the last two years in Ann Arbor, MI. The common thread that binds all the work together regardless…
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Little Trees, Big Impact
Join us for a month-long celebration of our Bonsai and Penjing garden. Events include workshops, demos, family-friendly activities, and more! Bonsai Celebration Themed Weeks June 1-10 Our Outstanding Collection June 11-17 Japan Week with the Center for Japanese Studies June 17 - 25 What’s In Bloom? Satsuki Azaleas June 26 - 30 You Do Bonsai Too Bonsai Garden General Visitation Mondays - 10am-8pm (conservatory closed) Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm Sundays - 10am-4:30pm Periodic closures of the bonsai garden…
Find out more »Shakespeare in the Arb
Shakespeare in the Arb returns for its 21st season with the beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. In this play, Beatrice and Benedick quarrel non-stop but their friends suspect there’s more to their fiery words than it seems. Meanwhile, the marriage of the young lovers Hero and Claudio is interrupted by the schemes of the villainous Don John, and it may be up to the bumbling constable, Dogberry, and his crew to set things right. Shakespeare in the Arb performs…
Find out more »Nature Play Pop Up: Build a Little Bird’s Nest play
Let’s imagine we’re birds, and forage from our natural loose parts collection, maybe build a nest... The Gaffield Children’s Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting weekly hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups for summer 2023. This lightly guided play takes place in the nature art area of the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home. No registration, free…
Find out more »Nature Play Pop Up: Leaf Quest play
We wonder why there are so many different kinds of leaves…take a close look at some leaves and start a collection or make some leaf art. The Gaffield Children’s Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting weekly hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups for summer 2023. This lightly guided play takes place in the nature art area of the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature, and parents will leave with easy ideas…
Find out more »Nature Play Pop Up: Stacking Stones play
Whether you call them stones or rocks, we have a varied collection and invite you to play with us to build, design, and wonder. The Gaffield Children’s Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting weekly hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups for summer 2023. This lightly guided play takes place in the nature art area of the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage…
Find out more »Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers Meeting: Brood Frames
Ana Heck: Brood Frames Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9 PM. They use the half hour from 6:30- 7PM to answer new beekeeper questions. All members are welcome to join in via Zoom or in person; the public is welcome to the in-person meeting. For more information visit: www.A2B2club.org www.facebook.com/A2B2club Questions? Please connect with A2B2club@gmail.com
Find out more »Guided Nature Walks: The Importance of Pollinators
The Importance of Pollinators We all depend on the sun, from the smallest duckweed to the mightiest oak and the sun is the center of all food webs. Take a walk to learn how plants and animals make the best use of the sun for warmth and growth. Maybe even learn a few sun salutations as a ‘thank-you’ to the sun. Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no…
Find out more »Nature Play Pop Up: Bird Egg Artistry
Why does a Robin’s egg look so different from a warbler’s egg, or a goose egg? We wonder, too! We’ll bring out art supplies to flex our imaginations as we design some bird eggs of our own. The Gaffield Children’s Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting weekly hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups for summer 2023. This lightly guided play takes place in the nature art area of the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a…
Find out more »Little Trees, Big Impact: Beginner Satsuki Workshop
Beginner Satsuki workshop with David Kreutz will take place from 9am-12pm in the Head House at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. A private tour of the Satsuki collection will take place at noon for workshop attendees. Registration is required, and the event is limited to 10 participants. Tickets are $50 per person and include a Tensei-no-Mai tree (15" tall 1/2 " trunk). Box lunches are available for purchase at registration for $15 each. Looking for more bonsai fun? Check out our Little…
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