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Leslie Sobel Art Exhibit: Into the Forest for the Trees

Starts on Sat, May 2 - Sun, Jul 19 2026

Through painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Leslie Sobel explores the interconnected systems that shape forest...

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Nature Play Pop-Up: Insect Clay Play

Starts on Tue, Jun 9 2026 Wed, Jun 10 2026

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups. Young children will have hands-on fun while...

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Nature Play Pop-Up: Floating & Boating

Starts on Tue, Jun 16 2026 Wed, Jun 17 2026

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups. Young children will have hands-on fun while...

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Wonder Walk: Meet your Neighbors

Starts on Wed, Jun 17 2026

Get to know our neighbors. It's always good to meet your neighbors and build community! Invertebrates like centipedes...

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Nature Play Pop-Up: Gravity Play

Starts on Tue, Jun 23 2026 Wed, Jun 24 2026

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups. Young children will have hands-on fun while...

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Wonder Walk: Summer Solstice

Starts on Wed, Jun 24 2026

Summer Solstice, Bugs, Birds and Binocs: Summer arrived on Sunday, June 21 and we're all ready for summer fun! Grab your...

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Big Play Day

Starts on Sat, Jun 27 2026

Connect with nature through play! Big Play Day is a family-friendly event offering dynamic outdoor play opportunities...

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Matthaei
Botanical Gardens

Hours
10am–4:30pm Sun 
10am–8:00pm *Mon - Sat

*The conservatory is closed on  Mondays.

Admission
Free

Location
1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Nichols
Arboretum

Hours
Seven days a week
Sunrise to sunset

Visitor center is closed for the season. 

Admission
Free

Location
1610 Washington Hts.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Get Involved

You can be more than a spectator—you can be an important part of the growth and stewardship that make what we do possible.

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Call for art
Shop gear
U-M Students
Exhibit your art

Stay Connected

Receive monthly newsletters, event information, and more!

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About Us

Get to know MBGNA - Delve into our mission, stories, and the people who make it all happen.

About us
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Blog
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In the news
Careers
Contact us

MBGNA Blog

News and stories from the Matthaei-Nichols ecosystem.

Learn more ›

Events

There's always something exciting happening!  Explore public events and classes, book a wedding, or rent a space for your event.

S P E C I A L    E V E N T

Shakespeare in the Arb 

Love's Labor's Lost

Upcoming events
Book your wedding
Private events & rentals

Say Yes to Nature!

Book a wedding with us in our conservatory or in one of our beautiful outside gardens.

Learn more ›

Learning

We offer a diverse array of learning experiences designed to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between humans and the natural world.

Learning events ›
Youth education & field trips
Scout programs
Nature play
Adult education
UM course visits
Faculty & student research
Student internships
Student awards

Nature Play Supports Learning

Visit the Gaffield Childen's Garden!

Learn more ›

Visit

We welcome you to explore the intersection of nature, education, and sustainability.

Know before you go ›

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Currently Open
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Conservatory closed Mondays. 

1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor | MAP ›
Free admission
Metered parking available

Explore the gardens ›

Nichols Arboretum

Open Today
Sunrise to Sunset

1610 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor | MAP ›
Free admission
Leashed dogs welcome

Explore the arboretum ›

And More!

Campus Farm

Horner-McLaughlin Woods

Mud Lake Bog

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