Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration is required.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens’ Winter Walks are held most Wednesdays and Sundays through April. These free, guided walks will take place inside the Conservatory (though if the weather is particularly wonderful, we may move outside – watch this page for updates). MBG Winter 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.
Observing Nature |
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| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | New Year Nature Journaling |
| Sunday, January 22, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Art-sy Observations |
| Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | ***canceled due to poor weather conditions*** |
Plant Protectors |
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| Sunday, January 29, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Adaptations to Climate & Predators – thorns and spikes |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Adaptations to Climate & Predators- water |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Camouflage: Hiding in Plain Sight |
Plant Food Pantry |
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| Sunday, February 12, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Tropical fruits and flavorings |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Spices |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Menu Marvels |
Nature Stories |
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| Sunday, February 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Nature Story |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Nature Story |
Biome Deep Dive |
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| Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Biome boundaries |
Magic in the Moment |
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| Sunday, March 12, 2023 | 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Magic in the Moment |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Magic in the Moment |
We are hoping the weather will cooperate for outdoor walks for those listed below. Please dress accordingly!
Spring has Sprung |
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| Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Spring/Vernal Equinox |
| Sunday, March 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Nature wakes up from a long winter nap – trees |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Nature wakes up from a long winter’s nap – trees & other plants |
| Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Nature wakes up – early spring ephemerals, if up, signs of spring |
Planet Earth |
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| Sunday, April 9, 2023 | 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Biodiversity |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Native plants |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Positive human connections to the planet |
Animal Activity |
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| Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Spring migration, frog and toads |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Bird migration |
| Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Insect helpers |