Events
November 2018
Beautiful Bugs: The Amazing Insects of Our Global Ecosystems
There’s more to the forest than meets the eye. Welcome to the land of butterflies, moths, beetles, and other multi-legged creatures that crawl, fly, march, and munch their way through the world’s ecosystems. Each year we feature a holiday exhibit with a different theme in the conservatory at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. This annual winter/holiday event also features seasonal flowers, decorated trees, kids activities, holiday items, discounts in the Garden Store for Matthaei-Nichols members, and more. Free. Note: Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas,…
Find out more »December 2018
A Visit with Father Christmas
The annual visit by the real McCoy, Father Christmas. In town for one day only. A great photo opp! Free.
Find out more »February 2019
Tea Time!
Winter weekends call for a cup of hot cocoa or tea and sweet treats. Learn about tea time around the world and make a special tea or cocoa mix to take home. Learn how to make a healthy snack to go with your tea. Recommended for children ages 5-12. Cost $10.00/child. Adult accompanies children.
Find out more »March 2019
Faerie Doors Workshop at Matthaei
Faeries are nature’s guardians, keeping a watchful eye on the natural world. Invite them to your garden or home by creating beautiful faeries doors decorated with natural materials and other decorations. After the program, visit the conservatory to look for beautiful faerie gardens. Two sessions on March 23: 9:30-11:00am 19-YE-02 and 11:30-1:00pm 19-YE-03. Recommended for children 4-12. Cost $12.00/child; adult accompanies children.
Find out more »Faerie Doors Workshop at Matthaei
Faeries are nature’s guardians, keeping a watchful eye on the natural world. Invite them to your garden or home by creating beautiful faeries doors decorated with natural materials and other decorations. After the program, visit the conservatory to look for beautiful faerie gardens. NOTE: Two sessions on one date: 9:30-11:00 am 19-YE-02 and 11:30-1:00 pm 19-YE-03. Recommended for children 4-12. Cost $12.00/child, adult accompanies children.
Find out more »Just Deserts – A Spring Break Adventure at Matthaei
Deserts are beautiful, special places with plants uniquely adapted to dry conditions. Explore the arid house and learn how plants and animals survive in the desert. Then make a desert garden of succulents to take home that requires little care or water. Recommended for ages 5-12. Cost $12.00/child, adult accompanies children.
Find out more »April 2019
Super Seedlings
Seeds are a mystery: how does a tiny seed grow into a big tomato plant? Now is the time to start seedlings which can be transplanted when the weather is warm. Explore the lifecycle of plants from flower to seedling and plant seeds to grow at home. Cost $10.00/child; adult accompanies children.
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