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…

Hiroharu Kobayashi and Yoichi Fukudan, well-known Satsuki experts from Japan, will give a Satsuki demonstration on the commons between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Kobayahshi and Fukudan are owners respectively of Kobayashi Sangyou Nursery and Rakjyuen Nursery, two of the premier Satsuki nurseries in Kanuma, Japan.  Open to the public, free to attend. Looking for more bonsai fun?  Check out our Little Treees, Big Impact celebration!

Hiroharu Kobayashi and Yoichi Fukudan, well-known Satsuki experts from Japan, will join instructor David Kreutz for this advanced Satsuki workshop. A Miki-no-mai tree (4/5" tall 1" trunk) is included in the workshop fee of $350. Registration is required. Boxed lunches will be available for purchase upon registration.  Looking for more bonsai fun?  Check out our Little Treees, Big Impact celebration!

For participants looking to further their Satsuki bonsai knowledge and skills, this workshop led by David Kreutz allows participants to bring their own Satsuki tree. Trees are available to purchase during registration for those who do not have one.  Tickets are $50 per person.  Add-on trees are $150. Registration is required, and the event is limited to 10 participants. Looking for more bonsai fun?  Check out our Little Treees, Big Impact celebration!

Families are invited to explore the bonsai collection and learn about bonsai. Children and youth explore the art and science of bonsai, and practice simple wiring techniques using chenille sticks and objects for a penjing-like scene for beginners.  Recommended ages 7-14. Registration is required, and space is limited. The cost is $8.00 per child. Family tree members may use one of their 6 youth education passes for this class, please contact us to use your free class pass. Looking for more…

Plants have many stories to tell about their lives, these stories are shown by shape, size and other characteristics that make a plant unique, just like humans.   Explore the bonsai collection and create and illustrate a story to imagine stories that your favorite bonsai might tell.  Recommended ages 7-14. Registration is required, and space is limited.  Cost is $8.00/participant. Family tree members may use one of their 6 youth education passes for this class, please contact us to use your…

Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting: Bonsai Garden 10th Anniversary Program Meet with members and learn more about the activities hosted by the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Special speakers will discuss the collection at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and how the society supports bonsai practice in the south east Michigan area through general meetings, shows and educational activities. 7pm-9pm at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Looking for more bonsai fun?  Check out our Little Treees, Big Impact celebration!

The Great Lakes Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens will celebrate its 10th year in 2023! Join us throughout the summer and fall seasons for native plant and pollinator-focused events including a symposium, native plant sale, family-friendly activities, and more!

2023 Native Plant Symposium Celebrating Biodiversity and Native Plants of the Great Lakes RegionWe welcome you to register for our 2023 Native Plant Symposium: Celebrating Biodiversity and Native Plants of the Great Lakes Region on Friday, August 18, 2023. Our panel includes local and national experts in the field of conservation who will provide thoughtful and manageable goals that support biodiversity in urban and suburban settings. Our micro-actions can have macro effects, and we hope guests will leave feeling empowered…

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…

From Flowers to Fruits 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…

Winged Beauties 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 registration is…

Native Plant Communities 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 registration…

Ripening Fruits 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 registration is…

Summer Highlights 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 registration is…