Events
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
November 2022
Ann Arbor Orchid Society Meeting – November 13th
The AAOS welcomes visitors and guests to our meetings. If you have an interest in orchids, please join us and perhaps even think about becoming a member! Our meetings feature a different guest speaker each month, some of whom will have plants for sale, and/or a hands-on demonstration of orchid care techniques. Additionally, there will be an orchid raffle table and orchid show-and-tell by members bringing their blooming plants.
Find out more »December 2022
Winter Artist Market
Local fine artists and artisans selling botanical themed artwork and gifts.
Find out more »October 2022
African Violet Display and Sale
African Violet Display and Sale African Violets and other Gesneriads will be featured Leaf propagation class at 11 am--FREE Participants will receive a free leaf cutting in a pot to take home and watch grow! Cash or check payment only Visit us on Facebook: Michigan State African Violet Society
Find out more »Michigan Cactus and Succulent Society October Meeting
Discussion Topic: Getting Plants Ready for Winter This meeting will be an open discussion of best practices to prepare our plants for the coming of winter, including: when to bring plants inside, what plants need special winter care, when to start withholding water, what supplemental lighting is best for plants, and other pitfalls to avoid during the winter months in Michigan. Presentations are free and open to the public. Hands-on activities are for MCSS members only (attendees may sign up…
Find out more »November 2022
Michigan Cactus and Succulent Society November Meeting
Topic: Unusual Succulents with Ren Seven Presentations are free and open to the public. Hands-on activities are for MCSS members only (attendees may sign up for membership and participate the day of with a trial membership of $5). Contact mcsspresident1@gmail.com for details.
Find out more »December 2022
Michigan Cactus and Succulent Society December Meeting
Topic: Growing and Propagating Adromischus with Brian Riley Presentations are free and open to the public. Hands-on activities are for MCSS members only (attendees may sign up for membership and participate the day of with a trial membership of $5). Contact mcsspresident1@gmail.com for details.
Find out more »October 2022
Southeast Michigan Bromeliad Society Meeting
Open to the public, Southeast Michigan Bromeliad Society Meeting in the Auditorium of Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Event guest speaker will be Betty Patterson who has been a member of the Bromeliad Society International for more than 40 years. Betty is a retired musician from the Dallas Symphony. During her vacations, she traveled frequently. Her favorite destination was the country of Ecuador, which she visited more than twenty times. The program presentation will be In the Shadow of the Volcanoes 2001. The trip was…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Meet the Trees
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Colors of Fall
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Plants prepare for winter
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »November 2022
Guided Walk: Animals and the Earth prepares for winter
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Aquatic organisms prepare for winter
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Sounds of twilight
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Flashlight scavenger hunt
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »December 2022
Guided Walk: Long winter nights
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 5:15 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Wednesday Nature Wonder Walks are designed for families and children as a series of casual outdoor activities that model curiosity and honor nature. Details Adults are required to stay with their children Closed toe shoes required All walks are held…
Find out more »October 2022
Guided Walk: Trees Tell Their Stories
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 12:45 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Sunday Strolls are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other. If we have a large mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement. Details Adults…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Trees Tell Their Stories – Colors of Fall
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 12:45 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Sunday Strolls are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other. If we have a large mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement. Details Adults…
Find out more »November 2022
Guided Walk: Nature Prepares for Winter – Plants & animals prepare for winter
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 12:45 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Sunday Strolls are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other. If we have a large mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement. Details Adults…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Nature Prepares for Winter – Where do aquatic animals go in winter?
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 12:45 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Sunday Strolls are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other. If we have a large mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement. Details Adults…
Find out more »December 2022
Guided Walk: Winter Wonders – Noticing winter’s stark beauty
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 12:45 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Sunday Strolls are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other. If we have a large mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement. Details Adults…
Find out more »Guided Walk: Winter Wonders: Solstice
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration required. We recommend those joining start to gather at 12:45 pm near the front entryway steps at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Sunday Strolls are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other. If we have a large mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement. Details Adults…
Find out more »