Free youth-centered celebration of native birds and pollinators and the ecosystems they support.

Join us for a month-long celebration of our Bonsai and Penjing garden.  Events include workshops, demos, family-friendly activities, and more! Bonsai Celebration Themed Weeks June 1-10 Our Outstanding Collection June 11-17 Japan Week with the Center for Japanese Studies June 17 - 25 What’s In Bloom? Satsuki Azaleas June 26 - 30 You Do Bonsai Too Bonsai Garden General Visitation Mondays - 10am-8pm (conservatory closed) Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm Sundays - 10am-4:30pm Periodic closures of the bonsai garden…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Celebrate the last weeks of winter as we gather to learn about woodland creatures and make & decorate faerie doors to take home. Faeries are just one of the marvelous magical creatures that live in the natural world.  Decorate a faerie door with objects from nature as well as ribbons and other bright objects and place your faerie door where woodland sprites might visit. Faerie Door workshop - $12.00/person. REGISTER HERE Recommended for children 3-14 years

Spring is right around the corner and that means it’s time to start thinking about gardening and seeds. Explore the lifecycle of a plant from flower to fruit to seed. Learn what’s needed to get seeds to sprout and choose seeds from a selection of flowers, herbs, and veggies to pot up and take home and watch grow!  Recommended for children 5-12 REGISTER HERE

April showers bring May flowers, but it also brings the return of many of our feathered friends and the insects many birds depend on.  Take a hike to learn why so many birds love Matthaei and what they are looking for when they visit, learn what native plants you might grow to attract birds and make a simple bird feeder to attract birds to your yard.  Bring binoculars if you have them, we will have several youth binocs to share.  …

Ghazi Zouaoui, of the Flower Market, will give a presentation on junipers. Topics will include basic care (watering, fertilizer regimen, pest control, winter protection, etc.), and pruning techniques. Following the presentation, there will be a styling demonstration. In the auditorium at MBG.  Open to the public.