Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Join us for free, guided nature walks
Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosts free guided Wonder Walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the season, with occasional additional walks and special-topic programs offered on other days. Walk themes, times, and formats may vary.
Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that encourage observation, exploration, and connection with nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group, we may split into two groups to deliver the same content at different engagement levels.
Wednesday walks begin at 5:00 pm. Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. We recommend gathering in the lobby at Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start.
Wednesday Walks
Wednesday walks typically begin at 5:00 PM. We recommend gathering at the front entrance steps of Matthaei Botanical Gardens at 4:50 PM.
Sunday Walks
Sunday walks begin at 1:00 PM. We recommend gathering at the front entrance steps of Matthaei Botanical Gardens at 12:50 PM.
July
Wednesday, July 8, 5:00 PM: Slow Roll of Summer
July is for slow, easy-going strolls, close-up curiosity, and simple sketching. Gather at the front entrance and take a lightly guided walk to some favorite shady spaces. We’ll explore the world around us with sketch pads and watercolors, for all-age art play.
Wednesday, July 22 - Perfect Pollinators
Native Plants are essential for native pollinators. The beauty of MBGNA is the care of planning of native plants that provide food, habitat and nesting spaces for these important insect friends.. Join Insect behavior scientist and doctoral candidate Joey Caldwell to look for summer flowers and their perfect summer pollinators.
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