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University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
The University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens is regarded as one of Ann Arbor's greatest nature destinations. The gardens are located on Ann Arbor's east side; a 300 acre property containing numerous formal gardens, a 10,000+ square foot indoor conservatory, and miles of hiking and discovery trails.
Coming soon: The Michigan Solar House (MiSo*). The MiSo seeks to create an affordable and customizable home which produces a surplus of renewable energy that will effectively redefine comfortable living in a manner feasible generations into the future. Opening fall, 2009.
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February 21, 2012
Folktales and Fantasy
Price: $5.00 per Child
Listen to a folktale and then create your own legend story collage, complete with items found in nature. $5.00 per child includes activities and materials. Limited class size; preregistration...
February 22, 2012
Winter Trek
Price: This is a free event.
Come ready to spend a few nature packed hours at Matthaei as you create your own eco-treasure hunt. Explore the trails and look for signs of animals in...
February 23, 2012
Papermaking and Nature Journals
Price: $5.00 per Child
Make beautiful paper from recycled newsprint and explore nature through writing and observations. $5.00 per child includes activities and materials. Limited class size; preregistration...
February 24, 2012
Fairie Gardens an Troll Houses
Price: $5.00 per Child
Fairies and trolls are visiting! Welcome them by helping us construct fairie dwellings for the Conservatory and the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Also, build a fairie garden and a troll house to coax fairies and trolls into visiting your home. A Winter Adventure Saturday...
April 14, 2012
Matthaei Botanical Garden’s Super Seedlings – A Little Green Thumbs Program
Price: This is a free event.
What a great way to celebrate Earth Day! Discover heirloom varieties seeds that have been passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. Explore how you can create a small garden at home. Plant seeds to take home and sprout and help plant seeds that will grow into...