The Gardens' displays, natural areas, Conservatory, trails and significant buildings invite your exploration and use. These exhibits are intimately interwoven - physically, conceptually, and aesthetically. The University of Michigan and many local organizations and businesses look to Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum for a variety of meeting spaces for faculty or staff gatherings, private or family events, conferences, wedding receptions, workshops, and more. Skip the windowless room host your event at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.