Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum at the Univeristy of Michigan

Become a volunteer ambassador in the Gaffield Children’s Garden and welcome kids of all ages! Two ambassador orientations: Feb. 13 & 17. For more information, click here.
Children and their parents are invited for a midwinter getaway at Matthaei Botanical Gardens during school spring break. Fairies and trolls, bathtub bouquets, spring bulb planting, and more. Click here for info.
Flamingo painters wanted. Seriously—register to be one of our flamingo-painting artists and you may become the next Flamingo da Vinci. Click here for details!
Our new peony garden website is up and running. Click here to view the site and to learn more about this very special garden, a local and national treasure.
All invited to the Michigan Horticultural Association regional networking meeting at Matthaei to learn about the development of horticulture and related activities as a therapeutic and rehabilitative medium. For more information click here.
Discover, learn, play! Click here to learn more about our Winter/Spring 2010 youth education programs and classes.
Become a member!
Become a member (or renew your memebership) at sustaining level or above and you’ll be invited to the annual Curator’s Tour! Click here for more information.