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The University of Michigan
Arb Parking Tip There are often FREE street parking spaces available on Oswego St. near the Arb's Geddes Street entrance. Click here for a map.
what's in bloom
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum burst to life come spring time. The Peonies start to peek. The woody plants begin to flower. The daffodil line emerges at the Arb. Check out the bloom calendar.
Looking for a central location to hold a group meeting? How about catching up on some of your reading at a riverside bench? We have some of the University's best study spots.

Prescribed burn at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Click here for more photos.

Fire is a critical component of oak-hickory forests, oak savannas and prairie ecosystems. Through the reintroduction of fire by prescribed burning, we can help to reestablish and protect them and all the species which inhabit them.
 
These ecosystems were once common in southeast Michigan. Some of these systems and many remnants still remain and can be found on our properties. Through thousands of years of Native American burning and lightning caused fires, they have adapted to and depend upon frequent fires to maintain their common plant communities and open character. Contact us if you'd like to learn more and become involved in our prescribed fire and Ecological Restoration efforts.

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