There’s always something happening at the Arb & Gardens, whether it’s a single cactus blooming in the Conservatory or a few thousand people enjoying Earth Day celebrations. Free guided tours… Prescribed burns… Gardening and art classes for kids and adults… School field trips… Seasonal exhibits… Let our calendar help you find the activity that’s right for you and your family.

November 2009
S M T W T F S     1 2 3 4 5 6 7     8 9 10 11 12 13 14     15 16 17 18 19 20 21     22 23 24 25 26 27 28     29 30	This starfish flower resides in the arid house of the Botanical Gardens Conservatory. The arid house is one of three galleries in the Conservatory, each representing one of the world’s major biomes.
November 21      Kids Are Chefs, Too! Thanksgiving Harvest Create a beautiful Thanksgiving table bouquet from dried flowers and seeds, and find out why seeds aren't just for the birds. Whip up your own special fruit sauces from local fruits. Grind Michigan wheat or corn and learn how to makes rolls for dinner. Make and take home your own recipe book using locally grown fruits and vegetables. Ages 6 to 12 registration required. Category: Kid's Stuff Date: 11/21/2009 Time: 10 am to 12 pm More info: click here  Add to Outlook calendar Apples, Peas, and Pumpkin Pie: Where on Earth Does Our Food Come From? This event is part of The Local Table. The fall exhibit and display is an interactive event in the Matthaei Conservatory that answers the questions: “What parts of plants do we eat?” And, “Where in the world do they come from?” Cost: $5 for adults; $2 for children (5-18); free for children under 5. Category: Community Education Date: 11/19/2009 to 11/22/2009 Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm More info: click here  Add to Outlook calendar Eco Restoration Workdays- Matthaei Enjoy and learn about the beautiful natural areas at MBGNA as you contribute to our restoration efforts. Groups are welcome to join a public workday with advance notice or schedule a special service event. Public workdays are scheduled from 9 am-noon unless otherwise noted. Category: Volunteer Opportunities Date: 11/21/2009 Date Details: Third Saturday of every month; West lobby of Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Time: 9 am to 12 pm More info: click here  Add to Outlook calendar Great Lakes Orchid Judging Category: Meetings Date: 11/21/2009 Date Details: third Saturday of the month Time: 10 am to 5 pm  Add to Outlook calendar