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The Gateway Garden of New World Plants and the Alexandra Hicks Herb Knot Garden at Matthaei offer sensory delights with their profusion of colors and scents.
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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.

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.

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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.
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  • 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: 11/5/2009 to 11/8/2009
    Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm
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