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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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Skunk cabbage gets its name from the odor it produces to attract insect pollinators. Take a walk in the Arb or on the Botanical Garden trails and see if you can spot this unique plant.

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Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Celebrating 50 Years on Dixboro Road Spring 2012 Exhibit and Display
The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens is 50 this year! Help us celebrate a half century on Dixboro Road: travel back in time to see images of the Botanical Gardens’ buildings and conservatory as they were being built; discover historic plants in the conservatory; learn how faculty take advantage of the Botanical Gardens' unique qualities to conduct research; and experience the Botanical Gardens as one of the best places on campus for students, faculty, staff, and the public to discover, learn, and connect with nature. Free conservatory admission. 734-647-7600.

Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Category: Events
Date: 2/25/2012 to 4/8/2012
Date Details: During Conservatory open hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs - Sun 10am - 4:30pm; Wed 10am - 8pm
New Dahlia Introductions
Sponsored by the Michigan Dahlia Association. A video presentation from the American Dahlia Society on new dahlias and getting your dahlias ready for a new growing season. Info: 734.429.5796. Free.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Category: Adult Education
Date: 3/18/2012
Date Details: Room 125
Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Mixed Species of South America
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Orchid Society. Eric Sauer of River Valley Orchids shares his knowledge of orchids and discusses his orchid travels in Ecuador. Also, a show & tell of Orchid Society members’ orchids in bloom, a raffle table of orchids and related items, and orchid plants and supplies for sale. Info: AnnArborOrchids@aol.com. Free.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Category: Adult Education
Date: 3/18/2012
Date Details: Auditorium
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm