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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 - Washtenaw Audubon Society: Grassland Bird Conservation and Recovery
Join Shelby Bollwahn for a program highlighting recovery and conservation efforts to protect grassland birds. Grassland bird species such as Henslow’s Sparrow, Dickcissel, Bobolink, and Northern Harrier, among many others, are on the decline due to changes in agricultural practices and human encroachment. Shelby Bollwahn is a Conservation Innovation Grant Technician with the Hillsdale Conservation District, promoting grassland bird habitats in southern Michigan.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Category: Adult Education Date: 3/21/2012 Date Details: Auditorium Time: 7:30 pm
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