calendar of events
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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- Michigan State African Violet Society Show & Sale
Presented by Michigan State African Violet Society
African Violets and Gesneriads. Free seminar at 11:30 am. Experts on hand all day to answer questions.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Date: 3/23/2013 Date Details: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10am-4pm Time: 10 am to 4 pm - Michigan Solar House Ambassador Training
If you have an interest in or firsthand knowledge of solar energy, we’ve got the perfect job for you! Volunteers will be trained to greet and guide visitors as they learn about the MiSo (Michigan Solar) House, a unique “green” structure designed and built by a team of U-M students.
Weekend open-house shifts (3 hours) and special request tours run May–October.
Please note: preregistration required. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information: 734.647.8528; tgriffit@umich.edu.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Date: 3/23/2013 Date Details: Sat., March 23, 9 am?noon, Matthaei Time: 9 am to 12 pm - Fairie Gardens and Doors Workshop
Back by popular demand! Join us for the second of two fairie and troll garden workshop (this program repeats the workshop of March 9). Make a garden for fairies to visit and build a fairie door to invite them into your home or garden. Class fills quickly, pre-registration suggested. A Winter Adventure Saturday program. $10.00/child includes materials and activities.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Date: 3/9/2013
Date Details: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 10am-12pm
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Date: 3/23/2013 Date Details: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10am-12pm Time: 10 am to 12 pm - Dahlia Auction
All invited to a member auction of 2013 introduction tubers and other new tubers. Also, general meeting and a discussion on “The Hidden Information Within the ADS Classification Book”; and “How to Grow Dahlias” handouts for the new grower will be available. Info: 734.429.5796.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Date: 3/23/2013 Date Details: Sat., March 23, 1:30-4 pm, Matthaei Botanical Gardens Time: 1:30 pm to 4 pm
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