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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 - Michigan Solar (MiSo) House Ambassador Training
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, that employs passive energy methods, zero-energy consumption strategies, and smart resource utilization. Volunteers must have great people skills and ability to work well with a diverse population of visitors. A basic understanding of solar energy/green buildings is preferred. Weekend open house shifts (3 hours) and special request tours run May–October. Pre-registration and attendance at a New Volunteer Orientation is required. (734) 647-8528 or tgriffit@umich.eduLocation: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Category: Volunteer Opportunities Date: 3/31/2012 Time: 9 am to 12 pm More info: click here - Michigan State African Violet Society Semi-Annual Display & Sale
Sponsored by the Michigan State African Violet Society.
Free growing skills seminar at 1 pm. Experts on hand all day to answer questions. Free admission. Free.Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Category: Events Date: 3/31/2012 Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm - Fairie Gardens & Troll Houses
Fairies and trolls are visiting us in early spring! Welcome them by helping us construct fairie dwellings for the Conservatory and the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Also, build a fairie garden and a troll house to coax fairies and trolls into visiting your home. A Winter Adventure Saturday program at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. $5.00 per child includes activities and materials. Class full.
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Category: Kid's Stuff Date: 3/31/2012 Time: 10 am to 12 pm
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