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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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- 2012 U-M Nichols Arboretum Peony Festival
The Peony Festival this year celebrates the 90th anniversary of the famed Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden, the largest collection of antique and heirloom peonies in North America. The festival also features free staff-led and self-guided tours, cut-flower display in the Reader Center, and more. Free admission. Nichols Arboretum is open sunrise to sunset.
Stay tuned for more information. For updates on the Garden, visit our website, Facebook page, Twitter @MatthaeiNicholsor call for more information, 734.647.7600.
Location: Nichols Arboretum Date: 5/15/2012 to 6/5/2012 Date Details: Tues., May 15 through Tues., June 5 (dates are approximate and depend on weather) Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm - Free Guided Peony Garden Tours
All invited for a series of twice-daily, free staff-led tours of the U-M Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden, May 15-20 during the 2012 peony bloom season. All tours take place in the Arboretum, 1610 Washington Hts., at 12:15 & 7 pm. Due to unseasonably warm weather last winter and this spring we've moved the bloom time up. For updates on the peony garden and bloom times visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.
Thursday, May 17
12:15 p
What’s in a Name?
Peony names of the past—the who, what, when, and why
7:00 pm
Best in Show
Top-ranked peonies and why they were considered champions in their time
Location: Nichols Arboretum Date: 5/17/2012 Date Details: Thursday, May 17, 12:15 & 7 pm Time: 12:15 pm to 7:30 pm
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