The River Landing shows a fresh approach to bank stabilization. Heavy use, lack of vegetation, concrete rubble and the natural flow of the river all contributed to severe degradation of the banks. River Landing shows the combined use of rubble removal, regrading, rock rip-rap, erosion control blankets, and planting with native plant fascines, live stakes, plugs and seeds.
 
River Landing is an attractive destination year round. This is a popular location for bird watching, canoeing (please use the canoe dock), fly-fishing access, people-watching, picnicking, reading, sun bathing, etc. River Landing is being managed to show its pre-settlement vegetation, but not all the invasive exotics have yet been removed. If you're not familiar with a fascine - check out River Landing and the interpretive signs.

The River Landing is on the south bank of the Huron River at the Nichols Arboretum.

Generous individuals, foundations, agencies and organizations funded the riverfront improvements. Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum needs private support and provides donors with many giving opportunities and recognition. For more details, please contact the Development Office at 1-734-615-9475.

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