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Arb Parking Tip There are often FREE street parking spaces available on Oswego St. near the Arb's Geddes Street entrance. Click here for a map.
what's in bloom
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum burst to life come spring time. The Peonies start to peek. The woody plants begin to flower. The daffodil line emerges at the Arb. Check out the bloom calendar.
Question: How do I force branches for blooming indoors?
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Yellow Bellied Sapsucker photographed at Nichols Arboretum on 3/27/2007 by Andreas Kanon. Click here to visit Andreas' website.

Birding has long been a popular activity at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum attracting local birding groups and enthusiasts alike. We have compiled the information below to share recent bird reports and to help connect you with local birders.

  • Recent sightings
Below are a few birds that can often be found at Nichols Arboretum, one of Ann Arbor's premium birding areas.
 
  • Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers
  • Red-Tailed Hawk
  • Gold Crowned Kinglet
  • Song Sparrow
  • Coopers Hawk
  • Dark Eyed Junco
  • Winter Wren
  • Brown Creepers
  • Red-breasted Nuthatch
  • Fox Sparrows
  • Local Groups and Resources
Below are links to local groups, e-mail discussion groups, and online resouces regarding birding.
 
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