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Nichols Arboretum was designed by noted American landscape gardener and University of Michigan alumnus O. C. Simonds, and opened in 1907. The 128-acre (52 ha) arboretum is named for Esther Connor Nichols and her husband Walter, who donated part of the land for the arboretum in 1906.
Explore the natural beauty and diversity of Nichols Arboretum through nearly 3.5 miles of scenic trails that intricately weave through this stunning landscape. Our trail system connects all three entrances, making it easy for visitors to embark on a journey of discovery, with helpful maps available at Nichols Drive, Geddes Road, and Washington ...
By 1906, Simonds had laid out a plan for the property, and a year later the new garden opened. Ultimately renamed the Nichols Arboretum, the parklike landscape would become one of the most cherished open spaces in Ann Arbor.
The Arb has extensive but dispersed collections of native and exotic trees and shrubs masterfully crafted into a naturalistic landscape begun by O. C. Simonds in 1907. As you explore you'll find one of the richest landscapes in the region that presents vast panoramas, broad valleys, and intimate dales and glens.
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The Arboretum was designed by the well-known landscape designer O.C. Simonds, who designed some of Chicago's park system and Graceland Cemetery after studying at the UM. Simonds used the steep glacial topography to include areas for both collections and natural areas.
May 29, 2022 · Known as the “Heart of the Arb,” it was designed in 1906 by landscape architect O.C. Simonds, who sought to create boundaries around the valley similar to the glaciers that left the area...
In 1906, OC Simmonds (UM 1878) designed the sweeping vistas and intimate coves still evident and enjoyed by more than 100,000 people each year. Simmonds incorporated native plants to emphasize and enhance the Arboretum's rolling topography and breathtaking overlooks.
