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Auditorium. A light-filled space with high ceilings that offers year-round views of the Gateway Garden at Matthaei. Great for meetings, retreats, workshops, memorials, and buffet or lecture dinners. The auditorium can also be used as a backup space for weddings in case of inclement weather. The auditorium can accommodate up to 100 guests for a ...
Walking trails in the arb. Nearly 3.5 miles of trails crisscross the Arb and connect all three of its entrances: at Nichols Drive, Geddes Road, and Washington Heights. The trails pass by or through important areas of the Arboretum such as the peony garden, Heathdale, Alex Dow Field, along the Huron River, the main valley, and others.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Hours Closed Mondays 10am–4:30pm Tue–Sun 10am–8:00pm Wed. Admission Free. Location 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Nichols ...
Both the gardens and the arboretum locations also offer wheelchair-accessible restrooms. For those picnicking, we offer accessible outdoor patios and picnic areas overlooking the peony garden at Nichols Arboretum and the Gateway Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, as well as near the west parking lot of Matthaei. Wheelchairs can be checked ...
Nov 30, 2023 · Published November 30, 2023. Beaver Dam John Metzler. For the first time since the gardens were founded in 1907, beavers have made a home at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Their dam and lodge can be seen from a trail near the Fleming Creek Overlook. “I first noticed the signs during a staff walking event on November 1st,” said Jeff Plakke ...
Another way to utilize this Herb Knot Garden space, is to set up chairs facing the entrance to the Garden, all on the long grass mall area, and have the ceremony conducted in front of the constructed arbor. The Herb Knot Garden's peak season is during June and July. The lavender borders usually flower in July and are fragrant throughout the summer.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Hours Closed Mondays 10am–4:30pm Tue–Sun 10am–8:00pm Wed. Admission Free. Location 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Nichols ...
