OFFSITE TOUR: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Enrollment: This class is limited to 25 attendees. A waitlist will be available.
Fee: Member $10, Nonmember $5
Plus and additional $10 for entrance fee.
Note: Parking is $4 for two hours, payable at the kiosk
Matthaei Botanical Gardens education team members will lead an interactive tour of the Great Lakes Gardens and Conservatory to explore plants from the unique plant communities in the Great Lakes Region and from around the world. The Great Lakes Gardens re-create our region’s natural habitats such as open dunes, alvar, and prairies. We will see species found in Michigan and nowhere else in the world, as well as native orchids, and prairie wildflowers. In the gardens, a series of accessible pathways, boardwalks, and overlooks invites up-close views of plants we might never encounter in the wild, while interpretation illuminates the role conservation plays in protecting this unique diversity. Walking shoes are recommended. Stations where one can sit and rest will be available throughout the tour. The tour will be led by Matthaei-Nichols Professional Docent Staff. Driving and parking directions will be sent to class registrants a few days before the tour.
