 Outdoor gardens at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens | |
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| Established | 1907 |
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| Location | 1800 N. Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105[1] |
| Coordinates | 42°16′53″N 83°43′24″W / 42.28131°N 83.72329°W |
| Type | Arboretum and Botanical Gardens |
| Director | Anthony Kolenic [2] |
| Curator | David Michener |
| Owner | University of Michigan |
| Website | Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum |
The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens (300 acres, 121 hectares) includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats and is part of the organization Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.[1] It was established in 1907.[3]
The botanical gardens includes outdoor display gardens, the Gaffield Children's Garden, a 10,000+ square-foot conservatory, and natural areas with walking trails.[1] The gardens are named after former Michigan regent Frederick C. Matthaei Sr. and his wife Mildred, who donated 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land.[4]
- ^ a b c "Visitor Guide & Map" (PDF). Matthaei Botanical Gardens University of Michigan. June 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Marowski, Steve (24 December 2020). "New director picked for Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Nichols Arboretum". Michigan Live. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Strategic Plan". Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ Bush, Larry (26 March 1973). "Regent-Emeritus Fred Matthaei Dies". Ann Arbor News. Retrieved 2024-02-02 – via Ann Arbor District Library.