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Date(s): Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Venue: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosts free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.
Walks are designed for all ages. If there is a large mixed-age group they may split into two sets to offer different levels of engagement. Adults must stay with their children.
No registration required. They recommend gathering 10 min early in the lobby of the Gardens.
Walk with Natural Areas staff through rich and diverse ecosystems that host the elusive Massasauga rattlesnake, a species delicately balanced between survival and vulnerability. Learn about the intricate life history of the Massasauga, including its unique adaptations and its vital role in the ecosystem. Our guided walk emphasizes the importance of habitat protection and stewardship, offering insights into conservation efforts aimed at preserving these fragile environments. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Snake Week
This event is part of Snake Week at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Pick up activity sheets and stickers throughout the week or join one of the special events.
🐍 Wednesday, July 16 Wonder Walks: Lives of Local Snakes
🐍 Thursday, July 17 Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration with UM Museum of Zoology
Other Guided Nature Walks at Matthaei
🌿 Wednesday, June 24 Wonder Walk: Summer Solstice
- Date(s): Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Cost: Free. Parking fee required
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- Organizer: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
- Organizer Phone: Not Provided
- Organizer Email: Not Provided
Venue: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Address: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor
- Animals
- Arbor Annie's Highlights
- Elementary
- Free
- High Schoolers
- Hikes/Walks
- Middle Schoolers
- Nature
- Outdoor
- Parents
- Preschoolers
- Solstice
- Winter Fun
Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be cancelled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, or we can make mistakes.
