A botanical garden in Washtenaw County is reminding people to “please be kind to snakes” after a protected species of snake was killed.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is offering free nature walks to the community through April.

Let your creativity run wild at this fairy door workshop for kids in Ann Arbor.

Browse positions currently open at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

Enjoy free guided tours for all ages at Matthaei Botanical Gardens this season.

Help U-M's Campus Farm celebrate its 10th anniversary at HarvestFest.

Explore a new musical installation at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Celebrate the things that fly around us with kid-friendly activities at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Shop produce grown by U-M student at two upcoming events.

University of Michigan's annual peony sale is live now.

A bonsai exhibit and workshops are coming to Matthaei Botanical Gardens in June.

U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens has several internship opportunities available this summer.

Ann Arbor area artists are encouraged to submit up to three drawings, paintings, textiles, sculptures or other types of art for the exhibition.

Push yourself to enjoy the great outdoors this season with U-M's annual challenge.

U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens is now accepting applications for volunteer docents.

The new structure at Matthaei Botanical Gardens was constructed by faculty, students and robots.

Volunteer workdays are back at Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Learn about trees up close at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Ann Arbor Farm & Garden presents its Fall Garden Walk this weekend.

Book a field trip at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Learn more about Dixboro at a free community event on July 30.

See a collection of sculptures inspired by the Great Lakes region at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens are now open for scheduled visits.

All Seasons Ann Arbor is located at 4600 All Seasons Circle.

A natural areas and collections specialist at University of Michigan shares what residents should do to protect their trees from Brood X cicadas.

Shakespeare in the Arb has been canceled. It would have been the theater's 21st season.

The annual survey released Monday, June 22, 2020, of U.S. beekeepers found that honeybee colonies are doing better after a bad year. Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers (A2B2) is offering beginner and intermediate classes for community members interested in bees and beekeeping. Beginner classes will go over basic bee biology and management, equipment and what to expect during the first year of beekeeping. Intermediate classes are intended for individuals with experience keeping bees through the winter and will go over management strategies, swarm prevention and pest/disease treatment. Learn more about the beginner and intermediate classes or register here at www.a2b2club.org/about-bee-school

(Meredith Bruckner)ANN ARBOR – Are you a college student with a strong interest in farming, gardening and environmental education? Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are now accepting applications for the 2021 internship season, which include various paid positions. Required qualifications include a university or college student with enthusiasm for teamwork, willingness to learn and a good work ethic. In-person internship work will take place in accordance with strict COVID safety protocols. As part of the University of Michigan we adhere to university policy and guidelines for all public and employment programs.

To help beat the winter blues, families are encouraged to venture outdoors to play, spend time together and get some fresh air. “In Gaffield Children’s Garden, we provide rich, open-ended nature play experiences. We encourage families to participate and replicate what we do here, in their own homes, apartments, and parks.”One such activity is constructing a winter obstacle course. They posted this obstacle course over the weekend:Anything can be used to construct the obstacle course -- snow balls, sticks, stumps and rope, to name a few items. Make sure you associate a mission with the course: “Let’s hop over three snowballs, circle the stump two times and sprint to the tree.”To see the full guide on creating a fun winter obstacle course, click here.

ANN ARBOR – Who remembers field trips? Luckily, University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens staff are organizing virtual field trips for classrooms and groups. Virtual field trips are offered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here are the topics and recommended grade levels, according to its website:Roots and Shoots : Explore plants and their needs. For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact Youth Education Coordinator Liz Glynn at lizglynn@umich.edu.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan announced that Anthony J. Kolenic will return to Ann Arbor to become the director of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. Kolenic will start his five-year appointment on March 1 and will oversee 40 staff and partners at U-M who maintain and support more than 840 acres at the Matthaei-Nichols properties. Program manager of Matthaei-Nichols, David Betz, has been serving as interim director since Grese retired and will continue until Kolenic’s start date. “MBGNA is vital to the university’s mission and serves as a catalyst for sustainability and inclusive community engagement and education,” Kolenic said in a statement. Prior to joining U-M, he taught from 2006 to 2012 at Michigan State University’s Center for the Integrative Studies of Arts and Humanities.

ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan’s Matthaei-Nichols botanical gardens and arboretum has launched a fun new campaign to encourage families to enjoy the outdoors this month. Its #everydayoutdoors campaign challenges families to complete a series of outdoor activities like rolling down hills, finding animal tracks and foraging for acorns. The only thing you need to do is get outside!”Every Day Outdoors challenge activities for December 2020. (University of Michigan Matthaei-Nichols)Share your photos with @matthaeinichols on Instagram with the hashtag #everydayoutdoors. Enjoy the winter fun!

ANN ARBOR – Air plants, succulents, cacti, oh my! The University of Michigan’s Matthaei-Nichols 2020 Greenhouse Sale has kicked off with a large selection of houseplant varieties. Once purchases are made, you can select a time to stop by the Matthaei Visitor Center for a contactless pick up. See the full online sale here. For more information about the gardens and upcoming events, visit www.mbgna.umich.edu.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting an open call for artists to exhibit their work in its Visitor Center. Although the building is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the gallery is currently being booked for 2021 and 2022. The center is searching for traditional or contemporary nature-based artwork. “Matthaei Botanical Gardens is dedicated to promoting environmental enjoyment, stewardship and sustainability,” reads a statement on its website. “Art exhibits in our Visitor Center connect to a vast audience from the local area and abroad, from young and old, and from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.”While 2D media is preferred, some 3D art can be accommodated.

ANN ARBOR Summer in Nichols Arboretum is defined by the beautiful peony garden, long hikes and performances of Shakespeare in the Arb. The unique live theater production has canceled its 2020 season that was set to run June 14 through July 8 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the collaboration between Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Nichols Arboretum and University of Michigans Residential College was set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an adaptation of A Midsummer Nights Dream.We hope to bring this special 20th anniversary celebration of Shakespeare in the Arb back in 2021, said organizers in on the events website. In the meantime, well be featuring special Shakespeare in the Arb content on our website and social media in June.Shakespeare in the Arb performances have no stage. Instead, actors guide the audience through the scenic 120-acre Nichols Arboretum, incorporating scenes of nature and vast panoramas into the play.

ANN ARBOR - If you love bonsai trees, then you'll want to put this on your calendar. On Aug. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the annual Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Show & Sale returns to Matthaei Botanical Gardens. The annual Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Show & Sale at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. (Credit: Michele Yanga)Founded in 1970, the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society is an active group that meets regularly and holds workshops throughout the local community. Ann Arbor Bonsai Society members demonstrate the art of bonsai at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

ANN ARBOR - Looking to spruce up your garden or countertops with something new and fresh? Don't miss the annual Wildflower and Native Plant Sale at Matthaei Botanical Gardens on Aug. 17 and 18. Plants for sale are native herbaceous and woody plants, many of which are grown on-site by Matthaei staff and volunteers. Why buy plant native plants? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.