A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction after around 250 peonies were cut at the University of Michigan's Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden last month.

Peonies were cut and destroyed at the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden.

Peonies were cut and destroyed at the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden.

There are more than 10,000 pink, red, white and yellow flowers at peak bloom.

City of Ann Arbor officials announced on Wednesday that the overflow was caused by a sewer pipe blockage made up of gravel and dirt from a collapsed sewer pipe.

Longtime drama professor at the University of Michigan, Kate Mendeloff, has died.

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

The Zombie Run returns on Oct. 21.

Several streets and roads will be closed between 3 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to accommodate the event.

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

The Peony Garden at U-M's Nichols Arboretum has a new name.

Here's how you can purchase tickets to the beloved Shakespeare in the Arb on U-M's campus.

Applying fertilizer derived from nutrient-rich urine could have environmental and economic benefits, say the professors.

Two University of Michigan researchers are putting the “pee” in peony.

See what U-M has in store for its Peony Garden's centennial.

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

Here's a roundup of our favorite places to go for a stroll in Tree Town.

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

Here's how you can volunteer during peak bloom weekend in 2022.

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

Here's a list of activities to enjoy in nature in the Ann Arbor area.

Here's a list of activities to enjoy in nature in the Ann Arbor area.

The Ann Arbor Marathon has received city approval to take place in October.

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

U-M's famed Peony Garden in Ann Arbor is beginning to bloom.

Happy Friday!

A “root ball” blocked a pipe causing an estimated 600 gallons of sanitary sewage to overflow in part of the Nichols Arboretum.

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

Spring has sprung!

Happy Friday!

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

The peony garden at Nichols Arboretum will reopen to the public this year.

Submit your best spring photos through April 29.

No sewage reached any storm sewer or watercourse.

(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 – 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 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.

Run for your life in the annual 5K run/walk on Oct. 25 at the annual Zombie Run in Nichols Arboretum. The fright fest involves racing through the Arb's trails during a full-scale zombie attack. Shirts are not guaranteed after Oct. 7 and registration ends on Oct. 22. Designated " safe areas, " including the water station, will be located throughout the course. safe areas, including the water station, will be located throughout the course.

ANN ARBOR - With a nickname like "Tree Town," you know that Ann Arbor is going to have some super spectacular fall foliage. Specifically, the picturesque University of Michigan campus is a perfectly ideal spot for leaf-peeping once summer winds down and there's a crisp feeling in the air. Matthaei Botanical GardensFurther from downtown, visitors can find stunning maple groves during the autumn months at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Photo: PexelsLaw QuadWhile gorgeous anytime of year, the Law Quad is especially beautiful during the autumn months. Photo: PexelsNorth CampusOften overlooked by visitors, the North Campus area at the university is sprawling, walkable, and scenic - especially in the fall.

ANN ARBOR - Steps away from the Nichols Arboretum and the University of Michigan's campus, this five-bedroom home at 2023 Seneca Ave. has just gone up for sale. Built in 1924, the brick and stucco Tudor has been beautifully maintained and still has many of its original features, including hardwood floors, built-ins, and preserved trim and moldings. Newer features include a renovated kitchen with a colorful Motawi Tile backsplash and updated bathrooms. The third floor was renovated in 2001 and includes an extra bedroom, nanny's suite or office, a flex space and a full bathroom. Credit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettCredit: Augie BonettAll About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.