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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 22, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, May 22, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Introduction to the Bonsai &amp;Penjing Garden at Matthaei (May 22, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13168-1182885</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, May 22, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Presentation<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			The Ann arbor Bonsai Society has supported the Bonsai Garden at Matthaei from the start with suggestions, site plan support, committee work, and financial support. All invited to see what&rsquo;s been created. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society.

 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 23, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184723</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, May 23, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 24, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184724</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, May 24, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 25, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184725</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, May 25, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 26, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, May 26, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 27, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, May 27, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 28, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, May 28, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 29, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184729</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, May 29, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 30, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184730</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, May 30, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (May 31, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184731</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, May 31, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Peonies Galore Sale &amp;Peony Festival (June 1, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13170-1182886</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 1, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Other<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			A sale of some of the same varieties of peonies that grow in the Arboretum Peony Garden. This is a popular sale: arrive early. All proceeds benefit Matthaei-Nichols. Includes self-guided tours. Also Saturday, 7 pm, local musical group the Xiangyin Choir, led by Liyan Sun, performs a selection of Chinese songs about flowers and their roles in Chinese culture. Presented by Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols arboretum and the U-M Confucius Institute. Free admission.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 1 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 1, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 1, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 1 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Peony Blossoms and Pure Melodies (June 1, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 1, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.mbgna.umich.edu'>http://www.mbgna.umich.edu</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to enjoy a free concert of Chinese vocal music amid the peonies in the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden. The local musical group Xiangyin Choir, led by Liyan Sun, performs a selection of Chinese songs about flowers and their roles in Chinese culture. A rare opportunity to hear live music in the Arb's peony garden. Free. 734-647-7600. Sponsored by U-M Confucius Institute and the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Peonies Galore Sale &amp;Peony Festival (June 2, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 2, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Other<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			A sale of some of the same varieties of peonies that grow in the Arboretum Peony Garden. This is a popular sale: arrive early. All proceeds benefit Matthaei-Nichols. Includes self-guided tours. Also Saturday, 7 pm, local musical group the Xiangyin Choir, led by Liyan Sun, performs a selection of Chinese songs about flowers and their roles in Chinese culture. Presented by Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols arboretum and the U-M Confucius Institute. Free admission.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hostas from Hybridizer to Retailer (June 2, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 2, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Presentation<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			Join group members for a contest in which seed-raised hybrids are voted on. Attendees encouraged to bring divisions of their favorite hosta breeder plants to exchange. Bring a dish to pass or sack lunch. Presented by Hosta Hybridizer Group. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 2, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Balance in Bloom  (June 3, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, June 3, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Health / Wellness Clinic<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/'>http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/</a><br />			</p>
			A free monthly wellness program for adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment who are interested in practicing mindful skills for inner and outer balance. Presented by Mich. Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease Center (MADC). Register with MADC: 936-8803. 

Also June 3, July 8, &amp; August 5

 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, June 3, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, June 4, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, June 5, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 6, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, June 6, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13175-1182891</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, June 6, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, June 7, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13175-1182894</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, June 7, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workdays – Nichols Arboretum (June 8, 2013 9:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 8, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Enjoy and learn about the beautiful natural areas at Nichols Arboretum as you contribute to restoration efforts there. Education and tools provided. Individuals welcome to drop-in; groups register in advance. Volunteers under age 18 must submit a permission form prior to participation; those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (734) 647-8528 or email the volunteer coordinator: tgriffit@umich.edu.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 8 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday – Nichols Arboretum (June 8, 2013 9:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13146-1182846</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 8, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. 

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 8 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 8, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 8 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 8, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 8 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 9, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 9, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 9 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 9, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Catching Your Breath (June 10, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, June 10, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Health / Wellness Clinic<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/'>http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/</a><br />			</p>
			A free monthly wellness program for caregivers/partners of adults living with memory loss. Designed for learning and practicing stress resilience and creative skills essential for continued health and well being. Presented by the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center.

To register: call 734-936-8803

Also May 15, June 10, July 10, August 12.
 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, June 10, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>How to Get Started Exhibiting Roses (June 10, 2013 7:30pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13176-1182903</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, June 10, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			Plus Q&amp;A and refreshments. Presented by Huron Valley Rose Society. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 11, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, June 11, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 12, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, June 12, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Catching a Swarm of Bees (June 12, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, June 12, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Class / Instruction<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			Tonight&rsquo;s program focuses on catching swarms. An award will be presented to the new beekeeper who has caught the earliest swarm and can share their story through mandatory record keeping photos of the event. Presented by Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers.

 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 13, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, June 13, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, June 13, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 14, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, June 14, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, June 14, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workdays – Matthaei Botanical Gardens (June 15, 2013 9:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 15, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Enjoy and learn about the beautiful natural areas at Matthaei Botanical Gardens as you contribute to restoration efforts there. Education and tools provided. Individuals welcome to drop-in; groups register in advance. Volunteers under age 18 must submit a permission form prior to participation; those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (734) 647-8528 or email the volunteer coordinator: tgriffit@umich.edu.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday –Matthaei Botanical Gardens (June 15, 2013 9:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13150-1182855</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 15, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.

9 a.m.-noon, meet at  Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free (metered parking at Matthaei). Preregistration requested. 647-8528.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 15, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 15, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 16, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 16, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rose Show at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (June 16, 2013 12:00pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 16, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 12:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Presentation<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			All invited to bring in named roses and information about their growing habits after 7 am. Followed by an afternoon display of the entries to help visitors plan for their own gardens. Presented by Huron Valley Rose Society. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 16, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 17, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, June 17, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 18, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, June 18, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Caribou Summer – Secrets of the Tundra (June 18, 2013 7:30pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13179-1182906</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, June 18, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Presentation<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://michigan.sierraclub.org/huron/'>http://michigan.sierraclub.org/huron/</a><br />			</p>
			Biologists Jim and Kathy Bricker share their 7-week canoe trip near Canada&rsquo;s Arctic Circle, where they experienced Arctic wildflowers and birds, grizzly bears, muskox, other wildlife, and the artifacts of native Inuit people. The Brickers will narrate the DVD in person. Presented by Sierra Club Huron Valley Group. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 19, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184750</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, June 19, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 20, 2013 10:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, June 20, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Shakespeare in the Arb 2013 - Featuring Much Ado about Nothing (June 20, 2013 6:30pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13175-1182893</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, June 20, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 21, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184752</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, June 21, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Shakespeare in the Arb 2013 - Featuring Much Ado about Nothing (June 21, 2013 6:30pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, June 21, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title> Light of Life: A Summer Solstice Concert at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (June 21, 2013 7:30pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13180-1182907</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Friday, June 21, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to a free outdoor concert in celebration of the year's longest day and night. Featuring Robert Spalding Newcomb, guitar and sitar; James Aikman, keyboard; and Ken Kozora, percussion, flute, and bass. Free. 734.647.7600.
 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 22, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184753</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 22, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Shakespeare in the Arb 2013 - Featuring Much Ado about Nothing (June 22, 2013 6:30pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13175-1182899</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, June 22, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Retaining Identity Art Exhibition (June 23, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13487-1184754</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 23, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Matthaei Botanical Gardens is the venue for this special show of art created by older adults with memory loss and art students working in a variety of materials and media. The exhibit is based on the class created by U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design Associate Professor Anne Mondro. Partnering with the U-M Silver Club mild memory loss program club members, including the newer Elderberry (barely elder) group, students guided the members in art making. The theme of the semester was &ldquo;Lessons Learned.&rdquo; Students and club members shared experiences and expertise to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The final result is an art exhibition for the Club Members, care partners and students. This traveling exhibition captures the spirit of creativity and embraces a shared experience. 

Sponsored by U-M Geriatrics Center,  Silver Club  Mild Memory Loss Programs; U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art &amp; Design; U-M  Alzheimer's Disease Center; and U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum.
 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Herb Summit at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (June 23, 2013 12:00pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 23, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 12:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			Noted scientist and herbalist Bronwen Gates discusses how herbs support our well-being, and Sunshine Farms owner and past president of the Michigan Herb Associates Jean Riggs presents ideas and recipes using herbs (with handouts). $20 fee supports the Herb Garden at Matthaei. Presented by Herb Study Group.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Shakespeare in the Arb 2013 - Featuring Much Ado about Nothing (June 23, 2013 6:30pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13175-1182902</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, June 23, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Performance<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/Shakespeare_Spring.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Directed by Kate Mendeloff of the Residential Colege and played by University of Michigan students and local actors, Shakespeare in the Arb offers an interactive outdoor theater experience as the production moves through various sections of the Arb. Presented by U-M Residential College &amp; Matthaei-Nichols. For ticket prices call 647-7600 or visit the Matthaei-Nichols website. Tickets available day of performance only. Arrive early: tickets sell out quickly. 

Parking available free on weekends and after 5 pm weeknights in U-M blue lots on Washington Hts. and Nichols Dr. below the U-M Hospital and paid parking available in the hospital P2 parking structure. Performances cancelled in case of inclement weather. Call ahead or visit Matthaei-Nichols on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Bonsai: Art vs. Hobby (June 26, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, June 26, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org'>http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org</a><br />			</p>
			Noted East Coast bonsai artist Jim Doyle discusses bonsai as art more than hobby. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Bonsai Workshop with Jim Doyle at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (June 27, 2013 6:00pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13183-1182910</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, June 27, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Workshop / Seminar<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org'>http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org</a><br />			</p>
			Jim will evaluate and suggest design options for bonsai brought to the workshop. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Walking Tour of the Herb Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (July 1, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13185-1182911</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, July 1, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Other<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Learn about the Alexandra Hicks Herb Knot Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens on this early summer walking tour. Presented by Herb Study Group. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jul 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Balance in Bloom  (July 8, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13154-1182867</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, July 8, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Health / Wellness Clinic<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/'>http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/</a><br />			</p>
			A free monthly wellness program for adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment who are interested in practicing mindful skills for inner and outer balance. Presented by Mich. Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease Center (MADC). Register with MADC: 936-8803. 

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			<pubDate>Mon, 8 Jul 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Summer Bee Hive Management with Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers (July 9, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13186-1182912</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, July 9, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			An in-depth look at summer hive management, including how to detect varroa mites and hive beetles and how to reduce their negative impact. Plus, a look at the bee-safe &ldquo;sugar roll&rdquo; process. Presented by Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Catching Your Breath (July 10, 2013 6:30pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, July 10, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Health / Wellness Clinic<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/'>http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/</a><br />			</p>
			A free monthly wellness program for caregivers/partners of adults living with memory loss. Designed for learning and practicing stress resilience and creative skills essential for continued health and well being. Presented by the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center.

To register: call 734-936-8803

Also May 15, June 10, July 10, August 12.
 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rain Garden Tour (July 10, 2013 6:45pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, July 10, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 6:45pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Other<br />
			<b>Location:</b>  Off Campus Location<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.wildones.org/chapters/annarbor/'>http://www.wildones.org/chapters/annarbor/</a><br />			</p>
			A tour of Master Rain Gardener Roger Moon&rsquo;s garden shows how a rain garden works. 3533 Prestwick Ct, Ann Arbor. Presented by Wild Ones Ann Arbor Chapter. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Backyard Habitats (July 11, 2013 5:30pm)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, July 11, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 5:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Class / Instruction<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Children and their parents invited to take a hike in Nichols Arboretum to the riverfront landing and test water quality, search for aquatic and terrestrial organisms, and learn what makes their habitats healthy. Then create a take-home booklet to monitor and protect the plants and animals that call your neighborhood home. $5.00/child includes activities and materials.

 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday – Nichols Arboretum (July 13, 2013 9:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13146-1182847</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, July 13, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. 

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>The North Country Trail, a Well-Kept Secret (July 16, 2013 7:30pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13189-1182915</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, July 16, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:30pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Presentation<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://michigan.sierraclub.org/huron/'>http://michigan.sierraclub.org/huron/</a><br />			</p>
			Hear Mike Dundas, President of the Chief Baw Beese Chapter of the North Country Trail in southern Michigan, outline the beauty, diversity, challenges, and opportunities associated with this relatively unknown trail&rsquo;s development. Presented by Sierra Club Huron Valley Group. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday –Matthaei Botanical Gardens (July 20, 2013 9:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13150-1182856</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, July 20, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.

9 a.m.-noon, meet at  Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free (metered parking at Matthaei). Preregistration requested. 647-8528.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Things with Wings  (July 21, 2013 1:00pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13190-1182916</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, July 21, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 1:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Fair / Festival<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All ages invited to an event that includes Monarch Watch with live butterflies and information on monarch migration; Washtenaw County Audubon Society with information about Safe Passage; Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers and UM Bees student group with an observation hive and information on backyard beekeeping. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Bonsai Design Options (July 24, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13191-1182918</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, July 24, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org'>http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to hear a three-member panel offer advice on bonsai design. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Digital Measurement of Hosta Color (July 28, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13192-1182919</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, July 28, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Presentation<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
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			Participants encouraged to bring their hosta hybrids to exchange, and donate $5 to choose from 1-year-old &ldquo;Seedlings of Promise,&rdquo; i.e., ones that show promise for breeding but have not yet been tested. Bring a dish to pass or sack lunch. Presented by Hosta Hybridizer Group. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Balance in Bloom  (August 5, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13154-1182868</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, August 5, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Health / Wellness Clinic<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/'>http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/</a><br />			</p>
			A free monthly wellness program for adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment who are interested in practicing mindful skills for inner and outer balance. Presented by Mich. Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease Center (MADC). Register with MADC: 936-8803. 

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			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Aug 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday – Nichols Arboretum (August 10, 2013 9:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13146-1182848</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, August 10, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hankerd Prairie Hike (August 11, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13193-1182920</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, August 11, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Recreational / Games<br />
			<b>Location:</b>  Off Campus Location<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.wildones.org/chapters/annarbor'>http://www.wildones.org/chapters/annarbor</a><br />			</p>
			Explore Pinckney Recreation Area prairie and a BYO picnic lunch. Info and details: wildones.org/chapters/annarbor. Presented by Wild Ones Ann Arbor Chapter. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Catching Your Breath (August 12, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13157-1182874</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Monday, August 12, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Health / Wellness Clinic<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/'>http://www.med.umich.edu/alzheimers/</a><br />			</p>
			A free monthly wellness program for caregivers/partners of adults living with memory loss. Designed for learning and practicing stress resilience and creative skills essential for continued health and well being. Presented by the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center.

To register: call 734-936-8803

Also May 15, June 10, July 10, August 12.
 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Honey, Combs, and Extracting Honey (August 13, 2013 7:00pm)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13194-1182921</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, August 13, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			A discussion of the history and unique properties of honey, a review of the different types of comb and honey extraction methods, and a look at the wisdom of taking honey now or waiting until fall. Presented by Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday –Matthaei Botanical Gardens (August 17, 2013 9:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13150-1182858</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, August 17, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.

9 a.m.-noon, meet at  Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free (metered parking at Matthaei). Preregistration requested. 647-8528.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Dog Days of Summer at Nichols Arboretum (August 18, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13195-1182922</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, August 18, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Recreational / Games<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Bring the family dog to Nichols Arboretum (the&quot;Arb&quot;) for a walk or picnic. The Huron Valley Human Society will be on hand with adoption information. Note: all dogs must be leashed. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Focus on Your Back Yard (August 20, 2013 7:30am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13196-1182923</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Tuesday, August 20, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:30am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://michigan.sierraclub.org/huron/'>http://michigan.sierraclub.org/huron/</a><br />			</p>
			Naturalist Nellie Emery reveals ways to view flora and fauna in our backyards and surrounding areas as they adapt to ever-smaller habitats based on human encroachment. Presented by Sierra Club Huron Valley Group. Free.

 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Sam Graham Trees Hike at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (August 21, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13197-1182924</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, August 21, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Recreational / Games<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			Children and their parents incited to explore this creek side trail at Matthaei and learn about the legacy Sam Graham left behind. $5.00/child includes activities and materials.

 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Ann Arbor Bonsai Society 41st Annual Show (August 24, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13198-1182925</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, August 24, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org'>http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org</a><br />			</p>
			The annual display of the &ldquo;Best of the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society.&rdquo; $3 admission at the door. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Visit the Society's website for more information and specific hours for photography, sales, and display.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Ann Arbor Bonsai Society 41st Annual Show (August 25, 2013 10:00am)</title>
			<link>http://events.umich.edu/event/13198-1182926</link>
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			<b>Date:</b> Sunday, August 25, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 10:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Exhibition<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org'>http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org</a><br />			</p>
			The annual display of the &ldquo;Best of the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society.&rdquo; $3 admission at the door. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Visit the Society's website for more information and specific hours for photography, sales, and display.

 
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			<b>Date:</b> Wednesday, August 28, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Lecture / Discussion<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org'>http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org</a><br />			</p>
			Hear this respected national bonsai artist share his 40-year perspective on the history and development of bonsai in America and on it future as well. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Visit the Society's website for more information. Free.

 
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			<b>Date:</b> Thursday, August 29, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 7:00pm<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Workshop / Seminar<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org'>http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org</a><br />			</p>
			This respected national bonsai artist leads a discussion on the elements of bonsai design and offers advice for the future progress of your bonsai. Presented by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society. Free.

 
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, September 14, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. 

 
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, September 21, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.

9 a.m.-noon, meet at  Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free (metered parking at Matthaei). Preregistration requested. 647-8528.

 
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, October 12, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. 

 
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, October 12, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. 

 
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, October 19, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.

9 a.m.-noon, meet at  Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free (metered parking at Matthaei). Preregistration requested. 647-8528.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, November 9, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. 

 
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday –Matthaei Botanical Gardens (November 16, 2013 9:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, November 16, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.

9 a.m.-noon, meet at  Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free (metered parking at Matthaei). Preregistration requested. 647-8528.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday – Nichols Arboretum (December 14, 2013 9:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, December 14, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Nichols Arboretum - Reader Center<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants in Nichols Arboretum. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. 

9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. 

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eco-Restoration Workday –Matthaei Botanical Gardens (December 21, 2013 9:00am)</title>
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			<b>Date:</b> Saturday, December 21, 2013<br />
			<b>Time:</b> 9:00am<br />
			<b>Event Type:</b> Community Service<br />
			<b>Location:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens<br />
			<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthaei Botanical Gardens &amp; Nichols Arboretum<br />
			<b>Website:</b> <a href='http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp'>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/default.asp</a><br />			</p>
			All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 &amp; under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form.

9 a.m.-noon, meet at  Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free (metered parking at Matthaei). Preregistration requested. 647-8528.

 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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