Think about the first time you saw a mountain range, or a sand dune on the west side of Michigan, think about how you feel when you take a walk in the woods, or walk by a river. Think about your favorite tree. Roots keep us grounded. They tend to be there all the time. Branches are new things that grow, that may change year to year. What is it about nature that makes many of us feel calmer, more relaxed, more grounded, more centered? How can we help connect the dots to show how nature can help our mental health? Join Todd Sevig, PhD, Psychologist and Advisor to MBGNA Director, and Liz Glynn, MBGNA Education Lead, for a Wonder Walk focused on the Wonder of Nature to support our well-being. Learn how taking time in nature can support our mental health.
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. These walks are FREE, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.

Wednesday walks begin at 5:00 pm. Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start