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DTSTAMP:20260630T140956
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T170000
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SUMMARY:Other:Snake Week: Massasauga Magic with Steven Parrish
DESCRIPTION:Our own Natural Areas Steward and resident Massasauga expert Steven Parrish will lead a guided walk along trails that encompass Massasauga habitat. Learn why these shy\, somewhat reclusive snakes love Matthaei and how land stewardship provides for many of the needs of this iconic Michigan species and the plant and animals species on which they depend.  Closed toe shoes are required for the hike.
UID:149181-21905892@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149181
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:nature,tour,walk
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260701T120833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T113000
SUMMARY:Other:Nature Play Pop-Up: Snake Week! Snake Clay Play
DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free\, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups.  Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature\, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home. No registration\, free event. First to arrive\, first to play. Kids can join in as spaces open during the pop-ups. Suggested ages 3-7.  Please note that all materials stay unless otherwise specified.
UID:149193-21905950@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149193
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:matthaei botanical gardens kids children nature,children
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260701T120833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T190000
SUMMARY:Other:Nature Play Pop-Up: Snake Week! Snake Clay Play
DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free\, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups.  Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature\, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home. No registration\, free event. First to arrive\, first to play. Kids can join in as spaces open during the pop-ups. Suggested ages 3-7.  Please note that all materials stay unless otherwise specified.
UID:149193-21905951@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149193
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:matthaei botanical gardens kids children nature,children
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260701T121318
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T190000
SUMMARY:Other:Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration
DESCRIPTION:We love snakes\, and lucky for us\, the people who REALLY love snakes are our friends.  Herptologists\, post-doctoral fellow Dr. Michael Hogan\, doctoral student and researcher Natasha Stepanova &  Dr. Hayley Crowell will bring their own snakes\, 3-D printed models\, stories and deep learning experiences to share with the public. MBGNA Family friendly activities and scavenger hunts will be available throughout the evening too!   Bring your questions and your curiosity!
UID:149194-21905954@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149194
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:matthaei botanical gardens,massasauga
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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DTSTAMP:20260701T121540
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T183000
SUMMARY:Other:Snake Week: Searching for Snakes!
DESCRIPTION:We’ve been learning about snakes all week.  Let’s go out again to search for slithery friends with our snake experts: Dr. Michael Hogan\, Natasha Stepanova\, and Dr. Hayley Crowell.  This is a family-friendly hike.  Closed-toe shoes required.
UID:149195-21905955@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149195
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:matthaei botanical gardens
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260701T120833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T163000
SUMMARY:Other:Nature Play Pop-Up: Snake Week! Snake Clay Play
DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free\, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups.  Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature\, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home. No registration\, free event. First to arrive\, first to play. Kids can join in as spaces open during the pop-ups. Suggested ages 3-7.  Please note that all materials stay unless otherwise specified.
UID:149193-21905952@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149193
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:matthaei botanical gardens kids children nature,children
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260701T121940
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T183000
SUMMARY:Other:Wonder Walk: Perfect Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Native Plants are essential for native pollinators.  The beauty of MBGNA is the care of planning of native plants that provide food\, habitat and nesting spaces for these important insect friends..  Join Insect behavior scientist and doctoral candidate Joey Caldwell to look for summer flowers and their perfect summer pollinators.   \n \n\n-------\nMatthaei Botanical Gardens hosts free guided Wonder Walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the season\, with occasional additional walks and special-topic programs offered on other days. Walk themes\, times\, and formats may vary.\n\nWonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that encourage observation\, exploration\, and connection with nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group\, we may split into two groups to deliver the same content at different engagement levels.\n\nWednesday walks begin at 5:00 pm. Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. We recommend gathering about 10 minutes before the start — inside the lobby at Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, or outside the Reader Center for walks held at Nichols Arboretum.
UID:149200-21905960@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149200
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:walk,matthaei botanical gardens,nature
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260608T100709
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T170000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Ferns & Friends: Nature Walk at the Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Ambassador program and Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) for an outdoor walk at the Nichols Arboretum. We will go on a short nature trail and engage in reflective activities as we discover the beauty of the Arb. Meet us at the bus stop outside of Markley Hall (facing the hospital on E Medical Center Dr)\, and we'll walk over to the Arb together.\n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is encouraged. This event is part of Welcome to Michigan and is primarily intended for students. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions.\n\nPlease note that this session requires walking outdoors on an uneven trail over a distance of approximately a mile. This event may be cancelled in the case of hazardous weather conditions - we will contact registered participants if this is the case. Please wear comfortable attire and dress for the weather.
UID:148578-21904471@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148578
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,arb,Planet Blue,plant,plants,Sustainability,walk,Welcome to Michigan,welcome week,Welcome2026,Welcome26,Well-being,wellness,environmental,garden,nichols arboretum arb,Free,flower,flora fauna,Environment,Ecology,community gathering,arboretum,native plant,nichols arboretum,nichols,nature,native plants,hike,Mindfulness,In Person,hiking
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260605T110236
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T160000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Harvest Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:This open house event is a dynamic celebration of U-M's student-driven food initiatives\, emphasizing sustainability\, social justice\, and creativity. Join us for lawn games\, arts and crafts\, live music\, delectable food demonstrations\, artistry\, and informative tables from both student and community organizations.\n\nBuses will run on a continuous loop\, departing from the Central Campus Transit Center starting at 12:40 PM. Expect a bus every 20 minutes between these locations.
UID:148583-21904481@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148583
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Food,Climate Week
LOCATION:Campus Farm
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