Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

  1. June 7, 2026

    W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden putting on quite a show

    The famed peonies at the University of Michigan’s W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden rarely disappoint when they reach full bloom. This year, they are treating visitors to an especially stunning display.

  2. September 22, 2025

    Institute for Energy Solutions grants support living learning labs

    The Institute for Energy Solutions is awarding nearly $500,000 for three faculty-led energy-focused living learning laboratory projects.

  3. May 21, 2025

    Nichols Arboretum offering free shuttles as peony bloom nears

    The W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden, on the grounds of the Nichols Arboretum, is anticipating reaching peak peony bloom mid-week the week of May 26.

  4. May 16, 2025

    Architects to bring light installation to Nichols Arboretum

    A faculty collaboration between U-M and Bowling Green State University is creating a unique structure using specialized glass building units to modulate and transform light.

  5. September 13, 2023

    MBGNA work propels center focused on Indigenous people

    U-M is set to play a pivotal role in the newly announced National Science Foundation center that will braid Indigenous knowledge systems with Western science to address some of our most pressing issues.

  6. September 11, 2023

    Web developer’s photography passion takes flight

    Jocelyn Anderson, a web developer in LSA, has photographed or taken video of more than 200 species of birds in Michigan and shares them on her Instagram account and website.

  7. August 25, 2023

    Storms force temporary closure of Nichols Arboretum

    Nichols Arboretum will be closed temporarily while teams assess and address damage from recent severe storms. Matthaei Botanical Gardens remains open. Please check the Matthaei-Nichols website for updates.

  8. June 5, 2023

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  9. April 3, 2023

    Michigan App upgrade encourages nature exploration

    Nature Rx, a collaboration with Voices of the Staff and Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, is now available for Michigan App users to quickly find a bit of nature near them to explore.

  10. April 3, 2023

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.