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Alex Dow Prairie Prairie restoration on a landscape scale. Fire management techniques encourage native prairie species, including tall native grasses, asters, and goldenrod. Summer-fall. Centennial Shrub Collection More than 100 kinds of shrubs that include cornelian cherries followed by native shadblow, lilacs, hydrangeas, spireas, and viburnum. Spring-early summer. Gateway Garden A beautiful assemblage of native plants that attract birds, provide an entrance to the Reader Center, and help mitigate erosion. Summer-fall. Heathdale: Julie Norris Post Collection Appalachian endemics—with an emphasis on azaleas and rhododendrons— grow throughout this protected small valley. Spring bloom. Laurel Ridge A selection of ornamental rhododendrons and their relatives appropriate for our soils and climate thrive here. Spring bloom. Magnolia Glen Huge magnolia blossoms and leaves make this glen a favorite landmark. Spring-summer-fall. Main Valley e heart of the Arb and filled with walkers, runners, groups, and students. Year-round. Oak Openings Oak openings are remnants of a pre-settlement era when native peoples used fire to manage the region. All season. Peony Garden e largest collection of heirloom herbaceous peonies in North America. Currently undergoing a multi-year rejuvenation project that will include more tree peonies. Spring bloom. Riverfront & Landing Great vistas of the Huron River. Planted with species common in pre-settlement era. Dramatic stone steps provide river access. Year-round. School Girls’ Glen Steep trail home to spring flowers and one of the area’s most dramatic mixed oak and hickory stands Year-round. Weddings and Facility Rentals Getting married? Our wedding spaces are among the most popular in the area. We also offer light-filled spaces in the Reader Center for your class, private event, meeting, or retreat. Volunteering Volunteers help us run smoothly and lend a hand with everything from ecosystem restoration to special collections care to helping out with special events. Membership Members receive discounts on special events and tours, reciprocal benefits at other gardens nationwide, and more. Several levels to choose from. Educational Opportunities We offer a range of lectures, workshops, and activities for children and adults. Many of these are free and conducted through our mission-related groups. Visitor Services Our visitors help make us who we are. Some become members or volunteers. Others attend an educational program, get married in the Arb, or take a tour. Whatever you choose, you’ll be contributing to our mission of caring for nature and enriching life. Visitor Guide & Map mbgna.umich.edu 734.647.7600 General Information Admission Free except for special ticketed events. Parking & Transportation Weekdays Nichols Arboretum has no parking lot. Metered street parking nearby is available. Some University parking lots allow public parking in the evenings. Please read signs at entrances to parking lots carefully. Paid parking within walking distance to the Arboretum is available in city or U-M health system parking lots off E. Medical Center Dr. Weekends Free parking is available in U-M parking lots M-29 off East Medical Center Dr. and lot M-28 on Washington Hts. Bus transportation Free U-M blue buses stop near the Arb, as do several Ann Arbor Transit Authority buses. Visit umich.edu or theride.org for more information. Please accept this guide with our compliments, or return unwanted guides to the front desk. ank you for recycling. Printed on 100% recycled fiber, with 50% post-consumer content. Processed chlorine free, using non-oil-based inks. Grounds Sunrise to sunset daily. Reader Center Hours vary based on season and events in the Arb. Please call 734.647.7600 for current hours. Hours Points of Interest MATTHAEI BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NICHOLS ARBORETUM Matthaei: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI Arboretum: 1610 Washington Hts., Ann Arbor, MI mbgna.umich.edu 734.647.7600

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Page 1: Visitor Guide Alex Dow Prairie & Map...Alex Dow Prairie Prairie restoration on a landscape scale. Fire management techniques encourage native prairie species, including tall native

Alex Dow Prairie Prairie restoration on a landscape scale. Fire management techniques encourage native prairie species, including tall native grasses, asters, and goldenrod. Summer-fall.

Centennial Shrub Collection More than 100 kinds of shrubs that include cornelian cherries followed by native shadblow, lilacs, hydrangeas, spireas, and viburnum. Spring-early summer.

Gateway Garden A beautiful assemblage of native plants that attract birds, provide an entrance to the Reader Center, and help mitigate erosion. Summer-fall.

Heathdale: Julie Norris Post Collection Appalachian endemics—with an emphasis on azaleas and rhododendrons—grow throughout this protected small valley. Spring bloom.

Laurel Ridge A selection of ornamental rhododendrons and their relatives appropriate for our soils and climate thrive here. Spring bloom.

Magnolia Glen Huge magnolia blossoms and leaves make this glen a favorite landmark. Spring-summer-fall.

Main Valley The heart of the Arb and filled with walkers, runners, groups, and students. Year-round.

Oak Openings Oak openings are remnants of a pre-settlement era when native peoples used fire to manage the region. All season.

Peony Garden The largest collection of heirloom herbaceous peonies in North America. Currently undergoing a multi-year rejuvenation project that will include more tree peonies. Spring bloom.

Riverfront & Landing Great vistas of the Huron River. Planted with species common in pre-settlement era. Dramatic stone steps provide river access. Year-round.

School Girls’ Glen Steep trail home to spring flowers and one of the area’s most dramatic mixed oak and hickory stands Year-round.

Weddings and Facility Rentals Getting married? Our wedding spaces are among the most popular in the area. We also offer light-filled spaces in the Reader Center for your class, private event, meeting, or retreat.

Volunteering Volunteers help us run smoothly and lend a hand with everything from ecosystem restoration to special collections care to helping out with special events.

Membership Members receive discounts on special events and tours, reciprocal benefits at other gardens nationwide, and more. Several levels to choose from.

Educational Opportunities We offer a range of lectures, workshops, and activities for children and adults. Many of these are free and conducted through our mission-related groups.

Visitor Services

Our visitors help make us who we are. Some become members or volunteers. Others attend an educational program, get married in the Arb, or take a tour. Whatever you choose, you’ll be contributing to our mission of caring for nature and enriching life.

Visitor Guide& Map

mbgna.umich.edu 734.647.7600

General Information

Admission Free except for special ticketed events.

Parking & Transportation Weekdays Nichols Arboretum has no parking lot. Metered street parking nearby is available. Some University parking lots allow public parking in the evenings. Please read signs at entrances to parking lots carefully. Paid parking within walking distance to the Arboretum is available in city or U-M health system parking lots off E. Medical Center Dr. Weekends Free parking is available in U-M parking lots M-29 off East Medical Center Dr. and lot M-28 on Washington Hts. Bus transportation Free U-M blue buses stop near the Arb, as do several Ann Arbor Transit Authority buses. Visit umich.edu or theride.org for more information.

Please accept this guide with our compliments, or return unwanted guides to the front desk. Thank you for recycling.

Printed on 100% recycled fiber, with 50% post-consumer content. Processed chlorine free, using non-oil-based inks.

Grounds Sunrise to sunset daily. Reader CenterHours vary based on season and events in the Arb. Please call 734.647.7600 for current hours.

Hours

Points of Interest

MATTHAEI BOTANICAL GARDENSAND NICHOLS ARBORETUM

Matthaei: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI Arboretum: 1610 Washington Hts., Ann Arbor, MI

mbgna.umich.edu 734.647.7600

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EtiquettePlease observe the following important rules:

Stay on paths and out of beds and trees.

Do not collect flowers, plants, fruits, or leaves.

Do not handle wildlife.

Dogs must be on leashes. Please dispose of dog waste in trash receptacles.

No bicycle riding through the Arb. Please lock bikes at bike racks near the entrances.Shirts and shoes required in all Arb buildings.

No alcohol, campfires, or cooking.

No smoking please!

NICHOLS ARBORETUM

Visitor Center on lower level

FeaturesInformation KioskBathroomDrinking FountainBike RackPicnic AreaScenic OverlookParkingFirst AidEmergency PhoneAccess RampWater Feature

Intersections Distance

To 0.35 Miles/0.56 km7 8

6 7To 0.10 Miles/0.16 km

5 6To 0.45 Miles/0.72 km

To 0.35 Miles/0.56 km54

To 0.40 Miles/0.64 km3 4

To 0.15 Miles/0.24 km32

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To 0.20 Miles/0.32 km2 7

Primary Trail

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Rustic PathSteep

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