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Take a Botanical Break in Ann Arbor

By: Lish Dorset

The University of Michigan is home to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, two separate botanical destinations within Ann Arbor.

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Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Stepping inside the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, you'll find classrooms, display gardens, nature trails and the conservatory.

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The gardens and arboretum strive to offer a nature-based destination for students and residents alike.

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No matter the season, the conservatory is a plant-lover's haven.

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Curious to look at flowers from a different perspective? Try looking at them through a large kaleidoscope.