Nature Walk at Bird Hills Nature Area
Bird Hills Nature Area is the largest park in Ann Arbor and a haven for hikers. It contains mesic forest, old field, wet forest, and emergent marsh ecosystems. We will meet at the Newport Road entrance...
View ArticleDesigning Landscapes With Native Plants with Drew Lathin of Creating...
Native plant landscapes can range from formal to informal while being beautiful and supporting wildlife. This conversation will be guided by drawings and pictures of native landscapes to identify tips...
View ArticleAfrican American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County Living Oral...
Find out more about our community’s history as the African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County unveils their “Living History” exhibit.This panel exhibition is part of a...
View ArticleNature Walk at Barton Nature Area
This unique nature area is cradled by an oxbow in the Huron River, which supports a patchwork of interesting habitats like wet meadow, dry prairie, and mesic forests. Much of this nature area is old...
View ArticleKit Homes of Ann Arbor: a Historical Tour
Join kit house researchers Andrew and Wendy Mutch and learn about the fascinating history of catalog and kit homes, including Michigan's role in the kit house industry. The presentation explores the...
View ArticleAsparagus!
Asparagus season is in full swing in Michigan this time of year! Michigan asparagus season begins in late April-early May in the southwest corner of the state; it wraps up in late June in the north. A...
View ArticleNature Walk at Bluffs Nature Area
Home to many trails with access to a small prairie tucked away within the oak-hickory woods, Bluffs is around 40 acres of beautiful Michigan habitat. Under NAP’s care, prairies and oak seedlings are...
View ArticleNature Walk at Furstenburg Nature Area
This long, narrow nature area along the Huron River has many beautiful open areas, where habitats like prairies, a mitigated wetland, and even a sedge meadow are accessible via paths and boardwalks....
View ArticleNature Walk at Argo Nature Area
This 22.5 acre preserve contains an interesting combination of habitats, including emergent wetland, mesic forest, and oak-hickory forest. Harvester butterflies have been seen here in the summer. They...
View ArticleHeirloom Apple Tasting
We're taste-testing some fantastic heirloom apples—all grown right here in Michigan! Come join us at our Westgate Branch, where we will be exploring a diverse array of sweet, sour, crisp, soft, gnarly,...
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