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Nature Walk at Stapp Nature Area
Stapp Nature Area is a small park adjacent to the Traverwood Branch of the AADL. It contains mature oak-hickory forest and a vernal pond that is home to plentiful frogs, toads, turtles and salamanders!...
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Nature Walk at Mary Beth Doyle Park
Mary Beth Doyle Park is an 81-acre park near AADL’s Malletts Creek Branch. It has both paved and unpaved trails that meander through woods and wetlands. A large pond near the center of the park is a...
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Fall Leaf Creatures
We'll go on a short walk to gather fall leaves and then create adorable leaf creatures on construction paper!Meet at the Traverwood program room to head out for leaf gathering.Event Start: Saturday,...
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Advent Reflections from Michigan's Northern Woods with Author Gayle Boss
Inspired by the landscape and animals of the north woods, Michigan author Gayle Boss writes with the heart of a poet in her new collection of Advent reflections "All Creation Waits."Twenty-five...
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Visions of Home: Photographs of Michigan
Native Michiganders Kate Jackman and Jennifer Wooley are Fresh Coast Photography. Their collection of photos celebrates the beauty of Michigan, from the serene shore and icy waters of Lake Superior and...
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Rain Gardens Nature Walk
We will tour the newly planted public rain gardens and highlight a few nearby residential rain gardens. Meet at the Wurster Park entrance at Madison and 4th in Ann Arbor.Learn how these rain gardens...
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Nature Walk at Mary Beth Doyle Park
Mary Beth Doyle Park is an 82-acre park located on Ann Arbor's southeast side near Malletts Creek. The park contains walking and biking trails, a disc golf course, a playground and other amenities....
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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...
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Designing 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...
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African 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...
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Nature 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...
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Kit 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...
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Asparagus!
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...
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Nature 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...
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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....
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Nature 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...
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Heirloom 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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