Chapter 21: Additional Resources
Save chapter as a PDF- 21.A General Principles
- 21.B Alumni/Alumnae
- 21.C Ann Arbor
- 21.D Bookstores
- 21.E Buildings
- 21.F Banks and Credit Unions
- 21.G Cultural Collections Council
- 21.H Cultural Events and Programming
- 21.I Information
- 21.J International Center
- 21.K Libraries
- 21.L Lost and Found
- 21.M Mail Service
- 21.N Maintenance
- 21.O Museums and Galleries
- 21.P Natural Areas
- 21.Q Observatories and Planetariums
- 21.R Printing, Graphic Design, and Photography
- 21.S Publications
- 21.T Religious and Spiritual Resources
- 21.U Sports and Recreational Resources
- 21.V Transportation
- 21.W University of Michigan Press
21.P Natural Areas
Save section as a PDF21.P.1 Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA)
The University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum provide a unique combination of public and University-related conservation, education, and research programs at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens property at 1800 N. Dixboro Road as well as at the Nichols Arboretum site at 1610 Washington Heights. Additional research preserves include Horner-McLaughlin Woods and Mud Lake Bog.
Matthaei offers more than 350 acres of gardens and natural terrain, includes an extensive multi-climate conservatory containing plants of botanical interest from all parts of the world, and provides a wide variety of special events, lectures, workshops, classes and volunteer opportunities.
- Nichols Arboretum Affectionately known as “The Arb” you’ll find diverse natural attractions, including specialty gardens, thematic areas, dispersed collections, culturally significant landscapes, natural areas, and active zones dedicated to ecosystem restoration.
- The W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum is one of the world’s premier collections. The garden holds nearly 800 peonies and over 10,000 flowers at peak bloom.
- Campus Farm Farmed by students for students, the Campus Farm promotes sustainability, food access, and on-farm carbon neutrality.
For information on the James D. Reader, Jr. Urban Environmental Education Center and various programs, visit the MBGNA website.
21.P.2 Forests/Reserves
The University of Michigan owns several natural forestry research properties that are operated under the direction of the School of Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and are open to the public:
- Edwin S. George Reserve 5650 Doyle Road, Pinckney
- Newcomb Tract (shared by LSA and SEAS) 8420 Strawberry Lake Road, Dexter
- Saginaw Forest 3900 W. Liberty
- Stinchfield Woods 9401 Stinchfield Woods Road, Pinckney