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“Wonder Walks”: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
May 4, 14, 18, & 28. One-hour to 90-minute nature walks led by Matthaei naturalists, sometimes preceded by a brief presentation. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather.
May 4 (1 p.m.): “Leafing Out,” a trail walk to learn about how trees go from bare to buds to fully leafed out when spring arrives.
May 14 (5:30 p.m.) & 18 (1 p.m.): “Ephemerals of Spring,” a walk to learn about plants like spring beauties and marsh marigolds that take advantage of sunny openings in the woods to sprout and bloom before the trees fully leaf out.
May 28 (5:30 p.m.): “Tadpole Trek,” a trail walk to hunt for tadpoles and frogs and learn about the life cycle of common frogs and toads. Arrival 10 minutes early recommended.
1 p.m. (Sun.) & 5:30 p.m. (Wed.). Matthaei lobby, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. mbgna.umich.edu/events, (734) 647–7600.
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