Welcome to the Botanical Gardens at the University of Michigan Archive!
Explore!
Explore the University of Michigan's botanical gardens through pictures and maps from throughout the gardens' history.
Learn!
As you explore, you will learn many things about botanical gardens like what kinds of plants they have and the kinds of smaller gardens that are part of each botanical garden. Many of the items in this archive will also let you into the history of the gardens at the University of Michigan and the history of botanical gardens all over the world. You will also be able to understand some of the key purposes of these spectacular places like the gardens' scientific value to scientists and botanists, the conservation efforts that help local ecosystems, and the inspiration that these gardens give to so many people!
As you explore each page, look out for the questions and activities that will have you thinking and learning like a true botanist!
How to use the Archive:
To use the archive, click the red "Next" button at the bottom of each page to lead you to the next garden or click on a garden that interests you using the toolbar at the top of the page.
Click Next to explore the Matthaei Botanical Gardens.