Are dogs allowed in Nichols Arboretum?

Although Matthaei Botanical Gardens prohibits dogs on the trails and in the display gardens, Nichols Arboretum welcomes leashed dogs on the property.

How big is Nichols Arboretum?

50 ha
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum/Area

Nichols Arboretum (123 acres, 49.7 hectares), locally known as the Arb, is an arboretum operated by the University of Michigan. Located on the eastern edge of its Central Campus at 1610 Washington Heights in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Arboretum is a mosaic of University and City properties operated as one unit.

Is Nichols Arboretum free?

Free except for special ticketed events. Weekdays Nichols Arboretum has no parking lot. Metered street parking nearby is available. Some University parking lots allow public parking in the evenings.

How many acres is the ARB?

127 acres
The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 127 acres (51.4 ha), is an arboretum, botanical garden, and historical site nestled into hills near the San Gabriel Mountains in Arcadia, California, United States.

Is there parking at the Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor?

View and download a visitor guide and map of Nichols Arboretum. Limited City of Ann Arbor metered street parking is available at Nichols Arboretum on Washington Hts. and on Observatory St. Parking charges apply Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm; free Sundays and holidays.

When does the Dogwood bloom at Nichols Arboretum?

Dogwood branches flowering in Nichols Arboretum on the University of Michigan campus May 4, 2021. Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) showing its beautiful… Common trillium (Trillium grandiflorum). Common trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) flower bud. Common trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) flower bud.

What kind of trails are there at Nichols Arboretum?

There are manicured gardens, wild places, river walks, wooded trails, gravel paths, and open grassy places. And that’s just what we discovered when we rambled around for a couple of hours.

When is the peony garden at the Nichols Arboretum open?

The building is staffed seasonally mid-March through November. Just beyond the Reader Center lies the famed Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden, the largest collection of heirloom peonies in North America.