Wonder Walk: Summer Solstice

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Date(s): Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Venue: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Event Description

Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosts free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays. They recommend gathering in the lobby about 10 minutes before the event starts.

Wonder Walks are for all ages and no registration is required. If there is a large mixed-age group they may split into smaller groups to offer the same content on different levels.

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Event Details
  • Date(s): Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  • Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Event Website
  • Organizer: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
  • Organizer Phone: Not Provided
  • Organizer Email: Not Provided

Venue: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Address: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor

   
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