This event is in the past.It took place on February 4, 2026 at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
Educational Talk
Educational TalkSetting the Straits on Fire & Stewardship Naturalist Alumni Group Gathering
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Learn how Indigenous fire stewardship shaped Michigan's ecosystems while the tropical conservatory glows around you. Ecologists share groundbreaking research on cultural burning, then everyone explores the gardens after dark, when February cold makes the humid warmth feel extra magical.
Educational evening
Native ecology
After-dark gardens
Community gathering
Tips
đ"ambiance in the dark, cold February evening hours" (event description)
đ„§bring an appetizer to share with label
Setting the Straits on Fire & Stewardship Naturalist Alumni Group Gathering
Educational TalkEducational TalkLearn how Indigenous fire stewardship shaped Michigan's ecosystems while the tropical conservatory glows around you. Ecologists share groundbreaking research on cultural burning, then everyone explores the gardens after dark, when February cold makes the humid warmth feel extra magical.
Educational evening
Native ecology
After-dark gardens
Community gathering
Tips
đ"ambiance in the dark, cold February evening hours" (event description)
đ„§bring an appetizer to share with label
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