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This event is in the past.It took place on June 17, 2026 at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

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Nature Play PopUp

June 17 at 5:30pm

At Matthaei Botanical Gardens

King,聽Ann Arbor

馃尶Three climate zones to explore
馃Great for burning energy before bedtime
馃摳Bring a camera for greenhouse magic

Let the kids run wild among towering palms and desert blooms. This evening play session turns Matthaei's greenhouses into a living jungle gym where little explorers can climb, dig, and discover nature up close.

Kids nature exploration
Greenhouse adventure
Free family activity
Hands-on outdoor play

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  • Kids nature exploration
  • Greenhouse adventure
  • Free family activity
  • Hands-on outdoor play
  • Matthaei Botanical Gardens
  • King
  • Ann Arbor

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