Long-time members of Matthaei-Nichols joined us on Friday, September 29 for an oak-tree planting that celebrated their support and the University of Michigan Bicentennial. Guests gathered in the auditorium at Matthaei Botanical Gardens for some great food, followed by a trip outside to plant the oak tree, a native white oak. Director Bob Grese, curator David Michener, and others spoke about the tree and our mission, and members and volunteers talked about what it means to be connected to and engage with the Arb and Gardens. Even the desserts were decorated with miniature candy oak leaves and acorns!
Thanks to everyone for a beautiful evening - see photos below:
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| Catherine Andrea and Robin Mendenhall Photo credit: Thor Helgeson |
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| Group photo |
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| The Bicentennial oak tree under the existing black cherry tree |
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| Member Cathy Bach |
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| Bob Grese and Denise Tanguay Photo credit: Thor Helgeson |
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| Volunteer and Member Dave Wooten |
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| Delicious Desserts |
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| Tree planting preparations |
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| The Bicentennial oak tree |
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| In celebration of the U-M Bicentennial and long-time members of Matthaei-Nichols, 2017. |
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