# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We love snakes, and we're lucky to know people who really love them, too. Join herpetologists, postdoctoral fellow Dr. Michael Hogan, doctoral student and researcher Natasha Stepanova, and Dr. Hayley Crowell as they share live snakes, 3D-printed models, fascinating stories, and hands-on learning experiences. MBGNA will also have family-friendly activities and scavenger hunts available throughout the evening.

At Matthaei Botanical Gardens July 16th from 4-7pm.  Free and open to all. Bring your questions and your curiosity!
https://mbgna.umich.edu/event/snake-week-live-encounters-and-exploration

This event is part of Matthaei Botanical Garden's Snake Week. View the full list of activities at https://mbgna.umich.edu/snake-week
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ann-arbor/snake-week-live-encounters-and-exploration/200030406724816
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ann Arbor
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Matthaei Botanical Gardens: 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- **lat**: 42.29968
- **long**: -83.66151
- **full address**: Matthaei Botanical Gardens: 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9741, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration being held?
  - **A:** Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Matthaei Botanical Gardens: 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9741, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration?
  - **A:** Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration is organized by Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ann Arbor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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