Snake Week Wonder Walk: Hidden Habitat (free and open to all!)

Walk with Natural Areas staff through rich and diverse ecosystems that host the elusive Massasauga rattlesnake, a species delicately balanced between survival and vulnerability. Learn about the intricate life history of the Massasauga, including its unique adaptations and its vital role in the ecosystem. Our guided walk emphasizes the importance of habitat protection and stewardship, offering insights into conservation efforts aimed at preserving these fragile environments. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Wonder Walks walks are FREE, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.

Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start.

For more information on Snake Week and all the events, please visit: https://mbgna.umich.edu/snake-week

You may also like the following events from Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum:

• This month, 15th July, 10:00 am, Snake Week Nature Play Popup - Snake Clay Play (free and open to all!) in Ann Arbor
• This month, 16th July, 05:30 pm, Snake Week Wonder Walk: Lives of Local Snakes (free and open to all!) in Ann Arbor
• This month, 17th July, 04:00 pm, Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration in Ann Arbor