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Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
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Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Discover the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, Michigan's only venomous snake, and learn why conserving this keystone species is vital. This video explores the alarming decline in the Eastern Massasauga population and the importance of its conservation.
Courtesy of Sauga Film
Courtesy of Sauga Film
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Snakes do it faster, better How a group of scaly, legless lizards hit the evolutionary jackpot
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Ways pf Play Symposium
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Discover how nature-based play is more than just a pastime - it's a gateway to holistic growth and a lifelong connection to our planet. Watch the symposium which includes expert talks, and insightful panel discussions. Keynote speakers Denisha Jones, Ph.D, J.D.: "Play, Nature, Liberation: How Early Childhood Care and Education Can Save the World" José G. González: "Healing Our Severed Connectio...
How to add support to peony plants
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Mary and Emily from Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum share how to tie up a peony plant to provide support for the heavy flowers.
2023 Native Plant Symposium
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August 18, 2023 Native Plant Symposium: Celebrating Biodiversity and Native Plants of the Great Lakes Region Join us as we explore: -Why conserve biodiversity and what are we conserving -How to approach biodiversity conservation in urban/suburban settings -Thoughtful approaches to native plant conservation at multiple scales - local to landscape scales Our panel includes local and national expe...
Matthaei at Home: Let's Make Sun Prints
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The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has our education team sun-inspired as we prepare to celebrate this special event! In this episode, Megan taps into the sun's energy to drive this craft, guiding viewers through the process of creating prints using its light to capture vibrant designs and patterns on paper.
Heal the Arb
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August 24th, 2023 brought intense storms to Nichols Arboretum. The storm’s damage was profound, resulting in many fallen trees, debris scattered throughout the property, and structural damage to various sections of the arboretum. The intense winds exacted a heavy toll, leading to the loss of 150 mature trees. Help Heal the Arb Our dedicated teams are working tirelessly to restore Nichols Arbor...
Importance of Oak Trees
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Short clip sharing part of a longer talk from Doug Tallamy that discusses the importance of planting oak trees to support local ecosystems. Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, where he has taught insect taxonomy, behavioral ecology, and other related subjects. Chief among his research goals is to bet...
Matthaei at Home: Let's Make Bird Feeders!
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Discover the diverse ecosystem roles of birds as you craft two distinct types of bird feeders alongside MBGNA intern Megan!
Matthaei at Home
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Join MBGNA intern Megan to create a bonsai and penjing inspired miniature landscape with foraged materials while you learn about how horticultural techniques can keep plants tiny.
Matthaei at Home: Let's Build Bug Hotels
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Matthaei at Home: Let's Build Bug Hotels
About Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
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About Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
Matthaei at Home: Let's Weave Grapevine Orbs
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Matthaei at Home: Let's Weave Grapevine Orbs
Matthaei at Home: Let's Build Autumn Wreaths!
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Matthaei at Home: Let's Build Autumn Wreaths!
Build a terrarium out of recycled materials
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Build a terrarium out of recycled materials
Mental Health Awareness Month Be Like Peonies
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Mental Health Awareness Month Be Like Peonies
Prickly Pear Cactus with Matthaei-Nichols Docent Barbara Osher
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Prickly Pear Cactus with Matthaei-Nichols Docent Barbara Osher
I have a seed pod... do i just crack it open with a rock? Im so excited for a sausage tree forest in my yard!
Not afraid of them,but I have had them make a determined effort to climb into my canoe.
We must protect what’s left of our wetlands! Michigan has such a beautiful diversity of wildlife. I wish more people realized how crucial it is for us to stop so much unnecessary development and preserve our native species!
Michigan Rocks.
Very nice talk, and a lot of good points raised. I often tell folks that one of the biggest problems we face is how people are disconnected from the environment because they don't actively use the environment in ways that impact them every day. In short, we've forgotten our tribal ways that even just 50 years ago were still somewhat understood. It's a curious thing how my work studying the Traditional Trades, being a blacksmith, shows the same patterns no matter where I look. Folks didn't "tend their garden" and that has caused all manner of issues today. When we talk about "good forest relations" at the 2:51 mark, this is a great example of people forgetting that we're all natives and have tribal customs that stretch back eons. And it's not too long into the past that we still practiced these customs in significant scales. Case in point, the willow tree mentioned as one of the Keystone Species. Throughout Europe, the willow was used every day as a crop because the people used the willow to make all manner of things for the home. Willow weavers might be large industrial operations, or it might be a small cottage industry, but everywhere you turned, you saw people growing willows to be woven and they understood that the willow was critically important to them even if they didn't understand how important it was to the pollinators. When we turned our backs on this tradition because some slick talker convinced people to buy mass-produced wire and plastic contraptions, we lost all those thousands of years of generational knowledge just as we lost the huge fields of willow that were grown. Thousands of people were put out of work. Local industry collapsed. And for what? We can see a similar story in the hedgerows of Europe. Today, the environmentalists are trying to restore the hedgerows and all their talk is about how they are great for the environment, but there's never any mention of how they serve the people. Traditionally, it was the local people who tended the local hedgerows, trimming them every year on rotation to keep them in good order. And all the wood that they pulled out of the hedgerows was then used to make goods for the local customers. The "bodgers" were quite famous for their work. They tended the hedges and wild lands, keeping things clean and minimizing wildfires, while also providing all manner of goods for the homes around them. Chairs, cups, bowls, platters, troughs, hurdles, gates, fences, charcoal, firewood, the list of necessities is almost endless, and all reminding people that they were part of nature and that nature was there to provide for them as they provided for it. Today, we've all turned our backs on that idea. We don't see nature as more than a pretty thing to look at, and so it's hard to preserve it. This is why I tell people that we should both grow willow and use that willow for our homes. If we teach our kids that the willow has value outside of being pretty or beneficial to bugs, they are far more likely to care for the willow themselves. And it gives people employment. Maybe it's not a full-time job with great benefits, but if they can make a little on the side doing something that they enjoy, that's a win. We need to remember our culture and heritage, and celebrate it, if we want to make long-term gains in protecting the environment.
Good video but not relevant to mention pronouns
I keep trying to grow peanuts without luck. Any suggestions?
Just a few... :) 1. Peanut seeds lose viability pretty quickly. A germination test can help determine if the seeds are still good to plant. 2. Make sure you're not planting the seeds too deep. Peanut seeds should be planted about 1 to 2 inches deep. If they’re planted too deeply, they might struggle to reach the surface. 3. Consistent watering is crucial. However, while peanut seeds need to be kept moist during germination, they shouldn't be constantly wet, as excessive moisture can cause the seeds to rot. 4. Peanuts thrive in warm soil Have fun and good luck!
What a lovely Flowers Like 10 My friend thank you for good sharing. Have a good relationship 😊
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Great video!
Thank you. Very helpful.
Thank you for great video!! I’m looking to start to transition a portion of my yard from regular grass to little bluestem. I’ve purchased 6 plants Standing Ovation. I don’t think seed is an option for that variety so my strategy is to divide them up every spring to double the number of plants and lawn space each year. Is there an easier way without buying more plants? They can get experience. Any advice (please)?
Hi there, thanks for watching! In addition to dividing the clumps, it is easy to grow little bluestem from seed. Collect the seed in the fall and sow it into a tray mixed with half potting soil and half soil from your yard. Leave the seed tray outside all winter and the seed will germinate and begin to grow in spring. The small plants can then be transplanted into pots with the same 50/50 soil mix and then planted into the ground a month later. Happy planting! 😃
@@matthaeinicholsthank you for answering my question!!! One follow up question please...if I collect seeds from the variety "Standing Ovation" will I get "Standing Ovation" plants or a Little Bluestem (Non-Standing Ovation) plants? I ask because I really like the habit of Standing Ovation and I didn't know if seeds would produce that variety or revert back to original Little Bluestem genetics. Thanks
This is a nice refresher, esp. this time of year. And Megan (sp?) is adorable! Helpful/professional, as well. Many thanks MBG!
Quite enjoyed the video. It was a nice refresher from back when I learned all this stuff from a volunteer group-class there (back then I was with the native plants group, now I'm more on the burn crew | Look for the tall guy with the Aussie fedora). Very informative, and easy to understand. Thank you. :) *Do not continue reading this comment though, if you aren't yet able to handle constructive criticism ;).* - - - - - I'm addressing the rest of this comment to any students learning film/video production, and specifically sound design in an effort to improve your 'game' on future projects. The video is great as is, don't get me wrong. I'm just trying to help you elevate your abilities for next time. I wanted to give a tiny bit of constructive criticism about the intro. I enjoyed the little bit of guitar during the main explanation as it helped me focus in a bit better. It was at a really good volume level (which is sadly lacking in a lot of vids out there), AND added a bit of charm to the whole thing. It was however, very-slightly distracting, while Megan was setting up the list of things we viewers needed for the project during the intro. There are two approaches I think could have worked, and they're both very different solutions: First way, would be to just kind of fade in the guitar after the intro (or keep it in, but even quieter at the start), so we have a moment or two to process the list, before getting into the explanation. It leaves the audio as more of a background element, and doesn't draw attention away from the speaker. This would be kind of a minimum-impact approach, and would keep the focus on information. The second approach, would be to keep it as is, but add an additional ding, cartoonish pop, or silly-ish beep when each item on the list pops on the screen. Since we're talking about seeds, a 'pop' would probably work best, because it puts in mind the seeds popping in the ground, or seedlings popping out of the ground. Think whimsical, but not comical, if that makes sense. Make it a little louder than the guitar, but still no louder than the speaker though. This approach would help the brain say, "ah, that's an important part, save that", and has an additional effect of holding the attention of somewhat younger audiences, just a tiny bit longer. Problem is, now that you've added SFX to the video, you might have to consider a few other small sound cues you could put in at other places too for consistency. And that in itself can be a little distracting, and add a few hours work to the process. Note: I only have knowledge on what is good practice, and what the software used, CAN do. I do not know HOW exactly to actually do it. My old Associate degree was focused on web design, and we only had to learn capabilities of general computing back then, if it wasn't directly associated with designing web pages. The Degree is LONG obsoleted. RUclips was barely up-and-coming-tech during my first semesters, and I graduated before Cascading Style Sheets were even a thing... Who knows how many other advances have happened since then. lol *All that just to say:* While I know what can be done, and all the 'design' aspects of my schooling are what stuck; I am no real authority in the matter, and you should take my advice with a grain of salt. So you students just keep doing what you are doing, and you'll have great success. :) And any faculty/professors reading this far? Thank you for all you do too. None of you were my professor, but I appreciate all the work educators have to put in regarding these things. :D
Easy from seed and long lasting.
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Beautiful, I'm an alum and have been coming to the peony garden since I was a kid. Will always be a special place.
I love this analogy! Thanks for recognizing May is Mental Health Awareness month.
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Can we propagate this through seeds?.. new friend here sir..
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the flowers are stunning, hard to capture with a camera well
Thanks just planted this today. Love natives!
Dope
Wow.. beautiful Satsuki Azalea bonsai my friend
They’re all beautiful, David. Thank you for the tour.
Вауууу 😍 это нечто волшебно. Представляю как там пахнет. Сколько усилий приложено к созданию этого шедевра.
New sub really nice stuff!
Will these bloom nicely in full shade?
yes, part shade to full shade
@@matthaeinichols I'm assuming they bloom better in part shade?
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dunno if you guys gives a shit but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the new series on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother for the last weeks =)
@Jeremy Andy Yea, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :D
@Jeremy Andy yup, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself =)
@Jeremy Andy Yup, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D
@Jeremy Andy yup, I have been using instaflixxer for months myself :D
Thank you for making my day lovely.
Thanks and glad to know it, Lorraine!
OH WILL, this a wonderful treat! thanks so much.
how sweet!
What a wonderful and delightful Santa, bringing magical messages of love and hope. Absolutely charming!
Awww, I love mustelids!
This is fun will be making some thank u
Can't hear a word she says!!! 😡
Yes one of my favorite trees also .I have made a couple Bonsai out of a ginkgo tree.i can't wait until the Botanical gardens is open to the public again
Needs better audio, and too much wind noise
Great initiative to connect formal gardens with edible gardens and increase awareness about food.
Love the gardens. Would prefer the camera-man to move slower please!
Keep calm and water your garden haha! =P Thanks for the video!
Beautiful, Bob! Especially the rooftop garden. You have lots to enjoy in retirement.
I don't believe the shady white flower was mentioned! Is it Canada anemone (Anemone canadensis)?
Thank you for sharing your lovely yard. It's an inspiration to incorporate more native and prairie plants in every landscape. Very serene.
Great video!!!!!😆😎😁 1st like here!
Wow that fast growing