I finally went to Nichols Arboretum! The peonies made me do it. I didn’t want to miss out on seeing the peony garden while they were in bloom. The bloom time is pretty much over but I made it just in time, there were still some beautiful flowers left.
We didn’t make it too far past the garden today. My little one had a couple melt downs while walking through the garden. She didn’t want to go home but she wanted to be held. So we found a quiet bench in the shade and just snuggled for awhile (I’ll never turn down snuggles).
When she was ready, she got up and started wandering the trail 🤷🏻♀️ She made her way back through the garden and allowed me to snap a few pictures of the flowers along the way.
Next time I’ll make sure to wear better walking shoes 🤦♀️ I’d love to check out the trails sometime soon.
Not knowing where to park is what kept me from visiting until now! Ugh, I know it seems silly but I get really anxious when it comes to visiting new places or trying new things. One thing that helps me is to do a little research before I go, so I know what to expect.
Here is some information that I found helpful from their website:
🌸 The entrance nearest the peony garden is:
James D. Reader, Jr.
Urban Environmental Education Center at the Burnham House
1610 Washington Hts.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
🌸 Visitors may park in the University of Michigan blue lot M28 on Washington Hts. for free after 5 pm weekdays and on weekends
🌸 Metered street parking is available at Nichols Arboretum on Washington Hts. and on Observatory St. Parking charges apply Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm; free Sundays and holidays
🌸 Open 7 days a week; sunrise to sunset
🌸 Free admission
Peak bloom time in the peony garden is usually from late May to about mid-June. There are 800 peonies and over 10,000 flowers at peak-bloom! Next year, I’ll be sure to visit sooner.
