Web Directory

» Belle Isle Botanical Society
   The society maintains the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, with a palm house, tropical house, orchid collection, lily pond, cactus house, and fernery. History, visitor information, photos, and event calendar.
   http://www.bibsociety.org/

» Dow Gardens
   Horticultural and educational garden in Midland showcases its collections, displays, children's and woodland gardens, and history.
   http://www.dowgardens.org/

» Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve
   A living museum located in the orchard country of southwest Michigan with valuable collections and delicate ecosystems. Includes a Japanese garden, a ravine garden, fern trail, and an arboretum.
   http://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/

» Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
   Collection of scenic gardens in Grand Rapids augmented by sculpture located throughout. Includes a butterfly garden, nature trail, conservatory, and shade garden. Information about visiting, gardens, plants, and artwork, exhibits, and events.
   http://www.meijergardens.org/

» Hidden Lake Gardens
   Garden in Tipton features thousands of labeled trees, shrubs, and flowers, with collections of tropical and arid plants, flowering houseplants, dwarf and rare conifers. Also offers five miles of marked hiking trails. Map of the gardens, and information ab
   http://hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu/

» Leila Arboretum
   Part of the park system of Battle Creek, the arboretum includes a collection of mature specimen trees, many dating back to the 1920’s, and also features a children's garden. Information about events and classes, volunteering, and membership.
   http://www.leilaarboretumsociety.org/

» Matthaei Botanical Gardens
   This University of Michigan facility includes a conservatory with exotic plants from around the world, nature trails, mature woodlands, wetlands, several ponds, and a tall grass prairie.
   http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/

» Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens
   Educational facility that supports and integrates teaching, research, and public service. Contains brochure, information about programs, events, and volunteering, and a newsletter.
   http://www.hrt.msu.edu/our-gardens/

» Slayton Arboretum at Hillsdale College
   Displays and preserves living plant collections and native plant communities, and conducts research, education, and public outreach programs. Information about activities, events, and children's garden.
   http://www.hillsdale.edu/seminars/oncampus/arboretum.asp