Michigan Gardens Attractions
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 Garden & 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 about classes and programs.
http://www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu
Leila Arboretum Society
Part of the park system of Battle Creek, the arboretum contains 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 & Nichols Arboretum
Nichols Arboretum is a 123-acre living museum nestled in the hills adjacent to U-M's Central Campus. The Matthaei Botanical Gardens, a gift by Fred Matthaei Sr. and Mildred Hague Matthaei, is a 300-acre site that includes a variety of outdoor display gardens, a 10,000+ square-foot conservatory, and miles of nature trails.
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/mbgna
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/arboretum