Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Botanical garden and nature preserve in Niles, Michigan, United States.
The 105-acre property includes landscape gardens, a woodland preserve, an arboretum containing trees from temperate regions, and a restored tallgrass prairie section.
Kay and Walter Boydston purchased the initial 12.5 acres in 1941, and Lawrence and Mary Plym transformed it into a public garden in 1964.
The garden maintains specialized sections including a Japanese dry garden, a hosta collection with dawn redwood trees, and an herb garden containing 200 varieties.
The garden welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM, offering accessible paths, a café, educational programs, and guided tours.
The conservatory houses more than 100 varieties of tropical ferns, while the outdoor areas feature 50 types of hardy ferns adapted to local conditions.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 41.86530,-86.34660
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:51
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