Belle
Isle Botanical Society
Located
in Detroit, the society maintains the Anna Scripps Whitcomb
Conservatory, with a palm house, tropical house, orchid collection,
lily pond, cactus house, and fernery. See website for visiting
hours and admission fees.
Fernwood
Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Located in the scenic Berrien County, this garden is a living
museum situated in the orchard country of southwest Michigan
with valuable collections and delicate ecosystems. It includes
a Japanese garden, a ravine garden, fern trail, and an arboretum.
See their website for operational hours and admission fees.
Matthaei
Botanical Garden & Nichols Arboretum
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.
Admission to the outdoor gardens and grounds is free at the
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum. Visit
their website for more information.
