Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Fernwood is a special place where people, plants, and nature come together. Beautiful gardens surrounded by forest are tucked into a landscape of 105 acres of cultivated and natural areas along the scenic St. Joseph River valley. Fernwood's nature preserve, with its tall trees, tranquil ponds, abundant springs, and carpets of wildflowers, is a magical place that draws people back again and again.
Trails provide access to all parts of the preserve, allowing visitors to see a remarkable variety of plants and wildlife. Some trails climb steeply while others offer gentle grades. All are kept simple so visitors remain close to nature. Surfaces are wood-chipped or bare earth, and there are steps on hilly portions and boardwalks over wet areas. Benches provide places to rest and observe the beautiful surroundings. Species of endangered or threatened Michigan plants and animals are protected in the preserve.
The garden trails are paved, but preserve trails are not wheelchair accessible.
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13988 Range Line Road
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Summer Concert: Resurrection Blues Band
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun, Jul 06
13988 Range Line Road
Niles
Dog Days
9:00am - 11:00am
Sat, Jul 12
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Niles
Box Turtle Printmaking Workshop
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sun, Jul 13
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Niles
Summer Camp: Art and Mindfulness in Nature
9:30am - 4:30pm
Tue, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 25
13988 Range Line Road
Niles
Dog Days
9:00am - 11:00am
Sat, Jul 26
13988 Range Line Road
Niles
Summer Concert: Rebel Noire and the Accomplices
7:00am - 8:00pm
Sat, Aug 09
13988 Range Line Road
Niles
Dog Days
9:00am - 11:00am
Sat, Aug 09
13988 Range Line Road
Niles
Summer Camp: Habitat Heroes
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 15
13988 Range Line Road
Niles
Dog Days
9:00am - 11:00am
Sat, Aug 23
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Niles
Dog Days
9:00am - 11:00am
Sat, Sep 06
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Niles
Dog Days
9:00am - 11:00am
Sat, Sep 20
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Niles
Dog Days
9:00am - 11:00am
Sat, Oct 04
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