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.
Binder Park Zoo -
Battle Creek. General information, education program summary, special events,
animal photos and a native species list with frequency of sighting at the zoo
Critter Barn - Zeeland.
A petting zoo offering hands-on education about barn yard animals and fowl.
Schedule, directions, and events.
Detroit Zoological Institute - Home
to the National Amphibian Conservation Center, as well as a variety of other
animal species. Site has general information, a virtual tour of exhibits,
education program summary, conservation information, and detailed
behind-the-scenes information.
Domino's Petting Farm - Ann
Arbor near Detroit. A country setting for adults and children to learn about
farming and farm animals. Includes rare domestic breeds. General information,
special events, animal facts and animal photos.
Dow Gardens - Horticultural
and educational garden in Midland showcases its collections, displays,
children's and woodland gardens, and history.
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.
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.
GarLyn Farm Zoological Park - Naubinway
in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Admission, hours, directions, a zoo overview
and animal pictures.
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.
John Ball Zoo Society -
A private support organization that operates a membership program, food
services and the gift shop, coordinates publicity and promotions, and conducts
fund-raising operations. Includes society information and happenings.
John Ball Zoological Garden - Grand Rapids.
140 acres houses 1200 animals representing 237 species. General information,
zoo history, education program summary, conservation information, animal
photos, and online quiz.
Leila Arboretum - 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.
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.
Michigan Historical Center - Features
information on the Michigan Historical Center as well as information about the
Michigan Historical museum system throughout the state.
Michigan State University
Horticultural Demonstration Gardens -
Educational facility that supports and integrates teaching, research, and
public service. Contains brochure, information about programs, events, and
volunteering, and a newsletter.
Potter Park Zoo - Lansing.
Information on wildlife exhibits with animal photos, admission, events,
history, zoo map and the Potter Park Zoological Society's education programs,
volunteer opportunities, memberships, and gift store items.
Sanilac Petroglyphs - Includes travel, tour
and events information for these rock carvings in Bad Axe, Michigan.
Walker Tavern, Michigan Historical Center - Includes
travel, tour and events information about Michigan's frontier settlement
period and stagecoach eras at an historic tavern along the old Detroit-Chicago
Road.
