Loda Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary is a 72-acre natural area within the Manistee National Forest in west-central lower Michigan. A partnership between the National Forest Service and Michigan Garden Clubs was established in 1949 and we have cooperatively managed the area since that time. MGC is closely involved in planning for site improvements and helping to fund them. Recent improvements have included a new entrance road, improved signage, protective fencing and a rebuilt boardwalk.
Hunter Park GardenHouse
The Hunter Park GardenHouse, a project of Allen Neighborhood Center, is a hub for year-round farm & garden education, where neighbors volunteer to grow food, flowers, and community, and youth develop job and life skills in service to the neighborhood.
Since 2008, the Hunter Park GardenHouse has empowered neighbors to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food to better their health and become better connected with the community. We are open 5-6 days a week, and offer a wide assortment of programs.
Greater Lansing Food Bank
Greater Lansing Food Bank’s Garden Project provides access to land, how-to education, free seeds and plants, tool lending, a networking hub and more so that all community members can have access to fresh healthy food through gardening opportunities. We support a network of 106 community gardens and over 500 home gardens, helping to feed more than 8,000 people across mid-Michigan. Some community gardens serve large refugee populations, others integrate school curricula, some grow for donation, and others are simply neighborhood gathering spaces to grow a stronger community. We would love to have you join us! Learn more under the tabs to the left, or contact us anytime at (517) 853-7809 or gardenproject@glfoodbank.org.
Welcome and General Information
Welcome to the Department of Horticulture. Michigan has long been an important horticultural state. After the forests were cut in the late 1800s, farmers moved to Michigan and found good land and climates conducive to growing many horticultural crops. Land located along Lake Michigan is particularly suited for apple, peach and cherry orchards because southwesterly winds sweeping across the lake provide protection from sudden temperature changes. Former swamps are now used to produce blueberries, celery, onions, and other horticultural crops. Nurseries, florists and garden centers are numerous, and urban areas provide ready markets for horticultural products.
MSU 4-H Children’s Garden
Our Mission is to:
Promote an understanding of plants and the role they play in our daily lives;
Nurture the wonder in a child’s imagination and curiosity;
Provide a place of enrichment and delight for children of all ages.
About Woldumar Nature Center
We offer numerous outreach and on-site Environmental Education programs for children as well as adults. Over 5 miles of trails await you on over 180 acres of woodland, prairie, river-side and pine forest. Hike or ski anytime between dawn and dusk.
5739 Old Lansing Rd
Lansing, MI 48917-8503
517-322-0030
WHO WE ARE
Fenner Conservancy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and managing body for Fenner Nature Center, connects people to nature in the heart of Lansing through conservation, education, and stewardship.
Through the efforts of this organization, Fenner Nature Center continues to meet that commitment in difficult times, but we need your help to sustain this crucial part of our community.
2020 E. Mount Hope Avenue, Lansing, MI 517.483.4224