Hidden Lake Gardens

    The Hidden Lake Gardens are owned and operated by Michigan State University and administered by the Division of Campus Park and Planning.  The Gardens consist of two parts: an outdoor plant collection, and an indoor arboretum.
 

photo used by permission of Dr. Gail Vander Stoep, copyright 1997
Hidden Lake Gardens Arboretum
(photo used by permission of Dr. Gail Vander Stoep, Copyright 1997)
 

    The Hidden Lake Gardens also contain more than 6 miles of scenic drive roads and more then 5 miles of walking and hiking trails, over 755 acres of land.
 

photo used by permission of Dr. Gail Vander Stoep, Copyright 1997
Outdoors at the Hidden Lake Gardens
(photo used by permission of Dr. Gail Vander Stoep, Copyright 1997)

    Within the indoor section, visitors will find various species of plants, including bamboo and cactus, along with a special Plant Conservatory area.
 

photo used by permission of Dr. Gail Vander Stoep, copyright 1997
Plant Conservatory
(photo used by permission of Dr. Gail Vander Stoep, Copyright 1997)
 
Map of the area
(Map source:  US Census TIGER Maps)
 
 
Other web sites of interest:

Hidden Lake Gardens: http://beal.cpp.msu.edu/hlg/index.htm