Hidden Lake Gardens

Hidden Lake Gardens Plant collections include the Harper Collection of Dwarf and Rare Conifers, The Benedict Hosta Collection, and the Bonsai Collection.
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Welcome to Hidden Lake Gardens, a 755-acre botanical garden and arboretum nestled in the Irish Hills of southeast Michigan featuring a conservatory, bonsai courtyard, canopy walk, hiking trails and diverse plant collections. A 755 acre botanical garden, arboretum, and conservatory owned by Michigan State University and featuring annuals, bulbs, perennials, shrubs, trees, and tropical plants of bot

h native and exotic origin. There are six miles of paved roads throughout the gardens and arboretum, plus over ten miles of hiking trails.

🎽 The wait is over — your official 2026 RUN FOR THE HILLS! fall fashion just dropped!⏰ Discounted pricing ends August 31...
08/28/2026

🎽 The wait is over — your official 2026 RUN FOR THE HILLS! fall fashion just dropped!

⏰ Discounted pricing ends August 31! Register now and save.

🏃 5K Run / Walk 🚶 1-Mile Walk 🌳 Hidden Lake Gardens

Who are you bringing to race day? Tag them below! 👇

Available exclusively for RUN FOR THE HILLS!participants.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Hibiscus can survive a Michigan winter. 🤔🌺Not sure? Join us for Friday After Five: Hibiscus in Michigan? ...
08/26/2026

TRUE OR FALSE: Hibiscus can survive a Michigan winter. 🤔🌺

Not sure? Join us for Friday After Five: Hibiscus in Michigan? and discover how hardy hibiscus varieties can add dramatic color and tropical flair to northern landscapes.

Enjoy the gardens during the golden hour as we stay open late until 7:00 p.m. Whether you're looking for a peaceful after-work stroll or want to learn something new, this is the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

📅 Friday, August 28
🚶 Program: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
🕠 Gardens open until 7:00 p.m., Last admission at 6:30 p.m.

🌺 Discover giant hibiscus blooms thriving in Michigan
🌳 Enjoy the gardens after hours at your own pace
☀️ Experience Hidden Lake Gardens in the beautiful evening light
🔎 Optional educational program from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Whether you come for the program or simply to enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by nature, we hope you'll join us.

🌺🌳✨

July at Hidden Lake Gardens was filled with family adventures, including garden story times, bike rides, yoga sessions, ...
08/11/2026

July at Hidden Lake Gardens was filled with family adventures, including garden story times, bike rides, yoga sessions, and Friday evening tours. If you missed these popular programs the first time around, there's still an opportunity to join us this month. Stop out before summer is over!

Upcoming August Events:
🚲 Pedal the Hills | August 11
📚 Sprouts & Stories: Storytime in the Garden | August 13
🌻 Grandchildren's Garden Day Camp | August 14
🧘 Functional Yoga | Every Thursday
🌺 Friday After Five: Hibiscus in Michigan? | August 28
🎨 Floral Paintings by Taina Mantey | On exhibit through Sept 28

The Gardens are looking more beautiful than ever, full of blooms, colorful seasonal displays, and plenty of summer beauty to enjoy during our centennial year. We hope you'll stop by and experience all that August has to offer!

🌿 Learn more: hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu/events

Update: All services have been restored and the Daffodil Gift Shop is open for regular hours as of Saturday, August 8. W...
08/07/2026

Update: All services have been restored and the Daffodil Gift Shop is open for regular hours as of Saturday, August 8.

We are experiencing an outage affecting our phone lines and Wi-Fi services. ☎️🛜

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while the issue is being addressed.

Due to this outage, the Gift Shop will be closed for the remainder of the day on Friday, August 7.

Thank you for your understanding. We expect service to be restored prior to opening on Saturday, August 8, 2026. We will provide updates as soon as services are restored.

Since May, these three talented interns have been learning, growing, and making a meaningful impact at Hidden Lake Garde...
07/30/2026

Since May, these three talented interns have been learning, growing, and making a meaningful impact at Hidden Lake Gardens!

We are incredibly grateful for the hard work, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives that they have brought to our team throughout this busy summer season.

🌼 Paige, a Horticulture student at Michigan State University, developed her love of plants while gardening with her father and is especially interested in plant tissue culture, propagation, and rare plant species.

🦋 Lillian, also studying Horticulture at Michigan State University, is passionate about plants, the outdoors, and the ways nature can support mental health and well-being.

🌿 Wyatt, an Environmental Science and Studies student at Adrian College, enjoys exploring ecology, zoology, biology, and any opportunity to connect with the natural world.

From helping care for our plant collections to supporting projects throughout the Gardens, their contributions have helped make this season a success. Please join us in thanking Paige, Lillian, and Wyatt for all they have done this summer and wishing them the very best as they continue their studies and careers! 💚

Address

6214 Monroe Road
Tipton, MI
49287

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15174312060

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