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Discover your garden, Fernwood.

Fernwood’s mission is to enrich people's lives by awakening and deepening their appreciation of nature.

Public gardens like Fernwood are more important than ever in providing a safe haven of tranquility and natural beauty. We invite you to explore and enjoy Fernwood's vast 105 acres of gardens and natural areas.

Fernwood is your garden--naturally.

FEBRUARY 22 | 10 AM - 2 PM

$60 ($48 MEMBERS)

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Hear from local chefs, farmers, and gardeners who are influenced and inspired by the community and crops growing in our region. Enjoy lunch and visit our exhibitors hall, featuring a handpicked selection of local green businesses showcasing their knowledge, products, and services.

SPEAKERS:

Brittney Rigterink

Owner of Terra Queen Farm & Loafing with Brittney

Hear how a lifelong obsession with farming, food, and creating community grew into a regenerative organic farm and micro-bakery focusing on sourdough and local, organic grains.

Thrijani Kantareddy

Owner and Chef at KT’s Rasoi Indian Cuisine

Learn how KT's Rasoi was brought to life and how it serves the community by offering a one-of-a-kind experience featuring fresh ingredients and authentic Indian flavors.

Michael Pound

Chair of Michiana Vegfest

Discover Michael’s journey to veganism and how Michiana Vegfest aims to educate and inspire everyone about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle—protecting the planet, promoting health, and showing compassion for animals.

Visit

Fernwood’s 105 acres are open for all to enjoy and experience - all year long.
Daytime garden hours are Tuesday - Sunday 12 - 5 pm.

Plan Your Visit
Cafe Open!

The Grateful Pie Company at Fernwood is NOW OPEN Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5 pm.

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Environmental education is a top priority as we are a living museum - there is much to discover about plants and animals!

Field Trips
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Membership has its privileges! By annually supporting your favorite public garden - Fernwood - you allow us to continue our work providing a space for learning, discovery, and peace in nature.

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Our Organization

A favorite of all who love nature—flora and fauna, Fernwood Botanical Garden is situated on the St. Joseph River in Niles, Michigan, near Buchanan in picturesque Berrien County. Fernwood is only minutes from South Bend, Indiana, and Southwestern Michigan’s famous wine country and shore communities. Fernwood comprises 105 acres and protects at least 10 ecosystems and is a birder’s paradise. Visitors may enjoy natural areas with miles of walking and hiking trails, a reconstructed prairie, an arboretum, and cultivated public gardens that include an herb garden, Japanese garden, perennial border, rain garden, railway garden, nature adventure garden, hardy fern collection, and other special collections and gardens.

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