Slayton Arboretum
Barber Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242
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Slayton Arboretum, located on Barber Drive in Hillsdale, Michigan, is a serene and peaceful park that serves as a natural escape for both students and the local community. Established in 1922, this 48-acre natural area features fieldstone buildings, two stone gazebos, a children's garden, nature trails, a waterfall, and two ponds. The Arboretum is not only used as an outdoor laboratory for faculty and students but also as a venue for weddings, receptions, reunions, and student events. The Children's Garden, established in 2003, has grown to include a pond, a Blue Ribbon Fair Garden, an herb garden, and a willow teepee, providing a delightful setting for both children and adults. Dr. Bertram A. Barber, the visionary behind the Arboretum, created a functional outdoor laboratory and field station for students, with donated plants and labor from Hillsdale students and volunteers. The Arboretum has seen extensive repairs and restoration over the years, with ongoing community outreach activities and events. The Arboretum is maintained by the Maintenance and Grounds Department at Hillsdale College, with Dr. Ranessa Cooper currently serving as the director. The support of the community through donations and volunteering is crucial in ensuring the maintenance and beauty of the Arboretum for future generations.
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"An idyllic refuge of footpaths among landscaped gardens, towering trees, stone gazebos and water features. So many little scenes to discover. Don’t miss the beauty bushes in early June or the colors on the woodland path in October."
"Beautiful n peaceful approx 14 acres"
"almost missed it. gates appear locked- but main gate is open. parking is on the street. nice combo of groomed and wild areas. 3 deer- doe and 2 spotted lay still for pics. a turtle and frogs enjoyed the lily pads. very quiet, calming, cool and restful."
"Very cool place. My girls and I had a wonderful time walking around quite beautiful would be a perfect place for a picnic. Finding a place to park was kind of hard. But well worth the walk."
"Beautiful man made water fall. The gardens need to be tended, but the waterfall cascading down the hill into the pond is so serene and peaceful. There are stone step staircases leading up both sides with a couple of benches to stop and enjoy the surroundings. There are also several mulched pathways leading off into other park settings. I really loved the stone rotunda at the top that overlooks the pond. Well worth the stop even if just passing through."
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