Michigan State University incorporates a network of on-campus, historic, protected wooded areas tat are cherished by visitors and the campus community. They are not separate parks or locations, but part of our Campus Arboretum and comprise almost 20,000 trees.
The trees and vegetation across campus wooded areas play an important role in both our history and environment. They present ecological value by protecting native ecosystems, providing habitat for wildlife, and maintaining biodiversity across campus. Every day, visitors walk through these areas, enjoying the peace these woodlands provide, not to mention the Spartans who use these spaces to continuously learn and study the environment and its natural resources.
These are active, living spaces that have been valued by the Michigan State community for decades. Ongoing stewardship and long-term care helps protect these spaces for future generations. Visitors are invited to explore and enjoy these historic wooded areas. They are easily accessible and woven throughout MSU's campus, each one carrying a different history within its grove.
These woodlands are located as follows: