Gardens &
Natural Areas

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MSU Gardens

The gardens that blanket Michigan State University's 5,200 acre campus are a special part of the Spartan experience. They are not just beautiful spaces to relax, but serve as a living learning laboratory for studying diverse plant species and are a key component of a sustainable university. 

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Red Cedar River

Roughly 3 miles of the Red Cedar River flow through Michigan State University's campus, providing habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife, offering a special space for the Spartan community to relax and recreate, and serving as a living laboratory for education and research.

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Natural Areas

MSU is endowed with a diversity of woodlands and wetlands, totaling more than 700 acres across 25 distinct sites for teaching, research, demonstration and nature appreciation.

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OTHER AREAS TO EXPLORE

Bailey Greenhouse

Constructed in 2012, the Bailey GREENhouse & Urban Farm is a unique hoophouse located at Bailey Residential Hall.

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Student Organic Farm

Formed in 1999 by a group of MSU students, the Student Organic Farm (SOF) provides a place where students can volunteer, work, visit and learn about sustainable agriculture and farming techniques. 

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