How long does it take to walk through Dow Gardens?
Take your time. We were there about 3 hours and it was a leisurely visit.
Can you eat at Dow Gardens?
Though picnics are welcome, outside food and beverages are not permitted indoors. Concessions are available at the Whiting Forest Café. Dow Gardens is a non-smoking campus.
Are pets allowed in Dow Gardens?
3 answers. No, no dogs allowed in Dow gardens/whiting forest (or nature center, unfortunately.)
How big is Dow?
110-acre
Dow Gardens is a 110-acre (45 ha) botanical garden located at 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, Michigan, United States.
How long is the Whiting forest canopy walk?
1,400 feet long
Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens features 54 acres of woodlands, ponds, apple orchard, meadows, and stream. Guests of all ages and abilities are immersed in the forest on the nation’s longest canopy walk, 1,400 feet long, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.
When did Dow Gardens open?
1899
A Legacy of Beauty. Established in 1899 as a home for Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow and family, Dow Gardens now welcomes over 300,000 guests per year.
Where is Dow Chemical Michigan?
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Michigan Operations, Midland Plant is a chemical manufacturing complex located at 1790 Building, Washington Street in Midland, Michigan, and the Dow, Michigan Operations, Salzburg Road Landfill is a hazardous waste landfill located at 2314 West Salzburg Road, in Midland, Michigan.
Does Whiting Forest allow dogs?
No, only service animals. over a year ago.
Who owns Dow Gardens?
The Dow Gardens has deep roots of family, community, and innovation stemming back to Herbert and Grace Dow who raised their family here. Their legacy can be experienced when one visits the Gardens through the efforts of our talented staff and volunteers.
When was Dow Gardens built?
Established in 1899 as a home for Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow and family, Dow Gardens now welcomes over 300,000 guests per year. Experience a dazzling 110-acre display of annuals and perennials punctuated by distinctive bridges, an award-winning children’s garden, towering pines, and delightful water features.
Is Dow Gardens open in winter?
Holidays at Dow Gardens As winter brings snow and cold weather, the Gardens still has incredible views to offer the young and the young at heart. Take a brisk stroll through campus and enjoy a moment of quiet solitude, or join in on the festivities by attending one of our events.
How many miles of pathways are there at Dow Gardens?
Dow Gardens has over 3 miles of barrier-free hard-surfaced pathways. Please refer to our digital map kiosk (located in the Visitor Centers) or ask a staff member about our accessible routes. Wheelchairs are welcome.
When is the Dow Gardens open to the public?
Dow Gardens is currently open, by appointment only, Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00AM until 7:00PM.
Which is the signature gift of the Dow Gardens?
The Foundation’s signature gift each year is the Dow Gardens as they share the family estate with the community and its visitors.
Who is the rental coordinator for Dow Gardens?
Visit our Tours page for details or contact our Rental and Tour Coordinator, Haley Hill directly at [email protected] or 989.631.2677 ext. 340.