Group Visits and Tours

Fernwood welcomes visits from clubs and other groups during normal public hours. A 20% discount on regular adult admission fees applies to groups of twenty (20) or more who register in advance and pay in one lump sum. ONLY ONE DISCOUNT MAY BE APPLIED. Stacking discounts is not permitted.

If you call at least two weeks in advance of your visit, we are happy to provide your group with a tour guide or speaker, pending availability. We can accommodate up to 12 people per walking tour group and up to 120 people in a classroom program. If your group is larger, please let us know when you call, so we can schedule additional guides or speakers to serve you.

Tour fee: $50 per guide, per 12 people. Speaker fees vary depending upon the type of program and size of the facility used.

If our regular programs don't fit your schedule or needs, Fernwood offers opportunities to learn at your own pace. Interpretive signs are located along the garden paths and woodland trails.

For more information or to register for your group visit tour, please call 269.695.6491.

Reciprocal Admissions

Fernwood membership has its privileges, and an important perk of membership is reciprocal benefits at participating gardens, nature centers, and museums across North America. Your Fernwood membership card gives you access to reciprocal benefits that often include free admission to more than 380 public gardens and over 140 nature centers.

Reciprocal members visiting Fernwood receive admission for up to two guests upon presentation of a current membership card from participating organizations.

American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Program
ANCA Reciprocal Network

Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) Benefits
Fernwood members at the Century level and above may enjoy reciprocal admission and discounts to an eclectic list of more than 526 art, history, and cultural centers throughout North America

Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)

Environmental Education: School Field Trips

Fernwood’s gardens and natural areas are the perfect setting for students to observe, explore, and learn about nature! We offer a variety of engaging and interactive programs throughout the year for preschool-5th grade students. Each on-site program lasts for 1-2 hours and may consist of a nature hike, an educational game, and a creative activity or stewardship activity. Learn more.