Whiting Forest
Current hours: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
40 acres and 2 miles of trails right in the City of Midland!
Whiting Forest is 40 acres and 2 miles of trails right in the City of Midland –it’s located just ¼ mile north of the main Dow Gardens on Eastman Avenue. Make time to enjoy seven different types of forest, a spacious Visitor Center, hiking trails, covered bridges, and ponds.
Whiting Forest is currently open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. all week..
What to do and see in the forest:
Coming June 15: TREEmendous Forts at Whiting Forest!
Come play in the woods with 7 different forts built within 7 different forest types. For more information click here.
Observation Tower
Climb to the top of the 21-foot observation tower and enjoy the forest from a whole new perspective.
The Whiting Forest Visitor Center is Buzzing!
A glass-sided observation hive with a clear entrance tube to the outside is located in the visitor center. Watch as the bees draw out honeycomb to make more bees (a brood). The bees are working hard, foraging for pollen and nectar to expand their hive. You can catch a glimpse of the queen bee and read all about bees on nearby educational posters.
Tour Whiting Forest with a Guide
Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 3:30 p.m.
We can't promise you Smokey the Bear as a guide but we can dedicate one of our staff members to your group for 45 minutes. Gather a group of eight together and call 837-8299 one week before you would like a guided tour. Tour Guides are provided at an additional charge of $2.00 per person with a maximum of $20.00 per group.
NEW Native Trees and Forest Communities Exhibit
Check out our new interactive exhibit and learn about Central Michigan's Native Trees and Forest Communities.
Wildflower photography display
Aaron T. Strouse has allowed us to display his amazing collection of native Michigan wildflowers again this year, with all new photos of some of the rarest wildflowers in the state.
Room Rentals
Whiting forest has facilities for your meeting, get together, or party. We can comfortably accomodate up to 60 people indoors, or 100 when you use our spacious outdoor deck area. Please call 989-837-8299 for details.
