Tours
WILDFLOWER TOURS
Celebrate the wildflowers of Dow Gardens with Horticulturists Chuck Martin and Trent Bowen! Learn about sun-loving wildflowers, beautiful meadow plants, and wetland species in the rain gardens. Then, head into the forest to learn about shade-loving species.
Tours are offered
July 6 from 1–2:30 p.m. and 6–7:30 p.m.
HERBERT DOW'S
GARDEN TOURS
Join us for a stroll back in time! Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens.
$15.00 for adults, Kids (6-18) $7.00, Kids (5 and under) $5.00. Includes admission to Dow Gardens. Capacity is limited, and reservations are required. Participants are asked to arrive at least fifteen minutes early to allow for the walk back to the home.
GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS
Guided Group
Forest Tours
Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens was originally purchased by Herbert Dow in 1905 to establish his apple orchard.
During this guided tour, guests will have the opportunity to walk through the heirloom apple orchard, stand high among the trees on the nation’s longest canopy walk, and learn the exciting history of this 54–acre Dow Gardens property.