Nichols Arboretum www.umich.edu/~wwwarb Don't let its park-like setting fool you. The Nichols Arboretum is actually a "living museum," with an extensive collection of plants that includes Michigan endemics and species from around the world. Because it is adjacent to campus, the Arboretum is a favorite student venue for jogging, a Frisbee toss, or quiet rest on a blanket. Several Program in the Environment courses visit the Arboretum for lectures and laboratories.
		University of Michigan Biological Station www.umich.edu/~umbs Located in Pellston, Michigan, the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) is a research and teaching facility. Most undergraduate contact with UMBS is through its spring and summer semester field course offerings. Each summer, SNRE faculty teach a number of courses at the Station.
		Matthai Botanical Gardens www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg With 350 acres of varied habitats and an indoor conservatory, the Matthai Botanical Gardens make a great recreational destination, and an excellent living classroom - regularly hosting lab sections of botany courses. The gardens are located about five miles from campus, within an easy bike ride or short car trip.
		University Libraries www.lib.umich.edu With 19 units, including the Shapiro Science Library, the Vivian B. Shapiro Undergraduate Library, and the Media Union Library, the University of Michigan library system is both an invaluable resource and an inevitable destination for all students.
		Saginaw Forest and Stinchfield Woods These two properties are owned by the University and operated by the School of Natural Resources and Environment. They are within 5-20 miles of Ann Arbor and are used for research and laboratory excursions. The School holds its annual fall campfire at Saginaw Forest. Stinchfield Woods is home to the Peach Mountain Observatory, which has regular open houses for the public. Map of Stinchfield Woods (PDF) Photo courtesy of Mark Deseck