Fall Colors Hike @Fernwood then Eats/Drinks at River St. Joe Brewery
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Fall Colors Hike @ Fernwood Botanical Garden then Eats/Drinks at River St. Joe Brewery
We will hike about 2 miles or so at Fernwood then head to River St. Joe of a bite and/or drinks (Optional).
General Admission: $12
We have a passes for us plus 4 to get into Fernwood for free.
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FYI: Fernwood membership is $55 for 1 and $65 for 2 (same household). With is comes a Reciprocal Admissions to many other gardens and nature centers (including Meijer's Garden, which is $20 for regular admission, and the Kalamazoo Nature Center.)
Here are links to the included gardens and nature centers:
https://ahsgardening.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AHS-Garden-Network-List-8.14.25.pdf
https://natctr.org/membership/reciprocal-program
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About Fernwood Botanical Garden:
Tucked along the scenic St. Joseph River in Niles, Michigan, Fernwood Botanical Garden is a premier sanctuary for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Located in beautiful Berrien County—just minutes from South Bend, Indiana, and Southwest Michigan’s famous wine country—this 105-acre property protects 10 unique ecosystems. Visitors can immerse themselves in miles of woodland hiking trails, explore a reconstructed tallgrass prairie, or wander through diverse cultivated spaces like the tranquil Japanese garden, interactive railway garden, and the specialized hardy fern collection.
Fernwood Website: https://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/
About River St. Joe Brewery:
Nestled on the rolling fields of a beautiful organic farm in Buchanan, River Saint Joe is a premier farmstead brewery destination in the heart of Southwest Michigan. More than just a taproom, this unique grain-to-glass brewery and farm-to-table restaurant celebrates the land by crafting food and drinks straight from the soil. It serves as a vibrant community hub, event venue, and learning space where guests can gather, connect, and enjoy exceptionally fresh, farm-grown beer and fare.
River St. Joe Brewery Website: https://www.riversaintjoe.com/
I hope you can make it.
Kevin