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Minnis Woodland

Minnis Woodland, Location Map

Access  - Open from dawn until dusk
Location

 - Minnis Woodland Location Map

 - South Campus, farms area, Pavilion Dr., west of the Pavilion

 - Woodlot surrounded by a chain link fence except for the southwestern edge that is unfenced

 - Accessibility is limited due to the natural growth of vegetation and the terrain

 - 1 Entrance Point - map

> Entrance 1: Farm Gate

Parking

 - Minnis Woodland Location Map

 - Farm Contact to be determined

 - When events are NOT scheduled at the MSU Pavilion, parking is available at Parking Lot 201, west of the Pavilion

Features

 - 5 acres

 - Mixed age stand with large sugar maple and beech

 - Also contains basswood, white oak, and swamp white oak

Publications & Reports  - Peña, M. (2021). Minnis Woodland Bio-inventory Report. Michigan State University.

A major portion of the woods was cleared for bee hives and a log cabin that was formerly used for girls’ physical education. The log cabin is now used for storage of beekeeping equipment.