Minnis Woodland

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.
 

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

Features

• Area: 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.