Beal Botanical Garden

Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum illuminates the interconnectedness of people, plants, and place through learning, research, and stewardship.

Interconnectedness and teamwork are woven through the garden's mission and values. Connecting people to the garden, nature, and each other is central to our identity. Our success arises from working together and with our partners inside and outside the University for the advancement of the unit, MSU, and our community.

Our strategic plan defines our four core values: community, service, sustainability, and wellbeing. Together with our strategic pillars, these values will guide our work for the next five years and beyond.

Established in 1873, the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden is the oldest, continuously operated university botanical garden in the United States and illuminates the interconnectedness between people, plants, and place. This living laboratory encourages learning and exploration of the natural world. With a collection of over 2,000 plants from around the globe situated in the heart of MSU's campus along the Red Cedar River, this lovely natural landscape is perfect for collaborative programming to advance research, teaching, wellbeing, and public engagement.