Michigan Botanical Society 2026 Forays

The 2026 Grand Foray

The 2026 Grand Foray will be held at Interlochen Center for the Arts June 1-4. The Great Lakes Chapter is currently recruiting field trip leaders and trips. Please contact MBS1941@michiganbotanicalsociety.org if you are interested in leading a trip, or you know a potential field trip leader. Several excellent sites for field trips have been identified. More details to come.

The 2026 Mini Foray

The 2026 Mini Foray will be organized by the Huron Valley Chapter. Time and Place TBA.

Michigan Botanical Society

The Native Plant Society for Michigan and the Great Lakes Region

The Michigan Botanical Club is the native plant society for Michigan. We are also home of the Michigan Big Tree Program.

The club was founded in 1941 and consists of five chapters.

The focus of the Michigan Botanical Club is:

Conservation of all native plants.

Education of the public to appreciate and preserve plant life.

Sponsorship of research and publication on plant life.

Sponsorship of legislation to promote preservation of Michigan native flora.

Establishment of suitable sanctuaries and natural areas.

Cooperation in programs concerned with the use and conservation of all natural resources and scenic features.