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Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve

Fernwood is located in scenic Berrien County, the well known orchard and wine country of southwest Michigan. The address is 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Michigan 49120. The easiest way to find Fernwood is to exit off US 31 (see below): From US 31 take Walton Road (Exit 7) off US 31 and go west (toward Buchanan) 1.7 miles to Range Line Road. Turn right on Range Line Road and travel 1.7 miles to the Fernwood entrance. Look for signs along both US 31 and Walton Road. From Chicago take Interstate 94 east to US 12 (Exit 4A). Take US 12 east to US 31 and go north to exit 7. Alternatively, you can take the 80/90 Indiana Toll road to US 31 north to exit 7. From St. Joseph and adjacent northern routes, take Interstate 94 to Napier Avenue (Exit 30. Go east on Napier Avenue, to US 31 south to exit 7. From Sturgis and the eastern routes, take US 12 west to US 31 north to exit 7. From South Bend take US 31 north to exit 7.