Botanical Gardens, Shula Giddens Park & Bid Munro Trail
Location
Botanical Gardens 543 E. M-134
Shula Giddens Park 625 E. M-134
Bid Munro Trail 445 Huron St.
Contact Information
Susie Baker
- Botanical Gardens Committee Member
- 269-501-5160
Resources
Sponsor a Garden Spot
If you are interested in discussing options, or you are interested in learning more about the gardens or volunteering gardening time please reach out to Susie Baker 269-501-5160 or submit your inquiry below:
Botanical Gardens Overview
These beautiful gardens are a vision of Doug McCulloch, a life-long resident of DeTour Village.
He has been instrumental in the design, build and continued development of the peaceful oasis nestled along the western shore of the St. Mary’s River in DeTour Village. Side-by-side with many volunteers the gardens foundation was built.
Some 25 years later, the gardens are thriving due to the continued dedication of our committee, and the many volunteers who sponsor and maintain individual sections of the garden.
DeTour Village Botanical Gardens consists of many individual garden beds, nurtured by residents of DeTour Village. Each individual garden is maintained by the family or individual. The gardens and walking paths surrounding memorial tributes are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers led by the Botanical Gardens Committee.
Donations
Monetary donations assist our gardeners with purchase of topsoil, woodchips, gardening materials and gardening tools. We appreciate any assistance.
Donate Online
A service fee will apply to each online
transaction made by credit card or ACH.
Mail In or Drop off
DeTour Village
260 Superior St.
P.O. Box 397
DeTour Village, MI 49725
Shula Giddens Park Overview
Maintained & Owned by: DeTour Village
In memory of a Dr. Shula Giddens, a former resident, school teacher and coach, Shula Giddens Park is located on the shores of the St Mary’s River on the south end of town, and invites you into our community. Back in the day this was THE spot. All the kids in town headed to the fishing pier to swim, fish, and just plain hang out.
Today it’s a nice place to dip your toes into the cool water of the St Mary’s … and maybe take a swim out to Frying Pan Island.
It’s attached to the south end of our Botanical Gardens, and provides parking and respite to those enjoying our gardens.
With great freighter viewing, a small gazebo with wifi access, this little park it cool.
Bid Munro Trail Overview
Maintained & Owned by: DeTour Village
Bid Munro Natural Trail is on the north end of DeTour Botanical Gardens.
This land was purchased by DeTour Village July 15, 1999, and named in honor of a life-long resident of DeTour, Bid Munro.
We have walking trails looped through the property that begin on the corner of Ontario and Huron Streets and wind through natural terrain, leading to two foot bridges escorting you into Botanical Gardens.
Along the route you will see plants and trees that attract birds and butterflies, multiple bird houses, and a beautiful view of the St Mary’s River.
