SLAYTON ARBORETUM was established in 1922 when Mr. and Mrs. George A. Slayton donated 14 acres to Hillsdale College. The land was developed into a 48-acre natural area directly adjacent to the campus featuring gardens and woody and herbaceous plants from temperate latitudes. For 100 years, relationships between people and place have flourished at Slayton Arboretum. It is an integral part of campus life and the surrounding community. The Arboretum provides the
College an outdoor laboratory for faculty and student research. Wedding ceremonies, receptions, reunions, and photography are very popular at the Arboretum. Its grounds include fieldstone buildings, two stone gazebos, a Children’s Garden, nature trails, a waterfall, and two ponds. The Arboretum office and a horticultural library are located in the Barber House.