09/18/2026
Spartans, have you ever wandered through Beal Botanical Garden and felt a little closer to MSU?
For generations of Spartans, Beal has been a special place on campus; a place to explore, learn, slow down and enjoy the beauty of Michigan State.
Now, Beal is entering an exciting new chapter through the "Wild at Heart" land use plan, bringing the garden closer to its original vision as a “wild garden” at the heart of campus. The transformation will create even more opportunities for students, researchers, families and visitors to experience this incredible space.
And there’s an opportunity for Spartans to be part of that future. A few named spaces are still available for families, loved ones or fellow Spartans who want to create a lasting legacy at MSU. It’s a unique opportunity to make a gift that becomes part of the landscape of campus, a place where students will learn, research will happen, memories will be made and future generations of Spartans will walk and explore.
We know the power of staying connected to MSU and finding meaningful ways to give back. If Beal holds a special place in your Spartan story, this may be an opportunity worth exploring.
Learn more about the Wild at Heart plan and available naming opportunities: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/09/beal-botanical-garden-land-use-plan
Beal Botanical Garden embarks on its next chapter of growth — a new land use plan that will keep the garden firmly embedded in its roots and plant seeds for the future. The vision for the garden’s next phase of evolution is the culmination of a multi-year planning and feedback process.
