Higgins Lake in Roscommon County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Seed Beds
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. Seed Beds Marker
[Higgins Lake Nursery] is one of the best forest nurseries in the country.
-Professor Filbert Roth
Biennial Report of the Public Domain Commission, 1915-1916
At Higgins Lake Nursery, trained workers grew hundreds of millions of trees in seed beds like these. Up to 35 people were employed during the nursery's busiest time, April through October. After planting the seeds, workers weeded, watered, and killed grubs. Two years later, they moved the seedlings to transplant beds where they had more room to grow. Only four to six people worked during the slow winter months.
Seedlings were harvested when they were 4 to 5 years old and shipped all over Michigan for planting. Many of the Michigan forests you enjoy today for hiking, biking, and camping started right here at the Higgins Lake Nursery.
Erected by Michigan History Center and Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 44° 30.961′ N, 84° 45.498′ W. Marker is in Higgins Lake, Michigan, in Roscommon County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civilian Conservation Corps (a few steps from this marker); Ram Pump (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Cone Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Beginning of State Reforestation (within shouting distance of this marker); Packing House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hale Fire Tower (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Higgins Lake.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
2. Seed Beds Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. Seed Beds
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
4. Seed Beds
This seed beds are part of the exhibits at the Higgins Lake Nursery.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
