Building from the ground up: Beal Botanical Gardens aim to restore native plant life along Red Cedar River October 19, 2023 Home Explore The Naturalist's Journal Building from the ground up: Beal Botanical Gardens aim to restore native plant life along Red Cedar River Share FacebookTwitterEmail W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens is implementing a restoration initiative to help ensure the longevity of Michigan State University’s heart— the Red Cedar River.