For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
380 acres, 2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton, MI 48509-1209 (see maps)
The Visitor’s Center is open Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The grounds are open Wednesday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to sunset. The grounds and building are closed on Monday and Tuesday.

For-Mar is 383 acres, with 7 miles of hiking trails. Jogging and biking are permitted on the gravel service drive only. Pets are not allowed. Cross country skiing is permitted when there is 3” of snow and the ground is frozen; trails are not groomed. For-Mar is not a picnicking facility.

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Get in your daily run or walk at YOUR Genesee County Parks
Check out the new walking trail map for For-Mar. The map features a designated walking area with distances marked for your convenience.

The Foote Bird Museum is open every Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. -4 p.m. There is a barrier-free, paved trail located next to the museum. There is no admission charge for the Museum, grounds, or Visitor Center.

Programs can be tailored for any kind of group, including scouts, schools, senior citizens, special needs audiences, churches, preschools, home schools, etc. Staff can also provide programs off-site. Fees vary.

View award-winning photography from the Genesee County Parks Photo Contest here.

Photography Guidelines
Stay on the trails and garden paths to protect the sensitive plant life.
Stay off the fencing; it is for aesthetic purposes.
Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.

Nature Preserve
Field trips are $1.50 per person. In-school programs are $1.50 per student and require a $50.00 minimum, plus mileage. There is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $10.00. Payment is due the day of the program.

Public Programs start at $3.00 per person; fees vary for workshops and specialty programs.

Please call (810) 789-8567 or (810) 736-7100 for hours and programs.

Arboretum
Programs usually range from $5-$10 per person and pre-registration is required. For program reservations, call 810-736-7100, ext. 6.

Workshops usually range from $10 and up, space is limited and pre-registration is required.
For workshop reservations, call 810-736-7100, ext.6.

For wedding inquiries, call 810-789-8568. For reservations, call 810-736-7100, ext. 6. A walk-through is required prior to making wedding reservations.

Gardens/Grounds Facility Fee:
Weekday Price $125; $125 security deposit required (including weddings)
Weekend Price $200; $200 security deposit required (including weddings)

Visitor Center Auditorium Fee: $100 not-for-profit organization; $100 deposit required
$150 for-profit organization; $150 deposit required

Refund Policy for Programs Requiring Pre-Registration and Facility Rentals:
50% refund 72 hours prior to the event. No refund after 72 hours.
Rentals are only available during regular business hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weddings can be booked Wednesday-Sunday and can be held from 8am-sunset.

For-Mar On the Road
Programs can be tailored for any kind of group, including scouts, schools, senior citizens, special needs audiences, churches, preschools, home schools, etc. Staff can also provide programs off-site.

In County Presentations $125
In County Workshops $125 + the cost of supplies
Out County Presentations $155
Out County Workshops $155 + the cost of supplies

Naturalist Field Studies Programs
For-Mar offers naturalist programs, guided nature hikes and in-school programs, $1.50 per person. For-Mar also offers other public programs that vary in cost and skill level; click the above tab “For-Mar Events” for upcoming events and activities. The in-school programs require a $50 minimum, plus mileage and a non-refundable cancellation fee of $10.00. 

For more detailed information about these programs, please call For-Mar directly at (810) 789-8567. If you need to speak to the horticulturist concerning the arboretum, call (810) 789-8568.

About the Friends of For-Mar Foundation (Click here)

Forbes and Martha Merkley Visitor Center
2142 N. Genesee, Burton. Displays and exhibits relating to the nature preserve and arboretum.