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.
The Visitor
Center will be open on December
24 and December 31, but will be
closed on December 25 and January
1. The grounds will remain open Wednesday-Sunday, even on
holidays.
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 the terrain is frozen
and there is a 3"
accumulation of snow. Please
remember that snow accumulation on the ground is not an indicator of
frozen terrain. For dates and times facilities will be open for these
activities, please call 810.736.7100;
trails are not groomed.
For-Mar now has a designated
picnic area. A trail signage project was completed in 2008.
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.
For-Mar Gift Shop is open during regular
Nature Center hours and offers items such as t-shirts, plant and animal
guide books, children's activity guide, educational toys, souvenirs,
sunblock, and mosquito repellant.
Nature Preserve
Classroom field trips are $1.50 per person. In-school programs are $3.00 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
Forbes and Martha Merkley Visitor Center
2142 N. Genesee, Burton. Displays and
exhibits relating to the nature preserve and arboretum.
Download or request a copy
of our For-Mar Brochure
Flint, Michigan 48506