In order to take advantage of online reservations, you must register with the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission's reservations department.  This can be done at any time by following the instructions below.

If you have questions regarding this process, please call the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission's reservation department at 810.736.7100, ext. 6. or 800.648.7275, ext. 6 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon. ~ Fri.

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Delivery/Refund Policy
Reservations must be paid for at the time the reservation is made.  Your credit card is charged immediately.  We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, and Genesee County Parks Gift Cards.

All fees are Non-Refundable.

All programs/classes (unless otherwise noted) will be held at:

FOR-MAR NATURE PRESERVE AND ARBORETUM

2142 N. Genesee Road

Burton, MI 48509

From 1-69 exit at Belsay Rd (Exit 141). North on Belsay to Davison Rd,

West on Davison Rd to Genesee Rd (1 mile). North on Genesee Rd.

¼ mile to For-Mar’s entrance on the east side of the road.

Wednesday, April 2 – Butterfly Gardening: Dress for mess.

Saturday, April 12 – Outdoor Cooking: Dress for the weather.

Wednesday, April 30 – Hypertufa Trough Workshop: Bring heavy duty waterproof gloves and rigid 18” x 18” board to take your creation home. Dress for mess.

Saturday, May 3 – Campfire: Dress for the weather.

Saturday, May 10 – Mother’s Day Workshop: Dress for mess.

Saturday, May 17 – Outdoor Explorers, Tall, Tall Trees: Bring a plain colored t-shirt to decorate and create your own tree-shirt.

Sunday, May 18 – Slimy Salamanders: Location – Hogbacks Area, Davison. Meet at the Fishing Parking Lot on Stanley Road between Henderson Road and German Road, near the Stanley Road Tubes. Dress to hike and get muddy.

Our Reservation Department can be reached at 800-648-7275 Ext. 6 or 810-736-7100 Ext. 6, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.