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Fun stuff to do at For-Mar Nature
Preserve and Arboretum
Register/purchase tickets with Visa,
Master Card and American Express. Call 800-648-7275, ext. 6,
or 810-736-7100 ext. 6, or
click this link to
make reservations
for For-Mar programs today!
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January ~ Children, ages 2-4 Children, ages 4-6 Children, ages 3-6 Youth, ages 11-17 Youth, ages 7-12 Families, all ages Adults, ages 16 and older Home School Students Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities Adults must accompany children
Saturday, January 2 Under Your Feet: A program for individuals with cognitive disabilities For-Mar Learn about the rocks, soil, and critters that live under you feet. For individuals with cognitive disabilities. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $2 per person. Pre-registration required by 12/31/09. Click this link to make reservations today
Wednesday, January 6 Knee-High Naturalist: Snakes! For-Mar A scavenger hunt in the Visitor Center will earn pieces to make a craft project snake. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 01/04/10. Click this link to make reservations today
Thursday, January 7 Knee-High Naturalist: Snakes! For-Mar
A scavenger
hunt in the Visitor Center will earn pieces to make a craft
project snake. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon.
Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 01/05/10.
Saturday, January 9 F.A.N.s (Family Adventures in Nature): Winter Safari For-Mar Bundle up and join a naturalist on a walk through the preserve in search of winter hardy animals and their tracks. For families, all ages. Time: 2–3:30 pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Wednesday, January 13 Knee-High Naturalist: Winter Feeding For-Mar
Who eats
what? Enjoy activities that will explore wildlife feeding
stations. Decorate a container and mix feed for your yard. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 01/11/10.
Thursday, January 14 Knee-High Naturalist: Winter Feeding For-Mar
Who eats
what? Enjoy activities that will explore wildlife feeding
stations. Decorate a container and mix feed for your yard. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 01/12/10.
Saturday, January 16 Pick Me, Pick Me! For-Mar Choosing a new tree is a lot of fun, but sometimes the healthiest tree struggles in its new home. Find out what you need to know about selecting the right tree for the right place. For adults, ages 16 and older.
Time:
10am-noon. Cost: $7 per person. Pre-registration recommended
but not required.
Saturday, January 16 Webelos Scouting Outing: Scientist For-Mar
Join other
Webelo Troops for a program just for you. Earn your Scientist
badge and have fun meeting other Webelos. For children, ages
7-12. Time: 10am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration
required by 01/14/10.
Wednesday, January 20 Knee-High Naturalist: Animal Homes For-Mar Listen to the story The Mitten and then enjoy learning about wildlife homes. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 01/18/10. Click this link to make reservations today
Thursday, January 21 Knee-High Naturalist: Animal Homes For-Mar
Listen to the
story The Mitten and then enjoy learning about wildlife
homes. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3
per child. Pre-registration required by 01/19/10.
Saturday, January 23, 30 and February 20, 27 Healing the Earth with Organic Gardening For-Mar
Learn how to
grow tasty and nutritious vegetables in harmony with nature,
right in your own back yard! Use simple hand tools and discover
why this is so good for you and your family. This is a 6
week course presented by Gregory Kruszewski. For adults,
ages 16 and older. Time: 10am–noon. Cost: $100 per person.
Pre-registration required by 01/21/10.
Saturday, January 23 Puppet Show: You Don’t Live Here For-Mar Enjoy a short theatre experience about polar animals and join us afterward for a puppet meet and greet. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 2–3 pm. Cost: $1 per person. Pre-registration not required.
Wednesday, January 27 Knee-High Naturalist: Under the Ice! For-Mar
Learn what
animals are doing under the ice. Go “ice fishing”! For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 01/25/10.
Thursday, January 28 Knee-High Naturalist: Under the Ice! For-Mar
Learn what
animals are doing under the ice. Go “ice fishing”! For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 01/26/10.
Saturday, January 30 Full Moon Night Ski For-Mar Celebrate winter in Michigan with a heart healthy activity. Listen to a naturalist share secrets of the night. Hot cocoa and coffee provided. If the ground is frozen and there is 3” of snow we will ski, otherwise we’ll still walk. Bring a headlamp if you have one. Skis not provided. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 8-9:30pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
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February ~ Children, ages 2-4 Children, ages 4-6 Children, ages 3-6 Youth, ages 11-17 Youth, ages 7-12 Families, all ages Adults, ages 16 and older Home School Students Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities Adults must accompany children
Wednesday, February 3 Knee-High Naturalist: The Good Earth For-Mar Children will learn about rocks and soil with hands-on activities. Make a pet rock to take home. For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/1/10
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Thursday, February 4 Knee-High Naturalist: The Good Earth For-Mar Children will learn about rocks and soil with hands-on activities. Make a pet rock to take home. For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/2/10
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Saturday, February 6 Nature - Day and Night: A program for individuals with cognitive disabilities For-Mar Enjoy activities that explore nocturnal and diurnal plants and animals. For individuals with cognitive disabilities Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $2 per person. Pre-registration required by 2/4/10
No minimum – 15
maximum
Saturday, February 6 Puppet Show: Where’s My Mother? For-Mar Enjoy a short theatre experience about animal babies and their mothers, then join us afterward for a puppet meet and greet. For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 2 pm – 3 pm. Cost: $1 per person. Pre-registration not required.
Wednesday, February 10 Knee-High Naturalist: Raccoon Rascals For-Mar Learn about these loveable animals with activities and a story. Make a heart shaped raccoon. For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/8/10
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Wednesday, February 10 Woodland Shade Gardens For-Mar This class will define the three degrees of shade of a woodland garden, along with proper planning and planting to be successful. Presented by horticulturist Brad Meehle. Adults, ages 16 and older Time: 7 – 9 pm. Cost: $7 per person Pre-registration required by 02/08/10
5 minimum –60
maximum
Thursday, February 11 Knee-High Naturalist: Raccoon Rascals For-Mar Learn about these loveable animals with activities and a story. Make a heart shaped raccoon. For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/9/10
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Saturday, February 13 St. Valentine’s Day Workshop For-Mar Roses are red, Violets are blue, come out to For-Mar for a fun Valentine’s Day project to do. Adult must accompany children. Youth, ages 7 - 12 Time: 10 am – 12 pm. Cost: $7 per person Pre-registration required by 2/11/2010 0 minimum – 15 maximum Click this link to make reservations today
Saturday, February 13 Valentine’s Eve Night Ski For-Mar Celebrate winter in Michigan with a heart healthy activity. Listen to a naturalist share secrets of the night. Hot cocoa and coffee provided. If the ground is frozen and there is 3” of snow we will ski, otherwise we’ll still walk. Bring a headlamp if you have one. Skis not provided. Adults, ages 16 and older Time: 8 pm -9:30pm. Cost: $3 per person Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead. Details: 810-789-8567
Wednesday, February 17 Knee-High Naturalist: Packs, Herds and Colonies For-Mar Participate in hands-on activities that will explore how animals live in groups to help them survive. For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/1510
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Thursday, February 18 Knee-High Naturalist: Packs, Herds, and Colonies For-Mar Participate in hands-on activities that will explore how animals live in groups to help them survive. For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/16/10
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Saturday, February 20 F.A.N.s (Family Adventures in Nature): Owl Prowl For-Mar Enjoy a quiet night walk through the preserve to call Screech and Great Horned Owls. Owl games and activities are included. Dress for the weather For families with children ages 7 and up. Adult must accompany children. Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead
Wednesday, February 24 Knee-High Naturalist: Food Chains For-Mar There was an old lady who swallowed a fly. Come find out why! For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/22/10
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Thursday, February 25 Knee-High Naturalist: Food Chains For-Mar There was an old lady who swallowed a fly. Come find out why! For children ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children. Time: 10:30am -12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 2/23/10
Minimum 4 – 20
maximum
Saturday, February 27 10 Ways To Kill Your Tree For-Mar People put a lot of time and care into their new trees; unfortunately, their good intentions can be in the worst interest of the tree. We will take a look at the most common tree care mistakes and show you how to avoid or correct them. Adults, ages 16 and older Time: 10 am -12 pm. Cost: $7 per person
Pre-registration recommended but not required.
Saturday, February 27 Eve of the Full Moon Night Ski For-Mar Celebrate winter in Michigan with a heart healthy activity. Listen to a naturalist share secrets of the night. Hot cocoa and coffee provided. If the ground is frozen and there is 3” of snow we will ski, otherwise we’ll still walk. Bring a headlamp if you have one. Skis not provided. Adults, ages 16 and older Time: 8 pm -9:30pm. Cost: $3 per person Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead. Details: 810-789-8567
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March ~ Children, ages 2-4 Children, ages 4-6 Children, ages 3-6 Youth, ages 11-17 Youth, ages 7-12 Families, all ages Adults, ages 16 and older Home School Students Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities Adults must accompany children
Wednesday, March 3 Knee-High Naturalist: Fins, Feet, and Flippers For-Mar
Feet are neat! Learn
about animal movement and make a foot counting book. For children, ages
3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration
required by 03/01/10.
Thursday, March 4 Knee-High Naturalist: Fins, Feet, and Flippers For-Mar Feet are neat! Learn about animal movement and make a foot counting book. For children, ages 3-6.
Time: 10:30am-noon.
Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 03/02/10.
Saturday, March 6 Animal Homes: A program for individuals with cognitive disabilities For-Mar
Learn about animals
that choose unusual places and materials to build their homes as well as
the animal “neighbors” in our homes and yards. For individuals with
cognitive disabilities. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $2 per person.
Pre-registration required by 03/04/10.
Saturday, March 6 Sugar Bush For-Mar Join a Naturalist on a hike to the Sugar Shack to learn about tree tapping and sap collection, taste real maple syrup, and enjoy a slide show about the traditional process of making maple syrup. For families, all ages. Times: 10–11:30am, repeated from 1:30–3 pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Sunday, March 7 Sugar Bush For-Mar Join a Naturalist on a hike to the Sugar Shack to learn about tree tapping and sap collection, taste real maple syrup, and enjoy a slide show about the traditional process of making maple syrup. For families, all ages. Times: 10–11:30am, repeated from 1:30–3 pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Wednesday, March 10 Knee-High Naturalist: Nature’s Misfits For-Mar
Slugs, snakes, wolves
and other animals that people love to hate. For children, ages 3-6.
Time: 10:30am –noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by
03/08/10.
Thursday, March 11 Knee-High Naturalist: Nature’s Misfits For-Mar
Slugs, snakes, wolves
and other animals that people love to hate. For children, ages 3-6.
Time: 10:30am –noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by
39/10
Saturday, March 13 Sugar Bush For-Mar Join a Naturalist on a hike to the Sugar Shack to learn about tree tapping and sap collection, taste real maple syrup, and enjoy a slide show about the traditional process of making maple syrup. For families, all ages. Times: 10–11:30am, repeated from 1:30–3 pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Sunday, March 14 Sugar Bush For-Mar Join a Naturalist on a hike to the Sugar Shack to learn about tree tapping and sap collection, taste real maple syrup, and enjoy a slide show about the traditional process of making maple syrup. For families, all ages. Times: 10–11:30am, repeated from 1:30–3 pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Wednesday, March 17 Knee-High Naturalist: How Animals Sleep For-Mar Explore the many ways animals sleep with a story, games, and a craft. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 03/15/10. Click this link to make reservations today
Thursday, March 18 Knee-High Naturalist: How Animals Sleep For-Mar
Explore the many ways
animals sleep with a story, games, and a craft. For children, ages
3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration
required by 03/16/10.
Saturday, March 20 Hypertufa Workshop For-Mar
Create a lightweight but durable rustic planter that looks like
stone. Bring heavy duty waterproof gloves and a rigid 18" x 18" board
to take your creation home. Dress for making a mess! Presented by
Master Gardener Volunteer Nancy Dillingham. CAUTION: This program
uses Portland Cement. For adults,
ages 16 and older. Time: 10am–noon. Cost: $30 per person.
Pre-registration required by 03/18/10.
Saturday, March 20 Bit O’ Green Terrariums For-Mar
If you can’t wait any
longer for spring to arrive, join a For-Mar Naturalist and create a
terrarium. Learn how to keep your own green ecosystem happy. For
families, all ages. Time: 2–3:30pm. Cost: $5 per person.
Pre-registration required by 03/18/10.
Wednesday, March 24 Knee-High Naturalist: Awesome Plants and Garbage Gardens For-Mar
Learn how different
plants reproduce. Grow a garden from seeds and tops you throw away.
For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 03/22/10.
Wednesday, March 24 You Can Grow Roses in Michigan For-Mar
There is a rose for
every garden and every gardener. Let Bob show you how to succeed with
roses in your garden, as he draws on his fifty years experience growing
the world's all-time favorite flower. Presented by Robert Filter from
Wojo’s Garden Splendors. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 7–9 pm.
Cost: $7 per person. Pre-registration required by 3/25/2010.
Thursday, March 25 Knee-High Naturalist: Awesome Plants and Garbage Gardens For-Mar
Learn how different
plants reproduce. Grow a garden from seeds and tops you throw away.
For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 03/23/10.
Saturday, March 27 Ouch! Watch Where You Are Cutting For-Mar
Do you know you can
help your trees live longer with proper pruning? Join us as we review
the dos and don’ts of tree pruning. We will start indoors and work our
way outside for a hands-on experience. For adults, ages 16 and older.
Time: 10am–noon. Cost: $7 per person. Pre-registration recommended but
not required.
Saturday, March 27 F.A.N.s (Family Adventures in Nature): Egg Decoration Workshop For-Mar
Using two different
techniques, you’ll create a half dozen nature inspired eggs using
natural dyes and pressed flowers. For families, all ages. Time:
2–3:30 pm. Cost: $5 per person. Pre-registration required by 03/26/10.
Wednesday, March 31 Knee-High Naturalist: Clever as a Fox For-Mar
Enjoy a puppet show
and other activities to learn about fox behaviors. For children, ages
3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required
by 03/29/10.
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April ~ Children, ages 2-4 Children, ages 4-6 Children, ages 3-6 Youth, ages 11-17 Youth, ages 7-12 Families, all ages Adults, ages 16 and older Home School Students Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities Adults must accompany children
Thursday, April 1 Native Plant Sale Order Forms Available For-Mar For-Mar will be hosting a plant sale featuring Michigan Native plants on Saturday, May 22. These plants are naturally hardy for our local landscapes and will offer years of maintenance free color and charisma. Get your orders in now to ensure full availability. For adults, ages 16 and older. Order form available online (coming soon) and at the For-Mar Visitor Center.
Thursday, April 1 Knee-High Naturalist: Clever as a Fox For-Mar
Enjoy a puppet
show and other activities to learn about fox behaviors. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 03/30/10.
Saturday, April 3 Animals and Plants Working Together: A program for individuals with cognitive disabilities For-Mar
Learn how plants
reproduce and animals that help them. For individuals with
cognitive disabilities. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $2 per person.
Pre-registration required by 04/01/10.
Wednesday, April 7 Spring Break: A Pirate’s Life For-Mar
As a pirate,
follow the treasure map to discover the “riches” of Michigan. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon, repeated from 1:30–3pm.
Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration suggested but walk-ins
welcome. Each session is limited to the first 30 participants.
Wednesday, April 7 Spring Break: A Pirate’s Life For-Mar
Find out about
all of the riches of Michigan, learn pirate survival, and make a
treasure map of our priceless natural resources. For children, ages
7-12. Time: 10:30am-noon, repeated from 1:30–3pm. Cost: $3 per
child. Pre-registration suggested but walk-ins welcome. Each
session is limited to the first 30 participants.
Thursday, April 8 Spring Break: Spring Arrivals For-Mar
Spring brings our
feathered friends back to For-Mar for nesting. Learn some birding
basics and how these tiny creatures travel so far. For children,
ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon, repeated from 1:30–3pm. Cost: $3 per
child. Pre-registration suggested but walk-ins welcome. Each
session is limited to the first 30 participants.
Thursday, April 8 Spring Break: Spring Arrivals For-Mar
Follow migration
patterns of our avian friends and learn what it would be like to
make their journey. For children, ages 7-12. Time: 10:30am-noon,
repeated from 1:30–3pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration
suggested but walk-ins welcome. Each session is limited to the first
30 participants.
Friday, April 9 Spring Break: Wake Up! For-Mar Many animal friends have passed the winter in a deep sleep. Learn who’s waking up and what they’re up to. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon, repeated from 1:30-3pm. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration
suggested but walk-ins welcome. Each session is limited to the first
30 participants.
Friday, April 9 Spring Break: Wake Up! For-Mar As animals and plants wake up, we’ll talk about how they survived the winter and what they’re doing now.
For children,
ages 7-12. Time: 10:30am-noon, repeated from 1:30–3pm. Cost: $3
per child. Pre-registration suggested but walk-ins welcome. Each
session is limited to the first 30 participants.
Saturday, April 10 Finding the right shrubs for your landscape For-Mar
Lilacs?
Forsythia? Viburnum? Confused as to which shrub to buy? Then join
us and learn which ones will work in your yard! Presented by Kitty
Byron from Wojo’s Garden Splendors. For adults, ages 16 and
older. Time: 10am-noon. Cost: $7 per person. Pre-registration
required by 03/07/10.
Wednesday, April 14 Knee-High Naturalist: Changes! For-Mar Explore the life cycle of frogs and butterflies by playing the “Changes” game. Make a butterfly headband.
For children,
ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 04/12/10.
Thursday, April 15 Knee-High Naturalist: Changes For-Mar Explore the life cycle of frogs and butterflies by playing the “Changes” game. Make a butterfly headband.
For children,
ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 04/13/10.
Wednesday, April 21 Knee-High Naturalist: Camouflage For-Mar Hunt for animals that use camouflage for survival as part of the program about these amazing creatures. For children, ages 3-6. Adult must accompany children.
Time: 10:30am
-12pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 4/19/10.
Thursday, April 22 Knee-High Naturalist: Camouflage For-Mar Hunt for animals that use camouflage for survival as part of the program about these amazing creatures.
For children,
ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 04/20/10.
Saturday, April 24 Global ReLeaf Tree Sale For-Mar Come pick up your trees from Global ReLeaf. Even if you didn’t get your order in, it may not be too late. Stop in to see what is still available for sale. Check out their website at www.globalreleaf.org. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 9am–2pm.
Saturday, April 24 Wolf Cub Scouting Outing: Bird Achievement For-Mar
Join other Wolf
Troops for a program just for you. Earn your Bird Achievement badge
and have fun meeting other Wolf Cubs. For children, ages 7-12.
Time: 10-11:30 am. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required
by 04/22/10.
Saturday, April 24 Arbor Day Celebration For-Mar Join us in celebrating Arbor Day. Started in 1872, Arbor Day celebrates trees and all that they have to offer. From clean air to ice cream, trees are an important natural resource. Come learn about these wonderful plants at Genesee County’s only tree museum: For-Mar! For families, all ages. Time: noon-3 pm. Cost: Free! Pre-registration not required.
Saturday, April 24 Tiger Cub Scouting Outing: Plants, Animals and Conservation For-Mar
Join other Tiger
Cub Troops for a program just for you. Earn your Plants, Animals and
Conservation achievement badge and have fun meeting other Tiger
Cubs. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 1-2:30pm. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 04/22/10.
Wednesday, April 28 Knee-High Naturalist: Creatures Small and Furry For-Mar Learn about the special adaptations small animals have to help them survive. For children, ages 3-6.
Time:
10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by
04/26/10.
Thursday, April 29 Knee-High Naturalist: Creatures Small and Furry For-Mar Learn about the special adaptations small animals have to help them survive. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 04/26/10. Click this link to make reservations today
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May ~ Children, ages 2-4 Children, ages 4-6 Children, ages 3-6 Youth, ages 11-17 Youth, ages 7-12 Families, all ages Adults, ages 16 and older Home School Students Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities Adults must accompany children
Saturday, May 1 Adult Bird Hike For-Mar Migration is in full swing and those colorful birds that won’t sit still are back. Learn field marks and hike through the preserve to enjoy warblers as they migrate through our area. Bring your hiking shoes, binoculars, bird skills and a smile. A limited number of binoculars will be available for use. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 8-9:30am. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Saturday, May 1 Beetles, Beetles, Everywhere! For-Mar
The Japanese
Beetle seems to be everywhere; eating your grass, eating your
flowers and eating your trees. Join us as we explore the various
controls you can use to manage this pest! For adults, ages 16 and
older. Time: 10am-noon. Cost: $7 per person. Pre-registration
recommended but not required.
Saturday, May 1 Spring Awakening: A program for individuals with cognitive disabilities For-Mar
Enjoy activities
that celebrate the arrival of spring. For individuals with
cognitive disabilities. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $2 per person.
Pre-registration required by 04/31/09.
Saturday, May 1
For-Mar May Day, May Day, our children are growing up indoors! Inspired by the Children & Nature Network and Richard Louv’s motivating book “Last Child in the Woods,” For-Mar is looking for a few adventurous families to take an active role in our very own Family Nature Club. Be a part of something inspirational. For families, all ages. Time: 2–3:30pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Wednesday, May 5 Knee-High Naturalist: Creatures of the Night For-Mar
Learn about the
special adaptations of nocturnal animals. For children, ages 3-6.
Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required
by 05/03/09
Thursday, May 6 Knee-High Naturalist: Creatures of the Night For-Mar
Learn about the
special adaptations of nocturnal animals. For children, ages 3-6.
Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required
by 05/04/09.
Saturday, May 8 Mother’s Day Workshop For-Mar
The best gifts
are those that are hand made. Show mom how much you love her by
making her, her very own Mother’s Day gift. For youth, ages 7-12.
Time: 10am-noon. Cost: $7 per child. Pre-registration required by
05/06/10.
Saturday, May 8 F.A.N.s (Family Adventures in Nature): Wildflower Wander For-Mar Wander the trails at For-Mar with a naturalist to reveal the best of For-Mar’s flora. For families, all ages. Time: 2–3:30pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Wednesday, May 12 Knee-High Naturalist: Animal Architects For-Mar
Learn about the
special “tools” animals use to build. For children, ages 3-6.
Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required
by 05/10/09.
Thursday, May 13 Knee-High Naturalist: Animal Architects For-Mar
Learn about the
special “tools” animals use to build. For children, ages 3-6.
Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required
by 05/11/09.
Saturday, May 15 Spring Plant Swap For-Mar Spring cleaning isn’t a lot of fun, unless it’s in your garden! Have extra plants? Bring them out to For-Mar and trade your surplus with other enthusiastic gardeners. All plants must be potted and will be inspected by the Department of Agriculture for disease and insect problems. Inspection starts at 9am and swap starts at 10am. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 9am-noon. Cost: Free!
Saturday, May 15 Webelos Scouting Outing: Naturalist For-Mar
Join other Webelo
Troops for a program just for you. Earn your Naturalist badge and
have fun meeting other Webelos. For children, ages 7-12. Time:
10-11:30am. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by
05/13/10.
Saturday, May 15 Bear Cub Scouting Outing: Sharing Your World with Wildlife For-Mar Join other Bear Troops for a program just for you. Earn your Sharing your World with Wildlife badge and have fun meeting other Bear Cubs. For children, ages 7-12. Time: 1-2:30pm. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration
required by 05/13/10.
Saturday, May 15 For-Mar Family Nature Club Gathering For-Mar With our newly formed Family Nature Club, For-Mar Naturalists will be on hand to help lead a hike and activity before facilitating dialogue regarding future Nature Club outings. Inspired by the Children & Nature Network and Richard Louv’s motivating book “Last Child in the Woods,” For-Mar is looking for a few adventurous families to take an active role in our very own Family Nature Club. Be a part of something inspirational. We’ll decide on a name, a mission, and a schedule, so don’t miss out! For families, all ages. Time: 2–3:30pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Wednesday, May 19 Knee-High Naturalist: Mother Nature’s Helpers For-Mar
Earn your “Jr.
Naturalist” badge as we explore ways to help Mother Nature. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 05/17/09.
Thursday, May 20 Knee-High Naturalist: Mother Nature’s Helpers For-Mar
Earn your “Jr.
Naturalist” badge as we explore ways to help Mother Nature. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 05/18/09.
Saturday, May 22 Adult Birds: Little Brown Birds For-Mar Migration is in full swing and those little brown birds (LBBs) are back. Learn the right field marks so you can name those LBBs. Bring your hiking shoes, binoculars, bird skills and a smile. A limited number of binoculars will be available for use. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 8-9:30am. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Saturday, May 22 Native Plant Sale For-Mar For-Mar will be hosting a plant sale featuring Michigan Native plants. These plants are naturally hardy for our local landscapes and will offer years of maintenance free color and charisma. Species and quantities will be limited, so arrive early! For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 10am–2pm. Cost: FREE!
Saturday, May 22 Brownie Scouting Outing: Watching Wildlife For-Mar
Join other
Brownie Troops for a program just for you. Earn your Watching
Wildlife Achievement badge and have fun meeting other girls. For
children, ages 7-12. Time: 10–11:30 am. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 05/20/10.
Saturday, May 22 Juniors Scouting Outing: Wildlife Badge For-Mar
Join other Junior
Girl Scout Troops for a program just for you. Earn your Wildlife
badge and have fun meeting other Juniors. For children, ages 7-12.
Time: 1-2:30pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by
05/20/10.
Wednesday, May 26 Knee-High Naturalist: Let’s Go Hiking. For-Mar
Put on your
hiking shoes for a short hike as we learn about hiking safety. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 05/24/09.
Thursday, May 27 Knee-High Naturalist: Let’s Go Hiking. For-Mar
Put on your
hiking shoes for a short hike as we learn about hiking safety. For
children, ages 3-6. Time: 10:30am-noon. Cost: $3 per child.
Pre-registration required by 05/25/09.
Saturday, May 29 Backyard Composting For-Mar Compost is known as the “black gold” of the gardening world. This simple resource can turn the poorest dirt into healthy productive gardening soil. Join Master Gardener Phil Downs as he explains how you can make your own “black gold”. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 10am-noon. Cost: $7 per person.
Pre-registration required by 05/27/10.
Sprouts, The Breakfast Club, 1800’s Cooking, and Local Michigan Cooking are funded with Federal funds from USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by way of the Michigan Nutrition Network in a grant to the Genesee Intermediate School District. The SNAP-Ed Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income; it can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact your local DHS office or check online http://www.mfla.state.mi.us/mars/index.asap or call 1-800-481-4989. *This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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