-
Home
-
About
-
Interactive Map
-
Hours/Rates
-
Pavilions
-
Calendar
-
Parks By Activity
-
Genesee Belle
-
Accommodations
-
Newsroom
-
Film Locations
-
Take Our Surveys
-
Park Rules
-
Speakers Bureau
-
Parks Partners
-
Volunteer
-
Contact Us
For-Mar Nature Preserve And Arboretum
Nature gives us so much, sometimes it’s good to give back. Since 1970, that’s been the spirit behind For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum. With 383 acres of carefully preserved Michigan flora and fauna and one of the state’s finest collections of rare trees, For-Mar is where Michigan goes to learn about — and from — the best of the world around us. For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, because some things are worth preserving. Turns out, they’re just around the corner. At your Genesee County Parks.
 |
 |
2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton, MI 48509–1209 Click here for Driving Directions
The Visitor’s Center is open Wednesday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The grounds are open Wednesday - Sunday from 8:00 am—sunset. The grounds and building are closed on Monday and Tuesday. The Visitor’s 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 a 383-acre nature preserve and arboretum 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-inch accumulation of snow. Please remember that snow accumulation on the ground is not an indicator of frozen terrain. For dates and times that facilities will be open for these activities, please call 810.736.7100. Trails are not groomed.
For-Mar now also has a designated picnic area.
The Foote Bird Museum
Open every Sunday afternoon from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. There is a barrier-free, paved trail located next to the museum. There is no admission charge for the museum, grounds, or Visitor’s Center.
Nature Nook
The gift shop at For-Mar is open during regular Nature Center hours, and sells items such as T-shirts, plant and animal guidebooks, children's activity books, educational toys, and souvenirs.
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. If you would like to download our wedding brochure, click here.
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, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weddings can be booked Wednesday - Sunday and can be held from 8:00 am - Sunset.
For-Mar On the Road
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.