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For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton, MI

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For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

A 383-acre nature preserve and arboretum in Burton, Michigan, run by Genesee County Parks.

2142 N. Genesee Road, Burton, MI 48509 · Burton, MI

About For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

For-Mar is a Genesee County Parks preserve covering 383 acres of meadows, ponds, wetlands, fields, forests, and gardens. It was established in 1970 on a former dairy farm donated by Forbes and Martha Merkley. Its arboretum spans 116 acres and holds over 1,800 woody plants from 157 species, as of 2015. Visitors can hike more than seven miles of trails, explore the gardens, and visit the Visitor's Center, which offers live animal exhibits, school field trips, and naturalist programs. A barrier-free treehouse and paved accessible paths serve visitors with mobility needs.

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