Upcoming Autumn and Halloween Events at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum 

Friday, October 5 
Senior Series: Fresh Pressed 
For-Mar 
Make your own fresh apple cider with a For-Mar naturalist! Enjoy a short hike, weather permitting. For adults, ages 50 & older. Time: 10-11:30 am. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead. 

Saturday, October 6 
5th Annual Fall Harvest Festival 
For-Mar 
Celebrate the fall season with For-Mar at our FREE Fall Harvest Festival. Event includes hayrides, contests, crafts, cider making, and much more! For families, all ages. Time: 9am-3pm. Cost: FREE! 
Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead. 


Wednesday, October 10 
Knee-High Naturalist: Colors of the Season 
For-Mar 
Enjoy autumn's beauty as we learn about colors. Make and taste apple cider. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 10/8/12. 

Wednesday, October 10 
Wild Adventures: Fall Colors 
For-Mar 
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in mid-Michigan! Learn not only how the trees prepare for winter, but also the local wildlife. Make and taste apple cider. For youth, ages 7-12. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 10/8/12. 

Thursday, October 11 
Knee-High Naturalist: Colors of the Season 
For-Mar 
Enjoy autumn's beauty as we learn about colors. Make and taste apple cider. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 10/9/12. 


Saturday, October 20 
F.A.N.s (Family Adventures in Nature): Spooky Critters 
For-Mar 
Some critters just make our skin crawl by thinking about them. This F.A.N.s night is dedicated to learning how even the spookiest of critters play an important role in nature. For families, all ages. Time: 7-9pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration required by 10/18/12. 


Friday, October 26 
Haunted Hayride 
For-Mar 
Be prepared to be scared at For-Mar's first ever haunted hayride. Hayrides run at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 8-11pm. Cost: $3 per person. 
Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead. 20 person limit per ride. 

Saturday, October 27 
For-Mar Halloween Hayride & Trick or Treat Trail 
For-Mar 
Our trick-or-treat trails are filled with your child's favorite storybook characters! Hayride will pick-up every hour starting at 11am. For families, all ages. Time: 11am-2pm. Cost: $3.00 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead. 20 person limit per ride. 

Saturday, October 27 
Growing Gardeners: Pumpkin Party! 
For-Mar 
Learn all about pumpkins and their many uses. Paint your own pumpkin to take home! 
For youth, ages 7-12. Time: 2-3:30pm. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 10/25/12. 

Saturday, October 27 
Haunted Hayride 
For-Mar 
Be prepared to be scared at For-Mar's first ever haunted hayride. Hayrides run at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 8-11pm. Cost: $3 per person. 
Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead. 20 person limit per ride. 

Wednesday, October 31 
Knee-High Naturalist: Spiders! 
For-Mar 
Learn about the life cycle of spiders and how these creatures are different from insects. For children, ages 3-6. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 10/29/12. 

Wednesday, October 31 
Wild Adventures: 'Dem Bones! 
For-Mar 
Just in time for Halloween, learn about different types of skeletons in nature. For youth, ages 7-12. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: $3 per child. Pre-registration required by 10/29/12.