2016-2017 Programs for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
For-Mar On The Road brings nature to you! Invite For-Mar Naturalists to your facility to provide
interactive and engaging hands-on programs for people of all abilities.
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Cost:
$2 per person
Programs are one hour long.
Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 15 participants.
Programs can be adapted to meet Michigan Curriculum Standards for your students.
For questions and reservations please contact:
Sarah Baker
(810) 789-8567
[email protected]
Welcome to For-Mar – Get to know what amazing features For-Mar has to offer with Nature
Bingo and meet some animals along the way!
I Wear My Sunglasses at Night – Investigate the world of nighttime animals and what makes
them unique.
Walk, Swim and Slither - Shake your tail feather as you learn about the different ways animals
get around their environments.
Here Fishy Fishy!- Come fishing with us at Buell Lake and learn all about the watery world of
fish!
Scat! – Everyone poops! Learn how animal poop lets us know what animals call For-Mar home.
Find and identify scat from local animals, then try your hand at the “Scat-A-Pult”.
Water is Wonderful – Water is important to us all! Investigate where we get our water and how
to keep it clean!
Nature Paint – Discover the natural world through art using all natural items.
Leaves and Trees – Investigate the different parts of trees and find out what roles they play in
our lives.
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Rockin’ Roll Rocks – Discover different types of earth materials and learn all about how rocks
are formed.
Animal Show and Tell – For-Mar is home to a variety of animals. Learn about our For-Mar
animal friends and get up close and personal with our live animals!
Custom Nature or Horticulture Program
Don’t see a program that has what you are looking for? For-Mar staff can also create unique
“On The Road” programs that meet your specific group’s individual needs.
Programs at For-Mar
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Nature Discovery – On the first Saturday of every month For-Mar Nature Preserve and
Arboretum hosts a fun and interactive nature-based program for individuals with disabilities.
Call For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum at 810-789-8567 for class themes and times.
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Nature Discovery Summer Day Camp – Each July For-Mar invites individuals ages 7 and up with
cognitive impairments for a 3 day camp full of nature activities, crafts, music, games and
gardening activities. Campers are separated into two groups: Youth and Adult. Caregivers are
welcome. The cost is $10 a day or $25 for the three days. Pre-Registration is required. Call ForMar Nature Preserve and Arboretum for more information 810-789-8567.