Burton sports outdoors events

Goodies from the Garden

Wednesday, Aug 7 5:00p

Experience a fun filled day as you and your family explore the Applewood grounds decked out with activities and entertainment around every corner...

Yippee, It's Summer

Wednesday, Jun 19 7:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Summer vacation has just begun, but it won't be long before you're hearing, "I'm bored...

Girls Through Time Camp

Tuesday, Jul 9 1:00p

Sloan Museum, Flint

It’s back! Once again bring your favorite doll and join us as we explore the American Girl dolls you have grown to love...

Ask an Expert Series: Honeybee Biology

Saturday, Jun 22 1:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Jim Withers is back at For-Mar to talk about what life in a hive is really like. Come learn why Honeybees are so important and how they function as super-organisms...

Lunch on the Lawn: Fairy Houses and Gnome Houses

Tuesday, Jun 25 12:30p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Fairies and gnomes need houses and homes. Come dressed in your fairy or gnome best for a story...

Off The Beaten Orbit

Thursday, Aug 1 2:00p

Robert T. Longway Planetarium, Flint

Throughout our Solar System are many remarkable, fascinating worlds, not just the planets. Scattered among and beyond the planets are asteroids, comets, moons and dwarf planets...

Wonderful World of Bees

Tuesday, Jun 25 2:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Ages 3-6 Put yourself in the shoes of a bee and discover the important roles bees play in pollination. Make a pollinator for your garden at home...

Honeybee KIDS: How is Honey Made?

Wednesday, Jun 26 12:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Join us at the Observation Hive for a fun & interactive kid-friendly honeybee program. For-Mar Bee Keeper Jim Withers will be on hand to answer questions. For families, all ages and abilities...

Great American Picnic Day

Monday, Jun 24 6:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Charlie Brown did it, so can you! Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket; we'll supply everything you need to make and fly a kite! For families, all ages and abilities...

International Mud Day

Saturday, Jun 29 1:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Pigs love mud and so do we! Wear something old, bring a towel and come prepared to slip, slide, and wallow in our mud pit! For families, all ages and abilities! Pre-registration not required.

2013 Bubba's Dash Bash

Saturday, Aug 10 1:00p

Bubba O'Malley's, Burton

This is not your average 5K race. This is an Adventure Race that combines cross country, road, and obstacles...

Nature's Nightlights

Saturday, Jun 29 7:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Come learn about Nature's glow-in-the-dark creatures, the ones you can see at For-Mar, the ones that live deep in the ocean, and the ones scientists have created...

Join Applewood & The Flint Cultural Center as they team up for an evening of family fun! Activities Include Free Live Music, Children s Arts and Crafts, Games, Refreshments and More! Golf cart shut...

Great American Campout

Saturday, Jun 22 5:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Try a mini-vacation and join us for one night of FREE camping! We'll even provide all the ingredients for s'mores! For families, all ages and abilities. Time: 5pm-10am...

Naturalists in Your Park Nature Hike

Tuesday, Jun 25 7:00p

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Burton

Get to know your park on a hike with one of For-Mar's knowledgeable Naturalists. We'll look for and identify the wildlife critters that make the park their home...

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