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Dear Earth: Literacy in Nature

Let's celebrate all things nature! March is reading month and April is for the Earth! This Earth Day and Arbor Day event puts literacy in the spotlight and features guest readers, a pop-up shop by Turn the Page Books, and guided hikes. If you love adventure and imagination, join us for at this open house-style program. 

Storytime Schedule

Readers will start on the half hour between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Guided BioBlitz Hike Schedule: 

  • Bird is the Word: 11:30‒12 p.m.
  • A Bug's Life: 12:30‒1:30 p.m.
  • It's an Arboretum, not a Burrito: 2‒3 p.m.

Presented by:

  • Courtney Prout, Park Naturalist, For-Mar Nature Preserve

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • Arts, Culture, and Design
  • Energy and Environment
  • Behind the Scenes 20
  • Earth & Environment 15

For more information:

Read more about Dear Earth: Literacy in Nature (external site)

Time and Location

  • 4/26/2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Location:
    For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
    2142 N Genesee Rd
    Burton, MI 48509

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