Matt Dixon   The Flint Journal..Eric Ashby (right foreground), 33 and his fiancé Sarah Armstrong, 26, both of Flint compete in a tree-hugging contest at For-Mar Nature Preserve in Burton, Saturday, Feb. 12. Contestants are not allowed any artificial warming devices (hand warmers, electric socks, etc.) and must hold the hands of their fiancé with a tree between them at all times. For-Mar Nature Preserve is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and is giving away a free garden wedding as part of the grand prize as well as several other prizes from local businesses.
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