Visit the Events page to sign up for programs!

January programs and events:

Mighty Naturalist program series — Friday January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 at 9:30 am

Owl Prowl Program and Night Hike — Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm SOLD OUT

Snow Tracks Guided Hike — Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 am

February programs and events:

Mighty Naturalist program series — Friday, February 6 and 13, 2026 at 9:30 am

Volunteer Trail Leader Training for maple sugaring programs — Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Chocolate Sensations 2026 — February 20, 2026 at 6 – 8 pm

March programs and events:

Mighty Naturalist program series — Friday, March 6 and 27, 2026 at 9:30 am

Maple’s Sweet Story — Saturday, March 14, 2026. Guided tours at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm

Check the events page for more upcoming programs!

The Mighty Naturalist Programs Schedule
Click HERE to advance to the registration page. Sign up for as many as you would like.
1) December 5 — Secrets of Winter (sold out)
2) December 19 — Super Squirrelly (3 spots avail)
3) January 9 — Nature’s Textures Art Class
4) January 16 — The Sleepy Owl (sold out)
5) January 23 — Turtle, Turtle, Turtle (7 spots avail)
6) January 30 — Beaks!
7) February 6 – Where are the Night Animals?
8) February 13 — From Seed to Plant (3 spots avail)
9) March 6 — Maple-licious (4 spots avail)
10) March 27 (Spring Break) — Life Under a Log

Every MN program starts with story time in the exhibit room, followed by a short outdoor walk, and then hands-on activity-craft in the big Dutcher classroom. Please dress for the weather.

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Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, provides environmental education and outdoor experiences to the people of South-central Michigan. People of all ages benefit from the year-round programs at Dahlem. Our beautiful trails are open to the public every day from dawn until dusk. Come experience the diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems located in Dahlem’s nearly 300 acres of conserved land. Dahlem does not receive tax funding, so the protection of this land and all activities held at Dahlem are made possible by our wonderful donors, sponsors, members, and volunteers. As a registered 501(c)3 non-profit in the State of Michigan, all donations to Dahlem are fully tax-deductible. We are so grateful for your support.

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