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The Wonder of Nature Enjoy the beauty of nature at the John and Mary Dahlem Environmental Education Center. Just a short drive from downtown Jackson, The Dahlem Center's nearly 300-acre natural area offers five miles of scenic trails meandering through shaded forests, tall grass prairie, marshes, ponds, and babbling streams. Well-placed benches provide ideal wildlife viewing, while beautiful entrance and demonstration gardens welcome hummingbirds, butterflies, and visitors on their way to the trails and the visitor building. The grounds are open to the public year-round and are free of charge. The visitor building features seasonal educational exhibits, live native animals, and a large viewing window where visitors can relax and enjoy the diverse wildlife attracted to the feeding stations. The Nutshell Gift Shop is an excellent source of gifts for the outdoor enthusiast, including nature-related books, clothing, bird-feeding supplies, and other unique gift items. Jackson Waste Watchers
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May 2012
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Thursday, May 3rd | 5:30 pm | Dahlem Center
Lynn Johnson, AKA Bear Woman, will be sharing local Native American history as we celebrate our local heroes: our volunteers. Save the date and join us!
Annual Work Bee
Saturday, May 5th | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Dahlem Center
Once every year we invite our friends and volunteers to come on out and help us with “spring cleaning” on the Dahlem property (at no charge!). Help us pull garlic mustard, clean out a pond, erect nest boxes, cut invasive plants, spread bark chips on the trail, weed the flower beds, clean windows, and more! This is a great opportunity for organized groups to put in some community service time, for families to spend time together, to get to know your neighbors a little more. Everyone has a good time and lunch is on us!
Beekeeping at the Ecology Farm
Wednesday, May 9th | 6:00 pm | Dahlem Ecology Farm
Join Keith and Jessica Steller of Steller Apiaries for a 12-class beekeeping series, suitable for all ages and skill levels. Learn the entire process of keeping bees, from introducing bees to a new hive to harvesting honey. No previous experience or equipment is required. Space is limited, so please sign up early. We are also offering beehive plots this year, where you can keep a hive of your own at Dahlem for only $10/year, including assistance for our beekeepers. Please contact us for more details.
Getting Started with Organic Gardening
May 16th | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | JCC Justin Whiting, Room 201 and
May 23rd | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Dahlem Ecology Farm
More info coming soon. Tuition: $49. Register online via JCC.
Sunflower Sunday
Sunday, May 20th | 10:00 am | Dahlem Ecology Farm
Help Dahlem's Community Gardeners plant sunflowers (and more) along the garden entrance and along Wickwire Rd. to beautify the Ecology Farm. This is a fun event for the whole family to enjoy! Please contact us or email Lisa Brown directly to RSVP to this FREE event.
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Thursday, May 3rd | 5:30 pm | Dahlem Center
Lynn Johnson, AKA Bear Woman, will be sharing local Native American history as we celebrate our local heroes: our volunteers. Save the date and join us!
Annual Work Bee
Saturday, May 5th | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Dahlem Center
Once every year we invite our friends and volunteers to come on out and help us with “spring cleaning” on the Dahlem property (at no charge!). Help us pull garlic mustard, clean out a pond, erect nest boxes, cut invasive plants, spread bark chips on the trail, weed the flower beds, clean windows, and more! This is a great opportunity for organized groups to put in some community service time, for families to spend time together, to get to know your neighbors a little more. Everyone has a good time and lunch is on us!
Beekeeping at the Ecology Farm
Wednesday, May 9th | 6:00 pm | Dahlem Ecology Farm
Join Keith and Jessica Steller of Steller Apiaries for a 12-class beekeeping series, suitable for all ages and skill levels. Learn the entire process of keeping bees, from introducing bees to a new hive to harvesting honey. No previous experience or equipment is required. Space is limited, so please sign up early. We are also offering beehive plots this year, where you can keep a hive of your own at Dahlem for only $10/year, including assistance for our beekeepers. Please contact us for more details.
Getting Started with Organic Gardening
May 16th | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | JCC Justin Whiting, Room 201 and
May 23rd | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Dahlem Ecology Farm
More info coming soon. Tuition: $49. Register online via JCC.
Sunflower Sunday
Sunday, May 20th | 10:00 am | Dahlem Ecology Farm
Help Dahlem's Community Gardeners plant sunflowers (and more) along the garden entrance and along Wickwire Rd. to beautify the Ecology Farm. This is a fun event for the whole family to enjoy! Please contact us or email Lisa Brown directly to RSVP to this FREE event.
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The Dahlem Conservancy
7117 S. Jackson Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 782-3453 |
