Visit the Events page to sign up for programs!

January programs and events:

Owl Prowl Program and Night Hike (#2) – Friday, January 24, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Sold Out

Please contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be added to the Wait List.

February programs and events:

Volunteer Trail Leader Training – Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1:00-4:00 PM

Chocolate Sensations – Friday, February 21, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM

March programs and events:

My Prairie Restoration Journey – Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:30-7:45 PM (adult program)

Maple Madness – Saturday, March 15, 2025, guided tours at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Check the events page for more upcoming programs!

Mighty Naturalist Programs Schedule 2024-2025

Programs are age appropriate for children 1-5 years old attending with a participating adult. Friday 9:30-10:45 AM

December 13 – How Animals Survive Winter
December 20 — The Busy Tree House
January 3 (Winter Break) — Nature’s Textures Art Class
January 10 – The Sleepy Owl
January 17 — Turtle Mania (meet live turtles!) – SOLD OUT
January 24 – Animal Feet and Tracks
January 31 – Bird Beaks
February 7 — Tree-ific Seasons
February 14 – Where are the Night Animals
March 21 (Spring Break) – Maple Sugaring in the Forest
March 28 (Spring Break) — The Reason for a Flower

2024 Dahlem Fall Newsletter.... news from your local Nature Center!

Welcome to Dahlem!

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.

Please make a donation online today. Thank you kindly for your generosity!

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As Jackson’s Nature Place we are making every effort to provide a place of calm, beauty, learning and exploration for everyone in our community. And we need your help to keep providing this space of nature for all!

Please donate to support Dahlem. Every dollar that you give directly impacts our mission to provide environmental education and outdoor experiences to the people of South-central Michigan. The success of Dahlem’s excellent programs is in your hands. We can’t survive without your generosity. Thank you for your continued support of Jackson’s Nature Place.

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