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Visit the Events page to sign up for programs!

Summer Camp Registration opened January 29th!

July programs and events:

Summer Songs outdoor concert with JSO – Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Summer Songs outdoor concert with JSO – Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm

August programs & events: 

Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival – August 8, 2026 Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Food Trucks at BBB Festival

Jacktown Ukes Performance – August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am

Live Raptor Meet and Greet with Michigan Avian Experience – August 8, 2026 at 11:00 am

Museum Collections Up Close with University of Michigan Museum of Natural History – August 8, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Invasive Species with Dr. Shikha Singh – August 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Stellar Day in Jackson – Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Freeze! FBI! Exhibit Open House – Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Check the events page for more upcoming programs!

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!

Support Dahlem’s Mission

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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Contact Dahlem

7117 South Jackson Road
Jackson, MI 49201

Phone: (517) 782-3453

Email: contact@dahlemcenter.org

Visit Dahlem

Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset at no cost. Please leave a donation in the Donation Box located by the front entrance trail sign. Funds help us maintain the trails for your walking pleasure. Thank you kindly for your support.

Public Restrooms are Open except during the evening/night and weekends.  A Port-a-John is available next to the pavilion.

Offices, Nutshell Gift Shop, and Exhibit areas are OPEN Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

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