Visit the Events page to sign up for programs!

September programs & events:

Volunteer Trail Leader Training for Fall Programs – Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 8:30 am – 11:45 am

Dahlem Harvest Table Dinner – Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm

October programs & events:

Fall Workbee – Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Survival Day at Dahlem – Oct. 4 & Oct. 10, 2026 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pumpkin Carving for Goblin Walks – Thursday and Friday, October 22/23, 2026 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Goblin Walks – Friday and Saturday evenings, October 23/24, 2026

Check the events page for more upcoming programs!

Openings available in our Little Acorns Nature Preschool 3-year-old classes!

For info and registration click here.

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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