Snow Tracks Guided Hike

Snow Tracks Guided Hike / Exhibit Room and Gift Shop Opening

Put your tracking skills to the test as we wander the snowy trails in search of fauna. Learn about the different tracks you may see here at the Dahlem Center, and how different animals survive the winter. We’ll start with a quick introduction in the Dutcher Room to discuss signs of animals we may see in the forest. The current backup date for this event is February 7th. I will update this posting leading up to the intended date, and if the weather seems like it will be more suitable on the 7th, I may change it. If neither day is very snowy, we may be searching for tracks in the mud! We’ll have fun no matter what. After the guided hike, the exhibit room and gift shop will be open until 4pm.

Date: January 31st, 2026

Time: 10am to 12pm

Where: The Dutcher Room to the trails

Cost: $5 for non-members / free for Dahlem members

Cancellations: We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. No-shows will be charged the full amount.

What to Bring: Make sure to dress in layers. January in Michigan can be very fickle, and you never know what the weather will be like. Wear shoes fit for walking. The hike may be anywhere from 1/2 mile to 1 1/2 miles depending on what we see and how often we stop.