• Mighty Naturalist Program Series

    Programs are for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Fee per Program: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for an adult caregiver & infants.  Additional children older than 5 years are charged the program fee. Advanced Registration Required. Please register online (see below) or call 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to reserve your spot […]

  • Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – January 16, 2026

    Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, United States

    Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Friday, January 16th with a short indoor presentation to learn about the owl species that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night hike on Dahlem's quiet trails listening for owls and other night creatures.  We will use an artificial device to call […]

  • Chocolate Sensations 2026

    Gene Davis & Sons 3575 Francis St., Jackson, MI, United States

    Travel back to a 1950s soda shop for an evening brimming with sweetness and fundraising! Sample decadent treats from Jackson’s finest local chocolate vendors, sip on signature drinks, enjoy delicious small bites, and listen to lively tunes. Featuring the dazzling music talents of Jackson's own Marcus & Tiffany Shelton Music. Enjoy local chocolate delicacies from […]

  • Getting Started in Beekeeping

    Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, United States

    Getting Started in Beekeeping Discover the secret of successful beekeepers by spending a year in the life of a bee (and beekeeper). Learn what you’ll need to get started, how to establish a colony and what will make you a sustainable beekeeper. Understand bee behavior and how modern beekeeping techniques are evolving so that you […]

  • Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival 2026

    Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival Saturday, August 8, 2026  Save the date for Dahlem’s annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival on Saturday, August 8, 2026.  This annual outdoor festival will include a wide variety of outdoor learning opportunities and activities for all ages including live animal exhibits, environmental education programs (birds, blooms, butterflies, honeybees and […]