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Mighty Naturalist Program; The Reason for a Flower

  SOLD OUT The Reason for a Flower Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description:  After story time, we’ll take a short walk to find an assortment of seeds. Where do they come from and how do they get dispersed? Seeds and plants are food, and seeds are also […]

Volunteer Spring Training for school programs

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

Volunteers needed for Spring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Spring school field trips are invited to attend this informative half day training session on Thursday, March 28, 9:00 am to 12 noon at The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI.  Volunteering for school programs is a highly […]

Woodcock Program & Night Walk (adult program) – April 4

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

The Woodcock Program and Night Walk (adult program) will start at 7:00 pm with a short indoor presentation to learn about the woodcock that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night walk to Dahlem's quiet grasslands to watch and listen for woodcocks performing their seasonal mating ritual.  This is a fun […]

Night of the Amphibians (family-friendly) – April 12

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

What better way to welcome spring than to wade in the waters of our glacial pond in search of the season’s first choristers: Spring Peepers, Chorus frogs and Wood frogs. Maybe we’ll find a Leopard frog or American toad! This is a great evening event for families to learn about, catch and release frogs! Bring […]

Earth Day Celebration 2024

Earth Day Celebration is Saturday, April 20th from 1-4 pm, to promote environmental protection, encouraging people to keep a clean, healthy planet. Once again, Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) is organizing a fun and educational afternoon to celebrate Earth Day 2024. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm […]

Betty’s Spring Workbee 2024

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

It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary for spring and summer.  This year's Betty's Spring Work Bee is on Saturday May 4th, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers, please join us for a short meet and greet, then assignments are given out at the start […]

Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival

SAVE THE DATE!  Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival is Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:00 am-3:00 pm The Dahlem Conservancy is excited to announce the 16th Annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival this summer 2024.  Environmental education organizations, presenters, and volunteers involvement will help strengthen our community’s appreciation for the natural world. Please join us, and […]