March 2019
Maple Sugaring – Townsend Elem. (3rd grade)
Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: March 27, 2019 Time: 8:45-10:00 am School: Northwest Early Elementary School; 3rd grade Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how sap flows, taste sap from a maple tree, and see the maple syrup-making process itself at our historic sugar shack. Several outdoor stations and a…
Find out more »Ella Sharp Sugaring & Shearing Festival
Sunday, March 31, 2019 noon - 4 p.m. at Ella Sharp Museum Welcome Spring at the Ella Sharp Museum’s annual Sugaring & Shearing festival, held on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from noon-4 p.m. Farm lane will be bustling with activities like sheep herding, sheep shearing, and traditional craftsmanship. Stop by the sugar bush for live sap-to-syrup demonstrations by Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place. All six galleries will be open with free admission, and all historical buildings will be open to visitors. To…
Find out more »April 2019
Mighty Naturalist Program; Life Under a Log
Life Under a Log Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description: Some people might see just a mushy, rotten log. We see a fascinating habitat for all kinds of organisms. We see a very important step in the life cycle of nature and a fascinating science lesson. Look for yourself! Our time will be spent outdoors starting with a story, A Log’s Life followed by a walk in the forest to investigate life in and…
Find out more »Michigan Mammals Program & trail walk – Jackson YMCA Spring Break Campers
Michigan Mammals Program & trail walk Location: Dahlem Date: April 2, 2019 Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Organization: Jackson YMCA Spring Break Camp YMCA campers will see and touch Michigan mammal skins and skulls, explore classification, adaptations, and predator/prey relationships. Campers will also investigate animal signs, such as scats and tracks, that they can find in their own backyards. Time will be spent outside walking trails looking for signs of wildlife, and also have free time on our popular Natural Playscape.
Find out more »Michigan Mammals Program & trail walk – Jackson YMCA Spring Break Campers
Michigan Mammals Program & trail walk Location: Dahlem Date: April 3, 2019 Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Organization: Jackson YMCA Spring Break Camp YMCA campers will see and touch Michigan mammal skins and skulls, explore classification, adaptations, and predator/prey relationships. Campers will also investigate animal signs, such as scats and tracks, that they can find in their own backyards. Time will be spent outside walking trails looking for signs of wildlife, and also have free time on our popular Natural Playscape.
Find out more »Volunteers needed for Spring School Programs
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 Friday, April 5, 8:30 am to noon at The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI. Volunteering for school programs is a highly rewarding experience not to be missed. Come join the fun! The five programs we will review include: Signs of Spring (preschool & kindergarten), Who Lives There?…
Find out more »Annie’s BIG Nature Lesson – Grass Lake Elementary School; 4th grade
About Annie's BIG Nature Lesson (ABNL); About Annie's BIG Nature Lesson Annie's BIG Nature Lesson is an environmental education program that brings children, parents, and teachers into the natural world for learning. This five consecutive day study trip is conducted at community nature centers and invites participants to immerse themselves in exploration of different habitats, learn with experts on site, observe and write for an hour each day, and make a positive difference through stewardship projects. The Mission: •…
Find out more »Annie’s BIG Nature Lesson – Grass Lake Elementary School; 4th grade
About Annie's BIG Nature Lesson (ABNL); Annie's BIG Nature Lesson is an environmental education program that brings children, parents, and teachers into the natural world for learning. This five consecutive day study trip is conducted at community nature centers and invites participants to immerse themselves in exploration of different habitats, learn with experts on site, observe and write for an hour each day, and make a positive difference through stewardship projects. The Mission: • To immerse children, teachers, and…
Find out more »Signs of Spring – Pirates Cove Pre-School
Signs of Spring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: April 18, 2019 Time: 1:00-2:15 pm School: Pirates Cove Pre-School (Ms. Murphy's class) Description: Discover the wonders of a world awakening to spring! Use all of your senses to experience the changing environment around you. See the shapes and colors, feel the textures, and smell the fragrances of the spring season. Standards: K.LS1.C 1.LS1.A 2.ESS1.C & B
Find out more »Michigan Mammals; Skulls, Scats, & Tracks outreach program at Paragon Charter Academy (4th grade)
Location: Paragon Charter Academy Date: April 24, 2019 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm School: Paragon Charter Academy, 4th grade classes Description: Students see and touch Michigan mammal skins and skulls, explore mammal classification, adaptations, and predator/prey relationships. Students also investigate animal signs such as scats and tracks that they can search for in their own backyards. Standards: 1.LSS1.A A.LS3.1 2.LS4.1 3.LS3.A & B, 3.LS4.C & D 4.LS1.2 5.LS2.A
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