• 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 […]

  • Snow Tracks Guided Hike

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

    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 […]

  • Volunteer Training for Maple Sugaring School Programs

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

    Volunteer Training for Maple Sugaring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to teach and lead Maple Sugaring school field trips are invited to attend this informative half day training session.  A review of the lesson plan, a walk into the sugar bush to tap maple trees and setting up equipment will get […]

  • Maple’s Sweet Story – March 14, 2026

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

    Maple's Sweet Story -- Dahlem’s maple sugaring operation is small but an ideal site to demonstrate the science of collecting maple tree sap and making our favorite tasty maple syrup topping. Sign up for an interpretive guided 1 1/4 hour tour at 10:00 am or 12:30 pm to learn about the history of sugaring, and […]

  • 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 […]