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SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature's Textures Art Class
DESCRIPTION:  \nNature’s Textures Art Class Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. \nProgram Description:  The morning starts with a story about textures and seeing-feeling different items followed by a short hike to collect natural items to use back in the classroom for experimenting with paints and crayons to discover the simple and fascinating designs. This class offers time for creativity and exploration. \nFee 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. \nAdvanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. \nClass limit: maximum 20 children \nCancellation Policy: Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \n  \nMighty Naturalist Schedule December 2023-March 2024 \n1) December 8 — All About Turtles (live turtles!)\n2) December 15 — Tree-ific Seasons\n3) January 5 (Winter Break) — Nature’s Textures Art Class\n4) January 12 — When Winter Comes\n5) January 19 — In a Nutshell\n6) January 26 — The Living Tree House\n7) February 2 – Super Squirrely and cousin Groundhog\n8) February 9 — Feathered Friends with Beaks\n9) February 16 — Winter Survival\n10) March 22 (Spring Break) — The Reason for a Flower \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-natures-textures-art-class/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl Night Hike - Dec. 28 postponed
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT.  Please call to be put on the wait list.  Or sign up for our 2nd Owl Prowl Night Hike on January 26\, 2024. \nNOTE;  Unfortunately\, due to wet weather the program has been postponed to Friday\, January 5\, 2024.  Ticket holders have been notified. \nOwl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:30 pm Thursday\, December 28th 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 out to owls with anticipation that they answer back.  In past\, the Great Horned\, Barred and Screech owls have replied.  This is a fun night not to be missed. \nThe program is appropriate for ages 12 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult that is registered for this program. \nFee: $6 per Dahlem member; $10 per non-member.  Advanced registration is required as spots are limited to 24 participants. Complete the registration form below or call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 to sign up and pay for your spot. Registration deadline is Wednesday\, December 27th. \nCancellation Policy: we have a 24 hour cancellation policy.  If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount. \nWhat to Bring; a small flashlight to carry in your coat pocket.  Our goal is to use our night vision just as our nocturnal creatures do to venture through the night and let our other senses direct us on the trails.  Wear warm\, dark colored clothing\, and leave the kids light-up shoes at home. \nThe Dahlem Conservancy\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson 49201 is just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson.
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-12-yrs-older-program/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; When Winter Comes
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhen Winter Comes Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. \nProgram Description:  Huddle close for a fun winter-themed story\, take a short outdoor walk on the snow covered trail to look for animal tracks and their winter homes\, and make little snow sculptures. Then we’ll head indoors to craft our own winter art projects. \nFee 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. \nAdvanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. \nCancellation Policy: Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \n  \nMighty Naturalist Schedule December 2023-March 2024 \n1) December 8 — All About Turtles (live turtles!)\n2) December 15 — Tree-ific Seasons\n3) January 5 (Winter Break) — Nature’s Textures Art Class\n4) January 12 — When Winter Comes\n5) January 19 — In a Nutshell\n6) January 26 — The Living Tree House\n7) February 2 – Super Squirrely and cousin Groundhog\n8) February 9 — Feathered Friends with Beaks\n9) February 16 — Winter Survival\n10) March 22 (Spring Break) — The Reason for a Flower \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-when-winter-comes/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; In a Nutshell
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn a Nutshell Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. \nProgram Description: Together we’ll have story time and a walk about the grounds to look for assorted nuts. Tree Nuts; where do they come from? What kind of nuts grow on trees? Is a nut a seed or fruit? Do they look\, smell\, feel different? Animals\, birds\, insects and people eat nuts! After story time and short outdoor walk we’ll get crafty. \nFee 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. \nAdvanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. \nCancellation Policy: Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \n  \nMighty Naturalist Schedule December 2023-March 2024 \n1) December 8 — All About Turtles (live turtles!)\n2) December 15 — Tree-ific Seasons\n3) January 5 (Winter Break) — Nature’s Textures Art Class\n4) January 12 — When Winter Comes\n5) January 19 — In a Nutshell\n6) January 26 — The Living Tree House\n7) February 2 – Super Squirrely and cousin Groundhog\n8) February 9 — Feathered Friends with Beaks\n9) February 16 — Winter Survival\n10) March 22 (Spring Break) — The Reason for a Flower \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-in-a-nutshell/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10954-1706261400-1706265900@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; The Living Tree House
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Living Tree House Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. \nProgram Description: Nature is full of hidden clues about the animals that live there. You may not know where to look or what to look for but animal clues are everywhere. You’ll learn how to spot and           identify common clues that animals live in or near forest trees. We’ll read a story\, go on a short outdoor adventure\, then head into the classroom to see an assortment of animal furs and homes\, and make a craft. \nFee 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. \nAdvanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. \nCancellation Policy: Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \n  \nMighty Naturalist Schedule December 2023-March 2024 \n1) December 8 — All About Turtles (live turtles!)\n2) December 15 — Tree-ific Seasons\n3) January 5 (Winter Break) — Nature’s Textures Art Class\n4) January 12 — When Winter Comes\n5) January 19 — In a Nutshell\n6) January 26 — The Living Tree House\n7) February 2 – Super Squirrely and cousin Groundhog\n8) February 9 — Feathered Friends with Beaks\n9) February 16 — Winter Survival\n10) March 22 (Spring Break) — The Reason for a Flower \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-the-living-tree-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT — Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Friday\, January 26th 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 out to owls with anticipation that they answer back.  In past\, the Great Horned\, Barred and Screech owls have replied.  This is a fun night not to be missed. \nThe program is appropriate for ages 12 years and older. Minor children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. \nFee: $6 per Dahlem member; $10 per non-member.  Advanced registration is required as spots are limited to 24 participants. Complete the registration form below or call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 to sign up and pay for your spot. Registration deadline is Thursday\, January 25th. \nCancellation Policy: we have a 24-hour cancellation policy.  If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount. \nWhat to Bring; a small flashlight to carry in your coat pocket. Our goal is to use our night vision just as our nocturnal creatures do to venture through the night and let our other senses direct us on the trails. Try to wear dark colored\, warm clothes that don’t make noise when you move\, and leave the kids light-up shoes at home. \nThe Dahlem Conservancy\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson 49201 is just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson.
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-program-night-hike/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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