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SUMMARY:My Prairie Restoration Journey presentation
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, John Blair will bring you along on his journey to restore his land to original native prairie on his rural property in Brooklyn. He will also cover the restoration of his wooded savanna and how he is bringing three natural ponds back to life after being buried by farmers decades ago. Through John’s beautiful photos\, you will get to see this wonderful transformation taking place\, from hay fields back to lush native prairie habitat\, much like what was originally there two hundred years ago! \nBiography for John Blair\nWhen John Blair retired from his automotive engineering job\, he knew he would need something interesting to do with his time. He found it when he attended a presentation in the winter of 2012 by butterfly expert Brenda Dziedzic on making a butterfly garden with native plants as the focal point. John got busy that spring creating his own butterfly garden at his Westland home that over the next seven summers grew to over 5000 square feet in size with 130 species of native plants and 38 different species of butterfly visitors. In 2019\, having filled all his available gardening space\, John and his wife Sheri moved to a new home in rural Brooklyn\, Michigan with about 9 acres of land that he is using to make even more butterfly and pollinator habitat through restoring large tracts of land to original prairie with native plants\, creating a gigantic butterfly and pollinator habitat! John enjoys giving his inspirational talks and educational tours of his restoration to help others get started with their own pollinator habitats using native plants\, which is something that means very much to him! \nJohn’s garden has appeared in Fine Gardening magazine\, Michigan Gardener\, the Detroit Free Press and the Garden Answer YouTube channel. He has also authored articles for Michigan Gardener magazine on creating pollinator gardens. Over the last twelve years\, John has given his “How to Make a Butterfly Garden” and “Prairie Restoration Journey” talks to county Master Gardener organizations\, Michigan State University\, Greenfield Village\, numerous Michigan garden clubs\, Church groups and Nature clubs throughout southeast and mid Michigan. \n\n\nPlease register to save your seat.  This is a free program intended for adults.
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/my-prairie-restoration-journey-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Maple Madness Interpretive Tours - March 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Maple Madness Interpretive Tours — 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. \nSign up for an interpretive guided 1 1/4 hour tour at 10:00 am (sold out) or 12:30 pm (has 38 open spots) to learn about the history of sugaring\, and learn through hands-on STEM activities; how to identify maple trees\, drilling & tapping\, the tree’s many jobs\, and finally\, see the sap being boiled down on the wood stove at our historic sugar shack\, and where everyone gets to taste the sweet golden nectar of the sugar maple. \nFee: $6/Dahlem member; $8/non-member; $20 Member Family (same household) and $25 Non-member Family (same household).  Advanced registration required. Complete the registration form below or call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to sign up and pay for your spot. \nCancellation Policy: minimum 24 hour notice via phone call or email .  If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount. \nThe Dahlem Conservancy\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson 49201 just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson. \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/maple-madness-interpretive-tours-march-15-2025/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Event-Festival
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SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Maple Sugaring in the Forest - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Maple Sugaring in the Forest Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. \nProgram Description: The maple sugaring season is a sign winter is ending and Spring is near. Hooray! After story time\, we will take a walk through the sugar bush to see different methods to collect maple tree sap\, look closely at baby leaves (buds)\, measure trees\, try on a yoke\, and deliver sap to our historic sugar shack. We’ll taste test maple sap and real maple syrup\, too. Then\, we’ll head indoors for a quick craft. This is the only time of year maple sugaring occurs. Don’t miss out! \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 (see below) or call 517-782-3453 ext. 101 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. \nEvery program starts with story time in the exhibit room\, followed by a short outdoor walk\, and then hands-on activity-craft in the big Dutcher classroom. Please dress for the weather. \n  \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-maple-sugaring-in-the-forest-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; The Reason for a Flower
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nThe Reason for a Flower Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. \nProgram 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 next year’s plants. Today you will plant some seeds in a small pot and grow them at home. \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 (see below) or call 517-782-3453 ext. 101 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. \nEvery program starts with story time in the exhibit room\, followed by a short outdoor walk\, and then hands-on activity-craft in the big Dutcher classroom. Please dress for the weather. \n  \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-the-reason-for-a-flower-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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