Survival Myths and How to Not Die Join wilderness survival skills instructor Rodney Cole at Dahlem on May 17, 2025 to learn techniques so you can be better prepared for a survival situation. Having the knowledge and knowing the priorities can be lifesaving during an emergency. In this class you will learn skills and techniques […]
Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival Saturday, August 9, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm This is a FREE community event thanks to the generous support of our sponsors! The Dahlem Conservancy is excited to announce the 17th Annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Environmental education organizations, presenters, and volunteers involvement […]
Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Fall school field trips are invited to attend this informative morning training session on Wednesday, September 10th, 8:30 am to 12 noon at Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place. Training will take place both in/outdoors. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Naturalist Educator Carrie Benham at email […]
More than Morels with Chris Zurn Join the Jackson Conservation District and Dahlem to learn all about Michigan mushrooms! Chris Zurn, member of the Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club and MDARD certified expert mushroom identifier, will share mushroom identification tips and more about the fantastic fungi that are all around us. You'll learn about mushroom safety and […]
Forest Bathing Experience with Dr. Lori Tate Awaken your senses and join Dr. Lori Tate for a forest bathing experience at Dahlem! The practice of forest bathing encourages you to connect with nature by taking in your surroundings through all of your senses. Fall is the perfect time to explore the forest and witness the […]
USDA Conservation Practices and Programs for Landowners For almost 100 years, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been working with private landowners to help promote healthy soil and water. With the motto of “helping people help the land,” they provide both technical and financial assistance to support voluntary conservation efforts across the county. […]
Increasing habitat for rare butterflies in Michigan Many people are planting for pollinators in Michigan, which is wonderful for all of our bees and butterflies. However, there are some plants (and the butterflies that depend on them) that often get overlooked. In this talk we will cover a project at MSU that is looking to […]
Let's explore the night life as we quietly venture down the moonlit trails using our nocturnal senses. Remember, night is when many animals are most active. Who might we hear rustling nearby and calling out in the eerie silent night off in the distance? Do you have night vision, what color do you see, and […]
Secrets of Winter Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: What happens outside in winter? Explore the cold and frosty forest, and search for clues on how critters survive winter. After story time, we’ll adventure outdoors to search for critter clues. How do they cope with winter’s worst weather? […]
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Friday, January 16th 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 […]