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Meteor Shower Night Hike – Dec. 13, 2024

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

*This event is now SOLD OUT!* Join fellow stargazers and night explorers for an evening trek to witness one of nature's most spectacular light shows! We’ll start with a brief presentation about meteor showers, then hike through the forest to a pristine prairie viewing spot where we can watch the Geminid meteor shower away from […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; The Busy Tree House

The Busy Tree House Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program 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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature’s Textures Art Class

Nature's Textures Art Class Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program 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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; The Sleepy Owl

The Sleepy Owl Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Mysterious and beautiful, owls can be found all over the world but their silent flight and low population mean that spotting one is extra special. After story time and discussion about owls, learn some of their calls, take a […]

Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – January 10, 2025

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

The January 10th Owl Prowl event is FULL.  There is another Owl Prowl scheduled for January 24th, there are still openings for that date. Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Friday, January 10th with a short indoor presentation to learn about the owl species that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Turtle Mania (meet live turtles!)

Turtle Mania (meet live turtles!) Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT.  If you would like to be placed on the Wait List, please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101. Thank you Program Description:  Have you ever wondered about turtles? How many kinds there are, why they […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Animal Feet and Tracks

Animal Feet and Tracks Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: How animals make tracks can tell us what they are, what they’re doing and where they’re headed. We’ll start the morning reading a story, then go on a hunt to see where animal tracks take us; across […]

Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – January 24, 2025

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

THIS EVENT IS FULL.  PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS (517-782-3453 ext. 101 or dbigham@dahlemcenter.org) POSTPONED to January 31st, Friday 6 pm.  A notice was sent vias email regarding the change in date to everyone who preregistered. Our apologies for any inconvenience. We look forward to […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Bird Beaks

Bird Beaks Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT -- please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be put on the Wait List. Thank you for your interest. Program Description: What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Tree-ific Seasons

Tree-ific Seasons Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT. Please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be added to the Wait List. Program Description: Story time using our Tree-ific seasons wheel, a short walk to look for signs of winter. What are the trees doing, and […]