• Goblin Walks 2024

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

    Two Nights October 25, Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  October 26, Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fee per person:  $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants) Pre-Registration required to attend our annual Goblin Walks event.  Every 15 minutes a group of twenty five people head down the trail to enjoy an evening autumn color tour, […]

  • Maple Madness Interpretive Tours – March 15, 2025

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

    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. Sign 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 […]

  • Earth Day Celebration 2025

    Earth Day Celebration is Sunday, April 27th from 1-4 pm, to promote environmental protection, encouraging people to keep a clean, healthy planet. Once again, Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) is organizing a fun and educational afternoon to celebrate Earth Day 2025. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm […]

  • Betty’s Spring Workbee 2025

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

    It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary for spring and summer.  This year's Betty's Spring Work Bee is on Saturday May 3rd, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers, please join us for a short meet and greet, then assignments are given out at the start […]

  • Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival 2025

    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 […]

  • Betty’s Fall Workbee for Dahlem – Oct. 4, 2025

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

    Betty Dahlem Desbiens is an ever faithful supporter of the John and Mary Dahlem Environmental Education Center, named for her parents.  In honor of Betty's dedication to Dahlem please join us at our fall workbee!  It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary after a busy summer. Betty's […]

  • Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins 2025

    REGISTRATION SIGN UP IS CLOSED Volunteers are needed to help carve about 200 beautiful pumpkins to line the Goblin Walks event trail route. Pumpkins are generously donated and some purchased at a discounted price. Please bring your carving tools and creativity. Your Choice is to; 1) gut pumpkins,  2) carve pre-gutted pumpkins,  or 3) do […]

  • Goblin Walks 2025

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

    Two Magical Nights! October 24, Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  October 25, Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fee per person:  $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants) Pre-Registration required to attend our annual Goblin Walks event.  Every 15 minutes a group of twenty five people head down the trail to enjoy an evening autumn color […]

  • Volunteer Celebration – Nov. 14, 2025

    We are excited to invite you to Dahlem’s Volunteer Celebration on November 14th from 3:00-5:00 PM. We would like to thank you for your incredible efforts and dedication throughout the year. Please drop in for an afternoon of great company and a sweet treat as we celebrate everything you’ve helped us achieve!

  • Open House – Exhibit Room, Gift Shop, Trails

    Join us in celebrating our newly-improved exhibit room! Thanks to the Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation, we were able to give the room quite the update. Meet a naturalist and participate in some giveaways and raffles. Bring the whole family to check out this month's exhibit and do some hands-on activities. Date: Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 Time: […]