Maple's Sweet Story -- 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 (spots available, walk-ins welcome) or 12:30 pm (sold out) to learn about […]
CANCELLED - The Nature Notes - Signs of Spring Come meet other nature lovers at the Dahlem Center and use the wilderness around you to inspire your pens. First, take a guided hike, then transfer nature to notebooks, focusing on spring's signs. You can bring your own nature journals or utensils, journaling however you'd like, […]
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT! The American Woodcock Program and Night Walk (adult program) will start at 7:00 pm with a short indoor presentation to learn about the woodcock that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night walk to Dahlem's quiet grasslands to watch and listen for American woodcocks performing their […]
SOLD OUT -- Registration is closed. What better way to welcome spring than to wade in the waters of our glacial pond in search of the season’s first choristers: Spring Peepers, Chorus frogs and Wood frogs. Maybe we’ll find a Leopard frog or American toad! This is a great evening event for families to learn […]
Earth Day Celebration is Sunday, April 26th 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 2026. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm […]
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 2nd, 2026 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 […]
Summer Songs outdoor concert series with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra returns on June 18! Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs performed by the Jackson […]
Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance, sponsored by Gary and Jann Krupa! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs performed by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra strings ensemble. The performance will […]
Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs performed by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra mixed winds ensemble sponsored by Eaton and the Jackson Community Foundation. […]
Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Dahlem’s annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This is a FREE family-friendly event! This annual outdoor festival will include a wide variety of outdoor learning opportunities […]