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Annual Spring Work Bee 2023

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 Annual Spring Work Bee is on Saturday May 6th, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in, meet and greet. Assignments are given out at the […]

Free Concert with The Harmony Gardeners!

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

Join us for a fun-filled evening of music at the Dahlem Center! Bring the entire family and your lawn chairs or picnic blanket to enjoy an outdoor concert featuring The Harmony Gardeners.  The event is completely free and open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors. There will even be […]

Jackson Back To School Blast – Community Resource Fair

Horace Blackman Park, Jackson MI W Michigan Ave & S Jackson St, Jackson, MI 49201, Jackson, MI, United States

Thursday, July 27th – Back to School Blast (downtown Jackson) Stop by the Dahlem booth from 3 - 7 p.m. and say hi while you check out the Jackson Back to School Blast Community Resource Fair in downtown Jackson at Horace Blackman Park and First United Methodist Church.  This community event is free! Students in attendance will receive […]

Birds, Blooms, & Butterflies Festival

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

Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival is Saturday, August 12, 2023, 9:00 am-3:00 pm The Dahlem Conservancy is excited to announce the return of BBB Festival! We are hosting the 15th Annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival this summer 2023. This wonderful environmental educational community event in past years has served over 700 guests in one […]

Betty’s Fall Workbee for Dahlem – Oct. 7, 2023

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 […]

Volunteers are Needed to Carve Pumpkins

Volunteers are needed to help carve about 200-250 beautiful pumpkins to line the Goblin Walks event trail route. Pumpkins are generously donated by Gee Farms Nursery and Greenhouse. Please bring your carving tools and creativity. Your Choice is to; 1) gut pumpkins,  2) carve pre-gutted pumpkins,  or 3) do the whole job from start to […]

Goblin Walks 2023

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

Dates and Times: October 27 Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SOLD OUT October 28 Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm SOLD OUT BOTH NIGHTS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT.  PLEASE CALL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST (517)782-3453 EXT. 0 Fee per person:  $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants) Special Offer: sign up […]

2023 Volunteer Appreciation Open House

It's that sparkly time of year again, a time when we all have the hustle and bustle of the season to contend with. Yet, in this busy time, it's important for all of us to reflect and to recognize the efforts of our dedicated Dahlem Conservancy volunteers and the work that they're doing here at […]

Chocolate Sensation 2024

Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI

Join us for Chocolate Sensation 2024! Our premier Chocolate Sensation event will be held at Weatherwax Hall at Jackson Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 8th, 2024.  Reservations are required. Enjoy outstanding hors d’oeuvres by The Catering Company, delicious delicacies provided by popular local vendors, listen to live music by Brandon Marceal, participate in a silent […]

Maple Madness Interpretive Tours – March 16

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 or 12:00 pm to learn about the history of sugaring, […]