• Annual Spring Work Bee

    What is a Work Bee? We consider it to be a day that we are literally as busy as honeybees and work, work, work! It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary after winter. At this year's Annual Spring Work Bee on Saturday May 4th; volunteers will arrive […]

  • Rock The Dahlem Festival

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

    With the arrival of Summer, Jackson County Rocks is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Rock The Dahlem Festival which will take place on Saturday June 15th from 12-3pm at Dahlem. Bring the family & enjoy a fun day of rock painting & hunting, face painting, live music, food available for purchase, prizes & raffles.....and some surprises […]

  • Pumpkin Carving

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

    Carved pumpkins are for our popular Goblin Walks Event Who: Volunteers Date: October 25, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM come anytime for any length of time you have available to help. What to Bring: your carving tools and pumpkin scoop Where: Dahlem's Dutcher Classroom Come help us carve 300 to 400 beautiful pumpkins […]

  • Cancelled – Maple Madness Interpretive Tours

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

    CANCELLED  due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thank you for your understanding. 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 1/2 hour tour at 12:00 […]

  • Cancelled; Earth Day Celebration 2020

    Schools, events, and programs are cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak With the arrival of Spring, the Jackson County Conservation District is excited to announce the 14th Annual "Earth Day Celebration in the Park" event which will take place on Saturday April 25th from 1-4pm at Cascades Park. This is a free family event for all […]

  • Annual Fall Work Bee & Tailgate Lunch

    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 after summer.  This year's Annual Fall Work Bee is on Saturday October 3rd, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in and complete a Health Screening form. Assignments are given out at […]

  • Earth Day Celebration April 24, 2021

    Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 24th from 1-4pm at Sparks Foundation County Park. The event will be near the Cascades Amphitheater and the fishing pond. This is a free family event. Jackson County Conservation District organized and is planning for live music by Kevin Nichols, ARK Animal Encounters, family-friendly activities and more. There […]

  • Annual Spring Work Bee 2021

    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 8th, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in and complete a Health Screening form (for covid-19). Assignments […]

  • Dahlem for Dogs!

    Dahlem Ecology Farm 1427 Wickwire Rd, Jackson, MI, United States

    Join us again as the Jackson County Animal Shelter comes out to the Dahlem Ecology Farm & Community Gardens to enjoy our dog friendly half mile Butterfly Trail. Come out and volunteer to walk one of the shelter dogs, adopt a dog or bring your dog for a walk.  All dogs brought by the shelter […]

  • Dahlem for Dogs!

    Dahlem Ecology Farm 1427 Wickwire Rd, Jackson, MI, United States

    Join us again as the Jackson County Animal Shelter comes out to the Dahlem Ecology Farm & Community Gardens to enjoy our dog friendly half mile Butterfly Trail. Come out and volunteer to walk one of the shelter dogs, adopt a dog or bring your dog for a walk.  All dogs brought by the shelter […]