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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Work Bee 2023
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVolunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in\, meet and greet. Assignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. After the work is done we will have a complimentary Thank You picnic lunch! The staff will provide a lite-lunch and refreshments for all volunteers participating this day!\n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **\n\nWhat will I be doing at the Work Bee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n\nClear out invasive plants along the trails\nPulling invasive garlic mustard plants (easy to pull by hand)\nPlace wood chips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need\nWeeding around the buildings and flower gardens\nWash windows\, bird feeders\, and outdoor signage\nWash Maple Sugaring equipment\n\nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, garden shears\, loppers\, and other tools that would help assist the process. \nRemember to; dress for the weather\, bring your work gloves and a bottle of water!  Everyone will be working outdoors. Please follow the current covid-19 guidelines to social distance\, wearing a face mask when indoors\, wash hands\, etc. Our #1 Priority is Safety and Health.\n. \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you kindly!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/annual-spring-work-bee-2023/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration 2023
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day\, which is celebrated on April 22nd\, promotes 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 2023. \nCome join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm at Sparks Foundation County Park\, by the fishing pond and amphitheater. \nLocal vendors will be on hand with kid-friendly activities to teach about the importance of Earth Day and conservation of our natural resources. \nThere will be kayaking\, free tree seedlings\, live animals\, live music\, and activities for all! \nFree event\, open to the public. Additional Earth Day details available here. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/earth-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Education,Event-Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
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SUMMARY:Goblin Walks
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times:\nOctober 21 Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nOctober 22 Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nFee per person:  $9/member\, $12/non-member (free for infants) \nSpecial Offer: sign up online for a new Family Membership and save 10% off the membership fee. Valid for first time members only. \nPre-Registration required to attend our annual Goblin Walks event.  Every 15 minutes a group of twenty people head down the trail to enjoy an evening autumn color tour\, a 1/2 mile trail walk meeting larger than life critters performing entertaining educational skits. The program is about one hour in length.  Photo opportunities\, refreshments (cider & donuts!)\, and visit the gift shop. It’s great fun for the whole family!! \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED for Dahlem members and non-members\, so don’t wait – choice slots fill fast.  Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour walk to allow time to sign in. We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount.  Dress for the weather! \nThank you to our Event Sponsor  \n  \n\n\nCome Join our Boo Crew – Volunteers Make it Happen\nVolunteer opportunities for this great event are available. To volunteer\, contact Carrie at 517-782-3453 ext. 106 or email cbenham@dahlemcenter.org. \n\nCast members needed for the fun skits on Oct 21 and 22. We have the skits and costumes. Give it a try! It’s so much fun\, you’ll be glad you joined the cast.\nOct 20 Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm — set up and decorate trails\nOct 20 Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving\nOct 21 Friday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving\, place carved pumpkins on trail route\nOct 21 and/or Oct 22 (pick a day for a 3-hour commitment) — parking lot attendant\, registration table\, greeter\, bonfire\, floater\nOct 21 and/or Oct 22 (pick a day for a 2-hour commitment) — Costumed Trail Guide\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/goblin-walks-2021-oct-22-friday-and-oct-23-saturday/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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SUMMARY:Annual Fall Work Bee - Oct. 1\, 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 1st\, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.\nVolunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in. Assignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. After the work is done we will have a complimentary Tailgate Lunch! The staff will provide a lite lunch for all volunteers participating this day!\n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **\n\nWhat will I be doing at the Work Bee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n\nRemove old fencing along S. Jackson Rd.\nClear out invasive plants in designated light-workout stations along the Nature For All Trail\nRemove invasive plants… many areas throughout the arboretum\nPlace woodchips on the Natural Playscape\nWeeding around the buildings\nPut the gardens to bed for the winter\nWash windows and indoor walls (hallway and restrooms)\nWash bird feeders\n\nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, garden shears\, shovels\, and other tools that would help assist the process.  Friendly reminder; to dress for the weather\, bring your work gloves and a full bottle of water!  Most participants will be working outdoors.   THANK YOU for your consideration and support for Jackson’s Nature Place. \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/annual-fall-work-bee-oct-1-2022/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220813T150000
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Blooms\, & Butterflies Festival
DESCRIPTION:Birds\, Blooms & Butterflies Festival is Saturday\, August 13\, 2022\, 9:00 am-3:00 pm: Individual registrations are $7/$5 members\, Family reservations are $20/$15 members\nThe Dahlem Conservancy is excited to announce the return of BBB Festival! We are hosting the 14th Annual Birds\, Blooms\, and Butterflies Festival this summer 2022 after a couple years’ hiatus. This wonderful environmental educational community event in past years has served over 700 guests in one day!  Environmental education organizations\, presenters\, and volunteers involvement will help strengthen our community’s appreciation for the natural world. Please join us\, and many other organizations\, for this exciting family-friendly event! \nThe BBB Festival will include a wide variety of outdoor learning opportunities and activities for all ages. We are planning to offer a live birds of prey program\, Monarch & Zebra Swallowtail butterflies and caterpillars exhibit\, environmental education programs (birds\, blooms\, butterflies\, mushrooms\, honeybees and pollinators\, etc.)\, nature walks\, native plants and bird seed sales\, children’s crafts\, live music\, food vendors\, and more. We’re excited for the return of the BBB Festival!! \nPresenters and Vendors registration is closed. Please contact us to discuss opportunities with us.  Space and time slots are scheduled by the BBB Festival Committee.\nWould you like to join the crew? We need volunteers to help set up\, assist throughout the event and cleanup.  Please complete the online form; Volunteer Sign-up\nPlease contact us if you are interested to participate\, have questions\, or suggestions.  We appreciate your interest and assistance. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSending out a huge THANK YOU to event sponsors Experience Jackson and Harvest Solar!\nSCHEDULE of PRESENTATIONS\n9:00-9:45 … Smart Gardening presentation by Paige Filice\, Michigan State Extension\n9:00-9:45 … Mushrooms presentation and hands-on activity by Nick VanAcker\n10:00-11:00 … Beekeeping presentation by advanced beekeeper instructors John & Kim Haynes\n11:15-12:15 … Live Raptors; Birds of Prey presentation by Michigan Avian Experience\n12:25-1:15 … Bats presentation by Hannah Schauer\, Michigan DNR\n12:00-1:00 … Prescribed Burn presentation by Jeff Lolkus\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\n1:30-2:45 … The Pollinators – Who They Are and How to Help Them presentation by Vince Ste. Marie\, Windy Rock Farm – Plants with Purpose\n1:15-2:00 … Solar Energy presentation by Ken Zebarah\, Harvest Solar\n2:15-2:45 … Land Protection and Conservation Easements presentation by Diana Kern\, Legacy Land Conservancy \nCOME VISIT THESE GREAT VENDORS\nDahlem Ecology Farm and Apiary\nExperience Jackson\nHarvest Solar\nHomemade Handmade Creations—crafts\, baked goods\nJackson Audubon Society—live caterpillars and butterflies exhibit\nJackson Co. Master Gardeners—children’s activities & crafts\, info booth\nJackson District Library Book Mobile\nJackson School of the Arts—Face Painting\nNancy Kang—Nature Photographs\nLegacy Land Conservancy\nMichigan Bluebird Society\nMichigan Loons Preservation Association and Loon Watch\nPeggy’s Papers—unique colorful paper art\nPerennial Connections—Plants with a focus on native cultivars beneficial to birds\, butterflies\, and native species.\nTie Dyes by Jen\nWindy Rock Farm—Plants with Purpose– Michigan grown\, Michigan native plants specifically selected for their benefit to pollinators.\nWoodcraft Kits—Bluebird nest boxes\, and more! \nLIVE MUSIC\nHarmony Garden Music Therapy Services \nFOOD VENDORS\nStoyanna’s—pulled pork and hamburger sliders\, and hot dogs\nShorties—treats and beverages\nFriends of Dahlem—snacks\, bottles of water \n  \nAdvanced registration closes at 6:30 pm Friday August 12\, 2022.  Please check in at the Welcome Table. \n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/bbb2022/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Work Bee 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 7th\, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.\nVolunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in and complete a Health Screening form (for covid-19). Assignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. After the work is done we will have a complimentary Thank You picnic lunch! The staff will provide a lite-lunch and refreshments for all volunteers participating this day!\n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **\n\nWhat will I be doing at the Work Bee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n\nClear out invasive plants along the trails\nPlace wood chips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need\nWeeding around the buildings and flower gardens\nWash windows\, bird feeders\, and outdoor signage\nWash Maple Sugaring equipment\nClean and organize the McLaughlin pole barn\n\nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, garden shears\, loppers\, and other tools that would help assist the process. \nRemember to; dress for the weather\, bring your work gloves and a bottle of water!  Everyone will be working outdoors. Please follow the current covid-19 guidelines to social distance\, wearing a face mask when indoors\, wash hands\, etc. Our #1 Priority is Safety and Health.\n. \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you kindly!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/annual-spring-work-bee-2022/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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SUMMARY:Fairy Walks 2022
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times:\nApril 28 Thursday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm \nApril 29 Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nFee per person:  FREE for members\, $5 non-member (free for babies under age 2) \nSpecial Offer: sign up online for a new Family Membership and save 10% off the membership fee. Valid for first time members only. For Returning members\, subscribe to an annual online membership renewal and get 10% off the membership fee for the first year. \nPre-Registration is required to attend our first annual partnership with Jackson School of the Arts: Dahlem’s Fairy Walks Event.  \nEvery 10 minutes a group of 12 people head down the trail to enjoy a springtime eye-spy adventure on a 1/2 mile accessible trail walk lead by fairies and gnomes. The walk will introduce children (and adults!) to some of the habitats our creatures call home. We will wrap up at the pavilion where Fairy Faith from the Albion District Library will lead the children in some fairytale songs and tell a story. The program is about 1/2 hour in length.  Play with bubbles\, photo opportunities\,  and visit the gift shop. It’s great fun for the whole family!! \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED for Dahlem members and non-members\, so don’t wait – choice slots fill fast.  Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour walk to allow time to sign in. We have a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount.  Dress for the weather! \n\nCome Join the Fairy Court– Volunteers Make it Happen!\nVolunteer opportunities for this great event are available. To volunteer\, contact Margaux Dever\, 517-782-3453 or mdever@dahlemcenter.org \n\nApril 28\, Thursday 12-4 PM — set up at pavilion and decorate trails\nApril 28 and 29 (pick a day for a 2-hour commitment) — Costumed Trail Guide\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/fw2022/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220423T160000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration April 23\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 23rd 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. \nJackson County Conservation District organized and is planning for live music by Kevin Nichols\, ARK Animal Encounters\, family-friendly activities\, Free document shredding\, and more. There are many local organizations that will be there\, so mark the date and bring the family!  For additional information or to contact JCCD for questions\, go to their website. \nThank You Sponsors: Emmons Service Inc.\, Granger Waste Services\, MACI\, American 1 Credit Union\, Legacy Land Conservancy\, Jackson County Farm Bureau\, Little Caesars Pizza\, Dahlem Conservancy\, Krupa’s Boat Mart\, Recycling Jackson\, Green Stone and Consumers Energy for helping make this event a success. \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/earth-day-celebration-april-23-2022/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220322T200000
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SUMMARY:Chocolate Sensation
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Chocolate Sensation is sold out!\nOur premier Spring Benefit Event will be held at Ella Sharp Museum in the Community Room on Tuesday\, March 22nd\, 2022. Doors open at 5:30 pm. \nEnjoy delicious delicacies provided by local vendors\, listen to a performance by Steve Tucker\, participate in a silent auction and raffles\, and socialize with fellow friends of Dahlem. \nTo protect our guests we are restricting capacity to 125. \nSOLD OUT!\nThank you for your interest in Chocolate Sensation! All our tickets are sold out. Please stay tuned for future events and we hope to see you on the trails! \n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/cs2022/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 Fourth St\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220319T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T215708Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Madness Interpretive Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSign up for an interpretive guided 1 1/2 hour tour at 10:00 am or 12:00 pm to learn about the history of sugaring\, and learn through hands-on STEM activities; how to identify the right trees to tap\, how tapping is done\, how trees ‘work’\, and finally\, see the sap being boiled down at the sugar shack\, and where everyone gets to taste the sweet golden nectar of the sugar maple. \nFee: $6/Dahlem member; $8/non-member; $20 Member Family (same household) and $25 Non-member Family (same household).  Advanced registration required. Complete the registration form below or call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 to sign up and pay for your spot. Registration deadline is Friday\, March 18 at 12:00 pm. \nThe Dahlem Conservancy\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson 49201 just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson. \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/maple-madness-interpretive-tours-2/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Event-Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211009T130000
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SUMMARY:Annual Fall Work Bee - Oct. 9\, 2021
DESCRIPTION: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 9th\, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.\nVolunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in and complete a Health Screening form. Assignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. After the work is done we will have a complimentary Tailgate Lunch! The staff will provide a lite lunch\,  and refreshments for all volunteers participating this day!\n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **\n\nWhat will I be doing at the Work Bee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n\nClear out invasive plants in new designated light-workout stations along the Nature For All Trail\nRemove invasive plants… many areas throughout the property\nPlace woodchips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need\nWeeding around the buildings\nPut the gardens to bed for the winter\nWash windows and indoor walls\nWash bird feeders and outdoor signage\nClean and organize the McLaughlin pole barn\nOther tasks will be added to the list\n\nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, garden shears\, shovels\, and other tools that would help assist the process.  Friendly reminder; to dress for the weather\, bring your work gloves and a full bottle of water! \nMost participants will be working outdoors\, wear a face mask when indoors or when working closely with others\, and observe social distancing. \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/annual-fall-work-bee-oct-9-2021/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20210802T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T203324Z
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SUMMARY:Dahlem for Dogs!
DESCRIPTION: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 will be available for adoption – last time four puppies found their forever homes\, help us find more homes! \nAll dogs must be on a 6 foot leash for their safety and others. Please follow the CDC covid-19 guidelines by wearing a face mask\, social distance and use hand sanitizer. \nThe Butterfly Trail can be accessed from the Dahlem Ecology Farm 1429 Wickwire Rd. – Look for the Big White Barn and Community Gardens! \nNot ready to adopt? That’s ok! Come on out anyway\, and help us give all these deserving dogs a walk! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/dahlem-for-dogs-3/
LOCATION:Dahlem Ecology Farm\, 1427 Wickwire Rd\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20210419T211810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T023159Z
UID:9196-1624096800-1624104000@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Dahlem for Dogs!
DESCRIPTION: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 will be available for adoption – last time four puppies found their forever homes\, help us find more homes! \nAll dogs must be on a 6 foot leash for their safety and others. Please follow the CDC covid-19 guidelines by wearing a face mask\, social distance and use hand sanitizer. \nThe Butterfly Trail can be accessed from the Dahlem Ecology Farm 1429 Wickwire Rd. – Look for the Big White Barn and Community Gardens! \nNot ready to adopt? That’s ok! Come on out anyway\, and help us give all these deserving dogs a walk!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/dahlem-for-dogs-2/
LOCATION:Dahlem Ecology Farm\, 1427 Wickwire Rd\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20210401T174008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T023141Z
UID:9181-1620464400-1620478800@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Annual Spring Work Bee 2021
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVolunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in and complete a Health Screening form (for covid-19). Assignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. After the work is done we will have a complimentary Thank You picnic lunch! The staff will provide grilled hot dogs\, snacks and refreshments for all volunteers participating this day!\n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **\n\nWhat will I be doing at the Work Bee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n\nClear out invasive plants along the trails\nPlace wood chips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need\nWeeding around the buildings and flower gardens\nWash windows\, bird feeders\, and outdoor signage\nClean and organize the McLaughlin pole barn\n\nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, garden shears\, loppers\, and other tools that would help assist the process.  Remember to; dress for the weather\, bring your work gloves and a bottle of water!  Everyone will be working outdoors\, wear a face mask\, and observe social distancing. \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/annual-spring-work-bee-thank-you-lunch/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20210416T230702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T023130Z
UID:9188-1619269200-1619280000@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration April 24\, 2021
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJackson County Conservation District organized and is planning for live music by Kevin Nichols\, ARK Animal Encounters\, family-friendly activities and more. There are many local organizations that will be there\, so mark the date and bring the family!  For additional information or to contact JCCD for questions\, go to their website. \nWe will encourage face coverings and social distancing to try and make this a safe event. \nThank You Sponsors: Emmons Service Inc.\, MACI\, Little Caesars Pizza\, Granger Waste Services\, Recycling Jackson\, American 1 Credit Union\, Jackson County Farm Bureau\, Dahlem Conservancy\, Dawn Foods\, Legacy Land Conservancy\, and Jackson School of the Arts for helping make this event a success. \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/earth-day-celebration-april-24-2021/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20200918T134517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T023500Z
UID:8756-1601715600-1601730000@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Annual Fall Work Bee & Tailgate Lunch
DESCRIPTION: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.\nVolunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in and complete a Health Screening form. Assignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. After the work is done we will have a complimentary Tailgate Lunch! The staff will provide grilled hot dogs\, snacks and refreshments for all volunteers participating this day!\n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **\n\nWhat will I be doing at the Work Bee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n\nClear out invasive plants in new designated stations along the Nature For All Trail\nPlace wood chips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need\nWeeding around the buildings and gardens\nWash windows\, bird feeders\, and outdoor signage\nClean and organize the McLaughlin pole barn\nWash maple sugaring equipment (sap buckets and collection barrels)\n\nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, garden shears\, and other tools that would help assist the process.  Remember to; dress for the weather\, bring your work gloves and a bottle of water!  Everyone will be working outdoors\, wear a face mask\, and observe social distancing. \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/annual-fall-work-bee-tailgate-luncheon/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20200330T140958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T140958Z
UID:8614-1587819600-1587830400@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled; Earth Day Celebration 2020
DESCRIPTION:Schools\, events\, and programs are cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak\nWith 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 ages that will include hands on activities\, crafts\, classroom critters\, and live music. Come join Dahlem and many other non-profit organizations to learn more about how you can help take care of planet earth. Thank you to sponsors and the Jackson community for helping make this event a big success in previous years\, and we hope to see you there! \nFollow the Jackson Conservation District on Facebook or the most up to date information\, also check  website http://www.jacksoncd.org/
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/cancelled-earth-day-celebration-2020/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Education,Event-Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20191212T154328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T174922Z
UID:8265-1584792000-1584804600@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Maple Madness Interpretive Tours
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED  due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.\nThank you for your understanding.\nMaple 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. \nSign up for an interpretive guided 1 1/2 hour tour at 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm to learn about the history of sugaring\, and learn through hands-on STEM activities; how to identify the right trees to tap\, how tapping is done\, how trees ‘work’\, and finally\, see the sap being boiled down at the sugar shack\, and where everyone gets to taste the sweet golden nectar of the sugar maple. \nFee: $6/Dahlem member; $8/non-member. Advanced registration required at www.dahlemcenter.org or call the office (517-782-3453) to pay for your spot. Registration deadline is Friday\, March 20 at 12:00 pm. \nThe Dahlem Conservancy\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson 49201 just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson. \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/maple-madness-interpretive-tours/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20181010T185102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T135537Z
UID:7233-1571997600-1572015600@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Carved pumpkins are for our popular Goblin Walks Event \nWho: Volunteers\nDate: October 25\, 2019\nTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM come anytime for any length of time you have available to help.\nWhat to Bring: your carving tools and pumpkin scoop\nWhere: Dahlem’s Dutcher Classroom \nCome help us carve 300 to 400 beautiful pumpkins in preparation for Goblin Walks. Pumpkins are donated by Gee Farms\, and then volunteers use their tools and talents to gut and carve each pumpkin. These jack ‘o lanterns line the Goblin Walks route enchanting the forest trails. \nCall Dahlem at 517-782-3453 to let us know you are coming. It helps us plan and set up according to number of volunteers coming out to help us. We look forward to working with you!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20190123T174652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T180143Z
UID:7533-1560600000-1560610800@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rock The Dahlem Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring the family & enjoy a fun day of rock painting & hunting\, face painting\, live music\, food available for purchase\, prizes & raffles…..and some surprises thrown in for good measure. Event is FREE and raffle tickets will be for sale for awesome prizes! (Ticket sales to benefit the Dahlem Center). \nSponsorships available\, raffle items and cash donations greatly appreciated – contact Lisa Lazaroff\, Jackson County Rocks administrator.  Thank you to sponsors and the Jackson community for helping make this event a big success\, and we hope to see you there on June 15th! \nFollow the Jackson County Rocks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/279073839190698/
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/rock-the-dahlem-festival/
LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20190418T160901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T163642Z
UID:7807-1556960400-1556974800@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Annual Spring Work Bee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt this year’s Annual Spring Work Bee on Saturday May 4th; volunteers will arrive at 9:00 AM and work until 1:00 PM when a complimentary lunch will be served. Hotdogs\, snacks\, and refreshments are available to all volunteers participating that day! \n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for ** \nWhat will I be doing at the Work Bee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day–9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n-Sprucing up the trails\, gardens\, and paved walkways\n-Washing windows\, bird feeders\, and outdoor signage\n-Washing maple sugaring equipment\n-Cleaning foliage and debris from ponds\n-Removing invasive species like Garlic Mustard and Honeysuckle from Dahlem grounds \nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, work gloves\, garden shears\, and other tools that would help assist the process. Remember to dress for the elements! \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you!
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/annual-spring-work-bee/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T174609
CREATED:20190103T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T171253Z
UID:7473-1556370000-1556380800@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:With the arrival of Spring\, the Jackson County Conservation District is excited to announce the 13th Annual “Earth Day Celebration in the Park” event which will take place on Saturday April 27th from 1-4pm at Cascades Park. This is a free family event for all ages that will include hands on activities\, crafts\, classroom critters\, and live music. Come join Dahlem and many other non-profit organizations to learn more about how you can help take care of planet earth. Thank you to sponsors and the Jackson community for helping make this event a big success in previous years\, and we hope to see you there! \nFollow the Jackson Conservation District on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jxncd/ for the most up to date information\, also check  website http://www.jacksoncd.org/
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Event-Festival
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