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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053747
CREATED:20210419T211810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T023159Z
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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!
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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201003T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053747
CREATED:20200330T140958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T140958Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200321T153000
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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:20260501T053747
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190615T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T180143Z
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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:20260501T053747
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053747
CREATED:20190103T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T171253Z
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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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