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SUMMARY:Birds\, Blooms & Butterflies Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Birds\, Blooms & Butterflies Festival\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nJoin 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!  \nThis annual outdoor festival will include a wide variety of outdoor learning opportunities and activities for all ages including live animal exhibits\, environmental education programs (birds\, blooms\, butterflies\, honeybees and pollinators\, etc.)\, nature walks\, native plants\, children’s crafts\, live music\, food vendors\, and more.  \nPlease join us for this fantastic family-friendly event! \nOur Vendors:\n\n\n\nBee Quiet Honey\nJLW CISMA\nGirl Scouts Heart of Michigan\nJackson Audubon Society\nJackson County Conservation District\nJackson County Master Gardeners\nJackson College\nJackson District Library\nKids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum\nKiwanis Club of Jackson\nPlushie Pals\nBirtleBee\nNature Discovery\nUpper Grand River Watershed Alliance\nTie Dyes by Jen\nXerces Society\nSoap Shed\n\n\n\nFood Trucks/Vendors\n\nBig Cheezy Grill Food Truck\nJunkyard Dog 2 Go\nJ&D’s Flavorful Delights\n\nPresenters\n\nMichigan Avian Experience / 11am\nUniversity of Michigan Museum of Natural History / 12:30pm\nDr. Shikha Singh with JLW CISMA / 1:30pm\n\nPerformances\n\nJacktown Ukes / 10am\n\nIf you have questions about being a vendor\, hosting an activity\, or presenting on an environmental topic at this year’s festival\, please contact Marissa at mpierce@dahlemcenter.org.  \n\n>> VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES << \nPlease complete the Volunteer Sign Up Form and we will contact you soon to discuss and confirm your interest and availability. Thank you so much for your support and talents.  We look forward to having you join us for the festival.  Volunteers are needed to set up tents\, tables/chairs\, welcome guests\, assist presenters and exhibit room guests\, parking lot attendants\, and take down at the end of the day. \n  \nThank You Festival Sponsors!\n \n             \n                   \n       \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/birds-blooms-butterflies-festival-2026/
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SUMMARY:Goblin Walks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens in early September 2026\nTwo Magical Nights!  \n> October 23\, Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \n> October 24\, Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nFee per person: \nPre-Registration required to attend our annual Goblin Walks event.  Every 15 minutes a group of twenty five 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.  Feel free to dress in costume and be ready for the weather!  The event operates rain or shine.  It’s great fun for the whole family!!  This event does not handout candy. \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. \nCancellation Policy: 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. \nThank You to our generous event sponsors\n   \n  \n\nRegistration opens in early September 2026\n[registration form] \n  \n\n  \nJoin our Boo Crew – Volunteers Make it Happen and We Need Your Assistance!\nRegistration opens in early September 2026\nVolunteer opportunities for this great event are available. To volunteer\, please complete the Goblin Walks Volunteer Application Form. If you have questions\, please contact Carrie at 517-782-3453 ext. 106 or email cbenham@dahlemcenter.org. \n\nCast members are needed for the fun skits on Oct. 23 evening and Oct. 24 evening. We have the skits and costumes. Give it a try! It’s so much fun\, you’ll be glad you joined the cast.  Open to adults\, teens (14-17 years)\, and children (10-13 years). Children must be supervised.\nOctober 23 and/or October 24 (pick a task of your choice on the volunteer application form)\nOctober 22 Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm — set up the pavilion and other areas\, and decorate trails. Contact Carrie cbenham@dahlemcenter.org\n\n\nPumpkin Carving — \nRegistration opens in early September 2026\nPlease register online for event Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins.  We supply the pumpkins\, you provide the creativity and bring your carving tools. \n\nOct 22 Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving   \nOct 23 Friday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving and place carved pumpkins on the trail route  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/goblin-walks-2026/
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