Food Trucks at BBB! Don’t miss your chance to try some delicious cuisine at the Birds, Blooms, & Butterflies Festival at Dahlem. Big Cheezy Grill and Junkyard Dog 2 Go will be coming out to give you that classic and savory taste. After the savory, satisfy your sweet tooth with J&D’s Flavorful Delights! FREE TO […]
Jacktown Ukes Performance at the Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Soak up the summer sunshine and tap your toes to the infectious, high-energy sounds of the Jacktown Ukes! For one spectacular hour, this dynamic local community ensemble is bringing a lively, heartwarming live performance right to the center of the festivities. Gather your family, join […]
Michigan Avian Experience at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Lock eyes with a majestic eagle or a stealthy owl this August at Dahlem’s Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! For one thrilling hour, the Michigan Avian Experience is bringing a live, up-close raptor meet-and-greet right to our grounds. You'll come face-to-beak with at least three of […]
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Unlock the hidden history of our local landscapes with the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History! Dive into an interactive exploration of native plants, insects, and birds to decode the complex relationships keeping our ecosystems alive. This riveting presentation reveals how […]
Invasive Species with Dr. Shikha Singh (CISMA) at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Defend our local landscapes and become a frontline protector of Michigan's native ecosystems! Join Dr. Shikha Singh, JLW CISMA Coordinator and expert biologist, for an eye-opening deep dive into the aggressive invasive species threatening our regional biodiversity. Learn to spot stealthy local […]
Celebrate the sky on a day filled with so many astronomical wonders. The Dahlem Conservancy has teamed up with Jackson College and Ella Sharp Museum to fill the day with curiosity and fun. Check out some planetarium shows at Ella, learn about the celestial events in the astronomical observatory at the college, and participate in […]
Freeze! FBI! Exhibit Open House & Gift Shop Exploration Get ready to shrink down to the forest floor and discover the unsung heroes of our ecosystem! We are hosting a special open house to celebrate the invisible — and not-so-invisible — workings of our favorite cleanup crew. Come learn all about the FBI: Fungi, Bacteria, […]
Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Fall school field trips are invited to attend this informative morning training session on Wednesday, September 9th, 8:30 am to 11:45 am at Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place. Training will take place both in/outdoors. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Naturalist Educator Carrie Benham at email […]
The Dahlem Harvest Table Dinner Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 5:30 - 7:30 pm Farm-to-table Menu: $150 per plate In conjunction with our community partners Grow Jackson, Dahlem Gardeners, and Love, Pasta. Join us for golden hour mocktails and a family-style dinner with music at the Dahlem Center, 7117 South Jackson Road. EVENT IS OUTDOORS […]
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 […]