• Mighty Naturalist Program; Maple Sugaring in the Forest – SOLD OUT!

    Maple Sugaring in the Forest Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: The maple sugaring season is a sign winter is ending and Spring is near. Hooray! After story time, we will take a walk through the sugar bush to see different methods to collect maple tree sap, look […]

  • Volunteer Training for spring school programs

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

    Volunteers needed for Spring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Spring school field trips are invited to attend this informative half day training session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:00 am to 12 noon at The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI.  Volunteering for school programs is […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; The Reason for a Flower

    SOLD OUT The Reason for a Flower Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: After story time, we’ll take a short walk to find an assortment of seeds. Where do they come from and how do they get dispersed? Seeds and plants are food, and seeds are also next […]

  • Night of the Amphibians (family-friendly) – April 4 SOLD OUT!

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

    April 4, 2025 Friday at 6:30 pm THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Please call the office to be added to the Wait List.  Office  517-782-3453 ext. 101 What better way to welcome spring than to wade in the waters of our glacial pond in search of the season’s first choristers: Spring Peepers, Chorus frogs and […]

  • Woodcock Program & Night Walk (adult program) – April 11

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

    SOLD OUT. Please contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be added to the Wait List. Thank you for your interest. The Woodcock Program and Night Walk (adult program) will start at 7:00 pm with a short indoor presentation to learn about the woodcock that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take […]

  • Earth Day Celebration 2025

    Earth Day Celebration is Sunday, April 27th from 1-4 pm, to promote 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 2025. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm […]

  • Betty’s Spring Workbee 2025

    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 Betty's Spring Work Bee is on Saturday May 3rd, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers, please join us for a short meet and greet, then assignments are given out at the start […]

  • Survival Myths: adult outdoor skills workshop

    Survival Myths and How to Not Die Join wilderness survival skills instructor Rodney Cole at Dahlem on May 17, 2025 to learn techniques so you can be better prepared for a survival situation.  Having the knowledge and knowing the priorities can be lifesaving during an emergency. In this class you will learn skills and techniques […]

  • Summer Songs: An Outdoor Concert – June 18, 2025

    SUMMER SONGS: AN OUTDOOR CONCERT Due to the stormy weather forecasted for Wednesday evening, June 18th, we will be postponing the outdoor concert with JSO.  We will share a rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed.   June 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE […]

  • Summer Songs: An Outdoor Concert – June 25, 2025

    Summer Songs: An Outdoor Concert June 25, 2025 7:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance sponsored by Meridian Wealth Management! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs […]