Annual Spring Work Bee 2021
2021-05-08 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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.
Volunteers 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!
** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **

What will I be doing at the Work Bee?
Assignments 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:

Clear out invasive plants along the trails
Place wood chips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need
Weeding around the buildings and flower gardens
Wash windows, bird feeders, and outdoor signage
Clean and organize the McLaughlin pole barn

We 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.
Feel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 should you have questions or concerns. Thank you!

Explore the Night: Night Hike & Guided Telescope Observing - May 27, 2021
2021-05-27 20:30 - 22:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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Explore the Night

Let’s explore and use our night senses! Join Ella Sharp Museum and the Dahlem Center for a wonderful night under the stars!
The night walk, led by Dahlem Naturalist Educator Carrie Benham, is to help people enjoy being outdoors after dark. We intend to help you feel safe while outdoors at night, share information about nocturnal animals and the senses they use, and how we as humans can better develop our own senses and awareness of the dark.
Ella Sharp Museum will be providing hands-free guided telescope observing with Planetarium Operator, Austin Edmister. We will be observing to view the planets and many other celestial wonders, and watching the stars come out. Telescope observing is dependent on clear skies and weather permitting.
Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event of a rain day, tickets will be applied to a rescheduled date. Recommended for ages 16+.
Please note, outdoor capacity is limited as we will be practicing social distancing on the trails. Attendees will be required to fill out a health screening survey, have their temperature checked, and must wear a mask. There will also be hands-free telescope observing and sanitization products will be present.
Thank you for your support of two local non-profits during this difficult time. Proceeds from this program benefit both the Dahlem Center and Ella Sharp Museum. Your ticket supports this program and future programming.
Registration: go to Ella Sharp Museum’s website https://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes-and-events/explore-the-night
Program Location: Dahlem Center, 7117 S Jackson Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Price: $12 per person
Dates:

April 22, 2021 @ 7:00pm
May 27, 2021 @ 8:30pm
August 26, 2021 @ 7:30pm
September 23, 2021 @ 6:30pm
October 28, 2021 @ 6:00pm
November 18, 2021 @ 6:00pm

Click here to Register Now!

Dahlem for Dogs!
2021-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Dahlem Ecology Farm, 1427 Wickwire Rd, Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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!
All 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.
The Butterfly Trail can be accessed from the Dahlem Ecology Farm 1429 Wickwire Rd. – Look for the Big White Barn and Community Gardens!
Not ready to adopt? That’s ok! Come on out anyway, and help us give all these deserving dogs a walk!

Explore the Night: Night Hike & Guided Telescope Observing - August 26, 2021
2021-08-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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Explore the Night

Let’s explore and use our night senses! Join Ella Sharp Museum and the Dahlem Center for a wonderful night under the stars!
The night walk, led by Dahlem Naturalist Educator Carrie Benham, is to help people enjoy being outdoors after dark. We intend to help you feel safe while outdoors at night, share information about nocturnal animals and the senses they use, and how we as humans can better develop our own senses and awareness of the dark.
Ella Sharp Museum will be providing hands-free guided telescope observing with Planetarium Operator, Austin Edmister. We will be observing to view the planets and many other celestial wonders, and watching the stars come out. Telescope observing is dependent on clear skies and weather permitting.
Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event of a rain day, tickets will be applied to a rescheduled date. Recommended for ages 16+.
Please note, outdoor capacity is limited as we will be practicing social distancing on the trails. Attendees will be required to fill out a health screening survey, have their temperature checked, and must wear a mask. There will also be hands-free telescope observing and sanitization products will be present.
Thank you for your support of two local non-profits during this difficult time. Proceeds from this program benefit both the Dahlem Center and Ella Sharp Museum. Your ticket supports this program and future programming.
Registration: go to Ella Sharp Museum’s website https://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes-and-events/explore-the-night
Program Location: Dahlem Center, 7117 S Jackson Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Price: $12 per person
Dates:

April 22, 2021 @ 7:00pm
May 27, 2021 @ 8:00pm
August 26, 2021 @ 7:30pm
September 23, 2021 @ 6:30pm
October 28, 2021 @ 6:00pm
November 18, 2021 @ 6:00pm

Click here to Register Now!

Poinsettia Pre-Order Sale
2021-09-01 - 2021-11-01 | MI
Pre-Order Your Holiday Poinsettia Plants Today!
Order your beautiful poinsettia plants between September 1, 2021 to November 1, 2021. Classic Poinsettias are $14 each, color choices are Red, Pink, and Cream. Painted Poinsettias are $16 each, color choices are Purple, Chameleon, and Blue. Poinsettias are coming from Raker Roberta’s Young Plants in Litchfield.
Pick up is December 2 and 3, 2021 between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Feel free to contact the office if you have any questions. Office phone 517-782-3453 ext. 0 Tuesday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Explore the Night: Night Hike & Guided Telescope Observing - September 23, 2021
2021-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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Explore the Night – Sept 23 Cancelled due to poor weather

Let’s explore and use our night senses! Join Ella Sharp Museum and the Dahlem Center for a wonderful night under the stars!
The night walk, led by Dahlem Naturalist Educator Carrie Benham, is to help people enjoy being outdoors after dark. We intend to help you feel safe while outdoors at night, share information about nocturnal animals and the senses they use, and how we as humans can better develop our own senses and awareness of the dark.
Ella Sharp Museum will be providing hands-free guided telescope observing with Planetarium Operator, Austin Edmister. We will be observing to view the planets and many other celestial wonders, and watching the stars come out. Telescope observing is dependent on clear skies and weather permitting.
Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event of a rain day, tickets will be applied to a rescheduled date. Recommended for ages 16+.
Please note, outdoor capacity is limited as we will be practicing social distancing on the trails. Attendees will be required to fill out a health screening survey, have their temperature checked, and must wear a mask. There will also be hands-free telescope observing and sanitization products will be present.
Thank you for your support of two local non-profits during this difficult time. Proceeds from this program benefit both the Dahlem Center and Ella Sharp Museum. Your ticket supports this program and future programming.
Registration: go to Ella Sharp Museum’s website https://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes-and-events/explore-the-night
Program Location: Dahlem Center, 7117 S Jackson Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Price: $12 per person
Dates:

April 22, 2021 @ 7:00pm
May 27, 2021 @ 8:30pm
August 26, 2021 @ 7:30pm
September 23, 2021 @ 6:30pm – cancelled due to poor weather
October 28, 2021 @ 6:00pm
November 18, 2021 @ 6:00pm

Click here to Register Now!

Annual Fall Work Bee - Oct. 9, 2021
2021-10-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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.
Volunteers 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!
** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **

What will I be doing at the Work Bee?
Assignments 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:

Clear out invasive plants in new designated light-workout stations along the Nature For All Trail
Remove invasive plants… many areas throughout the property
Place woodchips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need
Weeding around the buildings
Put the gardens to bed for the winter
Wash windows and indoor walls
Wash bird feeders and outdoor signage
Clean and organize the McLaughlin pole barn
Other tasks will be added to the list

We 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, wear a face mask when indoors or when working closely with others, and observe social distancing.
Feel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 should you have questions or concerns. Thank you!

Explore the Night: Night Hike & Guided Telescope Observing - October 28, 2021
2021-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States

Explore the Night: Night Hike & Guided Telescope Observing - November 18, 2021
2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States

Bake Sale December 2 & 3 2021
2021-12-02 - 2021-12-03 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
We are having a bake sale!
During the Poinsettia pick up at the Dahlem Center we are having a bake sale. Please sign up to bring something! Thank you so much for your help!
** Please complete the form below so we know what people with be bringing **

Maple Madness Interpretive Tours
2022-03-19 10:00 - 13:30 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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.
Sign 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.
Fee: $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.
The Dahlem Conservancy, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson 49201 just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson.

Chocolate Sensation
2022-03-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
The 4th Annual Chocolate Sensation is sold out!
Our 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.
Enjoy 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.
To protect our guests we are restricting capacity to 125.
SOLD OUT!
Thank 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!

Explore The Night - The Sweet Science of Maple Syrup @ the Ella Sharp Museum
2022-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
CANCELLED due to low registration. Please register for our April 28th program.
Sticky, sweet, and can’t be beat – March is a month for maples! Join the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center to experience the history and science of making maple syrup. Take part in hands-on demonstrations, experiment with sap-tasting, and experience the history and science of turning tree sap to syrup – right here in Jackson!
“Explore the Night!” is a collaboration between the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center. Join us each month for a family-friendly evening program exploring the exhibits, collections, and grounds of these Jackson institutions. This program is recommended for ages 10+ years.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Upon request, tickets can be moved to another event date, within the same year and of equal value. For questions or ticket transfers, please contact the Director of Learning and Engagement at 517-787-2320 or KatieG@EllaSharp.org.

Location: Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th Street, Jackson, Michigan 49203
Date: Thursday, March 24th, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
Price: $12 for 18+, $8 for 17 or younger

Register online at Ella Sharp Museum website

Earth Day Celebration April 23, 2022
2022-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | MI
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.
Jackson 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.
Thank 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.

Fairy Garden Contest
2022-04-27 - 2022-05-01 | Jackson School of the Arts, 135 W Cortland St, Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
Dahlem is proud to host the Fairy Garden Contest for the Jackson School of the Arts Fairy Festival!
Build an enchanting miniature garden with fantastical elements to share with everyone who attends JSA’s Fairy Festival!
Here is what you need to know:

Make your garden easy to transport
Build your garden on a sturdy base that is 24 inches by 24 inches maximum size
There is no access to electricity, so any powered elements will need to be battery powered
All Fairy Festival Guests are invited to vote for their favorite garden with pocket change and the proceeds will go to Jackson School of the Arts for art supplies. One cent is one vote. The garden with the highest total money wins!
The Contest winner gets a fun prize!
Winner will be announced at the end of the day on Sunday, May 1st, 2022
Drop off your garden on Friday, April 29, 2022 between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Pick up your garden by Friday, May 6th by 8:00 PM or the garden will become the property of the Dahlem Conservancy. If you won, you can pick up your prize when you pick up your garden.

Please register below to enter the Fairy Garden Contest!

Fairy Walks 2022
2022-04-28 - 2022-04-29 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
Dates and Times:
April 28 Thursday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
April 29 Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fee per person: FREE for members, $5 non-member (free for babies under age 2)
Special 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.
Pre-Registration is required to attend our first annual partnership with Jackson School of the Arts: Dahlem’s Fairy Walks Event.
Every 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!!
REGISTRATION 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!

Come Join the Fairy Court– Volunteers Make it Happen!
Volunteer opportunities for this great event are available. To volunteer, contact Margaux Dever, 517-782-3453 or mdever@dahlemcenter.org

April 28, Thursday 12-4 PM — set up at pavilion and decorate trails
April 28 and 29 (pick a day for a 2-hour commitment) — Costumed Trail Guide

Explore the Night Frogs and Toads @ the Dahlem
2022-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | MI
Hop to it – April is all about frogs and toads! Join Dahlem Nature Center and the Ella Sharp Museum for an in-depth exploration of these wetland creatures. First, meet live examples of Michigan’s frogs and toads, and experience rarely-seen pieces of wildlife art from the Andrews Wildlife Collection. Then grab your galoshes and join a frog-hunting hike! Participants will learn to identify frog calls and how to safely catch and release live frogs.
“Explore the Night!” is a collaboration between the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center. Join us each month for a family-friendly evening program exploring the exhibits, collections, and grounds of these Jackson institutions. This program is recommended for ages 10+.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Upon request, tickets can be moved to another event date, within the same year and of equal value. For questions or ticket transfers, please contact the Director of Learning and Engagement at 517-787-2320 or KatieG@EllaSharp.org.

Location: Dahlem, 71147 South Jackson Road, Jackson MI 49201
Date: Thursday, April 28th, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Price: $12 for 18+, $8 for 17 or younger

Register online at Ella Sharp Museum website

Annual Spring Work Bee 2022
2022-05-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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.
Volunteers 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!
** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **

What will I be doing at the Work Bee?
Assignments 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:

Clear out invasive plants along the trails
Place wood chips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need
Weeding around the buildings and flower gardens
Wash windows, bird feeders, and outdoor signage
Wash Maple Sugaring equipment
Clean and organize the McLaughlin pole barn

We 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. 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.
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Feel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 should you have questions or concerns. Thank you kindly!

Explore The Night - Forestry @ the Ella Sharp Museum
2022-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
TIMBER! Join the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center to experience the history and science of forestry on the grounds of the Ella Sharp Museum. Learn how to identify trees in your own backyard, solve the mystery of a local tree that went to space, and explore the surprising connections between Ella and Michigan’s forests. Plus, take part in hands-on activities and demonstrations!
“Explore the Night!” is a collaboration between the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center. Join us each month for a family-friendly evening program exploring the exhibits, collections, and grounds of these Jackson institutions. This program is recommended for ages 10+ years.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Upon request, tickets can be moved to another event date, within the same year and of equal value. For questions or ticket transfers, please contact the Director of Learning and Engagement at 517-787-2320 or KatieG@EllaSharp.org.

Location: Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th Street, Jackson, Michigan 49203
Date: Thursday, May 19th, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
Price: $12 for 18+, $8 for 17 or younger

Register online at Ella Sharp Museum website

Birds, Blooms, & Butterflies Festival
2022-08-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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
The 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!
The 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!!
Presenters and Vendors registration is closed. Please contact us to discuss opportunities with us. Space and time slots are scheduled by the BBB Festival Committee.
Would 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
Please contact us if you are interested to participate, have questions, or suggestions. We appreciate your interest and assistance.

Sending out a huge THANK YOU to event sponsors Experience Jackson and Harvest Solar!
SCHEDULE of PRESENTATIONS
9:00-9:45 … Smart Gardening presentation by Paige Filice, Michigan State Extension
9:00-9:45 … Mushrooms presentation and hands-on activity by Nick VanAcker
10:00-11:00 … Beekeeping presentation by advanced beekeeper instructors John & Kim Haynes
11:15-12:15 … Live Raptors; Birds of Prey presentation by Michigan Avian Experience
12:25-1:15 … Bats presentation by Hannah Schauer, Michigan DNR
12:00-1:00 … Prescribed Burn presentation by Jeff Lolkus, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
1:30-2:45 … The Pollinators – Who They Are and How to Help Them presentation by Vince Ste. Marie, Windy Rock Farm – Plants with Purpose
1:15-2:00 … Solar Energy presentation by Ken Zebarah, Harvest Solar
2:15-2:45 … Land Protection and Conservation Easements presentation by Diana Kern, Legacy Land Conservancy
COME VISIT THESE GREAT VENDORS
Dahlem Ecology Farm and Apiary
Experience Jackson
Harvest Solar
Homemade Handmade Creations—crafts, baked goods
Jackson Audubon Society—live caterpillars and butterflies exhibit
Jackson Co. Master Gardeners—children’s activities & crafts, info booth
Jackson District Library Book Mobile
Jackson School of the Arts—Face Painting
Nancy Kang—Nature Photographs
Legacy Land Conservancy
Michigan Bluebird Society
Michigan Loons Preservation Association and Loon Watch
Peggy’s Papers—unique colorful paper art
Perennial Connections—Plants with a focus on native cultivars beneficial to birds, butterflies, and native species.
Tie Dyes by Jen
Windy Rock Farm—Plants with Purpose– Michigan grown, Michigan native plants specifically selected for their benefit to pollinators.
Woodcraft Kits—Bluebird nest boxes, and more!
LIVE MUSIC
Harmony Garden Music Therapy Services
FOOD VENDORS
Stoyanna’s—pulled pork and hamburger sliders, and hot dogs
Shorties—treats and beverages
Friends of Dahlem—snacks, bottles of water

Advanced registration closes at 6:30 pm Friday August 12, 2022. Please check in at the Welcome Table.

Explore The Night - Insects in Focus @ Ella Sharp Museum
2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
Visiting museums at night feels majestic – especially with exhibits like Small Wonders: Insects in Focus. Its unique, larger-than-life beauty allows you to see a hidden world like you have never seen. Join us for a fun evening of interactive insect activities that will inspire, in an artistic way, our natural curiosity to understand the form, function, and diversity of nature.
“Explore the Night!” is a collaboration between the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center. Join us each month for a family-friendly evening program exploring the exhibits, collections, and grounds of these Jackson institutions. This program is recommended for ages 10+.

Price: $12 for Adults, $8 for Members
Date: September 22 @ 7pm

Location: Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th Street, Jackson, Michigan 49203
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Upon request, tickets can be moved to another event date, within the same year and of equal value. For questions or ticket transfers, please contact the Director of Learning and Engagement at 517-787-2320

Register online at Ella Sharp Museum website

Poinsettia Pre-Order
2022-09-28 - 2022-11-01 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
Pre-Order Your Holiday Poinsettia Plants Today!
Order your beautiful poinsettia plants by November 1, 2022. Classic Poinsettias are $14.50 each with color choices of Red, Pink, and Cream. Painted Poinsettias are $16 each with color choices of Purple, Chameleon, and Blue. Poinsettias are coming from Raker Roberta’s Young Plants in Litchfield.
Pick up is December 2, 2022 Friday between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and December 3 Saturday between 9:00 am-12:00 noon.
Feel free to contact the office if you have any questions. Office phone 517-782-3453 ext. 0 Tuesday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Order Now

Annual Fall Work Bee - Oct. 1, 2022
2022-10-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
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.
Volunteers 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!
** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for **

What will I be doing at the Work Bee?
Assignments 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:

Remove old fencing along S. Jackson Rd.
Clear out invasive plants in designated light-workout stations along the Nature For All Trail
Remove invasive plants… many areas throughout the arboretum
Place woodchips on the Natural Playscape
Weeding around the buildings
Put the gardens to bed for the winter
Wash windows and indoor walls (hallway and restrooms)
Wash bird feeders

We 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.
Feel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 0 should you have questions or concerns. Thank you!

Goblin Walks
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-22 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
Dates and Times:
October 21 Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October 22 Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Fee per person: $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants)
Special Offer: sign up online for a new Family Membership and save 10% off the membership fee. Valid for first time members only.
Pre-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!!
REGISTRATION 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!
Thank you to our Event Sponsor

Come Join our Boo Crew – Volunteers Make it Happen
Volunteer opportunities for this great event are available. To volunteer, contact Carrie at 517-782-3453 ext. 106 or email cbenham@dahlemcenter.org.

Cast 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.
Oct 20 Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm — set up and decorate trails
Oct 20 Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving
Oct 21 Friday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving, place carved pumpkins on trail route
Oct 21 and/or Oct 22 (pick a day for a 3-hour commitment) — parking lot attendant, registration table, greeter, bonfire, floater
Oct 21 and/or Oct 22 (pick a day for a 2-hour commitment) — Costumed Trail Guide

Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class
2022-12-16 09:30 - 10:45 | MI
Nature Painting and Textures Art Class is for children ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver.
Program Description: Nature art in different forms, and the one we will experiment with is textures using simple natural items, Play-Doh, paint, and crayons. Let’s look around to see what textures we can find in the natural world, then we’ll collect a variety of items to take back to the classroom to experiment and discover the fascinating impressions and designs with nature’s stampers.
This is the perfect time to make and gift original artwork to someone special.
Fee per Program: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult caregiver & infants. Additional children older than 5 years are charged the program fee.
Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded.
Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals, winter survival, birds, tracks, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up, too.
Mighty Naturalist Schedule December 2022-March 2023
December 16; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class
January 6; Winter Animal Tracks
January 13; Our Feathered Friends
January 20; The Living Tree House
January 27; How Animals Survive in Winter Time
February 3; Super Squirrely
February 10; All About Turtles
March 31; Life Under A Log

Register Online

Digging into Owl Pellets and Hike
2023-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
Winter Break activity for students in grades 4th to 8th.
What adaptations do owls need to survive in the wild? Let’s examine owl “vomit” with this hands-on activity to dissect an owl pellet and learn what our local owls eat. We’ll find cool stuff like tiny skulls, bones, and feathers. Afterwards we’ll take a trail hike and finish up on the Natural Playscape. A fun-filled morning! This reminds us of summer camp but in winter.
Fee: $8/per Dahlem member; $10/per non-member. Fee includes the cost of one owl pellet and supplies. Advanced registration is 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 Tuesday, January 3rd at 5:00 pm. 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.
The Dahlem Conservancy, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson 49201 is just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson.

Mighty Naturalist Program; Winter Animal Tracks
2023-01-06 09:30 - 10:45 | MI
THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT
Winter Animal Tracks is for children ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver.
Program Description: How animals make tracks can tell us what they are, what they’re doing and where they’re headed. We’ll read a story go on a hunt to see where animal tracks take us; across a trail and up a tree, along the stream, or maybe to a protected home hidden under trees? Indoors we will use rubber tracks to create our own tracks and stories. One step at a time and you’ll learn the common tracks we see this time of year.
Fee per Program: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult caregiver & infants. Additional children older than 5 years are charged the program fee.
Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded.
Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals, winter survival, birds, tracks, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up, too.
Mighty Naturalist Schedule December 2022-March 2023
December 16; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class
January 6; Winter Animal Tracks
January 13; Our Feathered Friends
January 20; The Living Tree House
January 27; How Animals Survive in Winter Time
February 3; Super Squirrely
February 10; All About Turtles
March 31; Life Under A Log

Register Online

Mighty Naturalist Program; Our Feathered Friends
2023-01-13 09:30 - 10:45 | MI
Our Feathered Friends is for children ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver.
Program Description: What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell us about their life? We will read a bird-themed story, look at bird feathers, take a short birding hike to observe our local birds in action, then return indoors for hands-on ‘beak’ activities, and a make ‘n take craft.
Fee per Program: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult caregiver & infants. Additional children older than 5 years are charged the program fee.
Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded.
Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals, winter survival, birds, tracks, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up, too.
Mighty Naturalist Schedule December 2022-March 2023
December 16; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class
January 6; Winter Animal Tracks
January 13; Our Feathered Friends
January 20; The Living Tree House
January 27; How Animals Survive in Winter Time
February 3; Super Squirrely
February 10; All About Turtles
March 31; Life Under A Log

Register Online

Owl Prowl (adult program)
2023-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
SOLD OUT…. Thank you!
Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:30 pm with a short indoor presentation to learn about the owl species that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we’ll take a night hike on Dahlem’s quiet trails listening for owls and other night creatures. We will use an artificial device to call out to owls with anticipation that they answer back. In past, the Great Horned, Barred and Screech owls have replied. This is a fun night not to be missed. Make it a ‘date night’ without kids.
Fee: $8/per Dahlem member; $10/per non-member. Advanced registration is 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 Tuesday, January 17th at 5:00 pm. 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.
Bring a small flashlight to carry in your coat pocket. Our goal is to use our night vision just as our nocturnal creatures do to venture through night and let our other senses direct us on the trails.
The Dahlem Conservancy, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson 49201 is just 15 minutes from downtown Jackson.
