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, […]
Life Under a Log Program is for children ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Some people might see just a mushy, rotten log. We see a fascinating habitat for all kinds of organisms. We see a very important step in the life cycle of nature and a fascinating science lesson. […]
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 Tuesday, April 4, 9:00 am to 12 noon at The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI. Volunteering for school programs is a highly […]
SOLD OUT Woodcock Night Walk (adult program) will start at 6:30 pm with a short indoor presentation to learn about the woodcock that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night walk to Dahlem's quiet grasslands to watch and listen for woodcocks performing their seasonal mating ritual. This is a fun night […]
Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22nd, promotes 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 2023. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm at Sparks Foundation […]
Night of the Amphibians program has been cancelled due to a big rain storm moving in this evening 4/29. 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 Wood frogs. Maybe we'll find a Leopard frog […]
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 6th, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in, meet and greet. Assignments are given out at the […]
Explore the Night: Signs of Spring and Virtual Night Sky Tour Let’s explore and use our night senses! Join Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place for a wonderful night under the stars! The nature walk, led by Dahlem Naturalist Educator, Carrie Benham, will explore how plants and animals are preparing for the […]
Join us for a fun-filled evening of music at the Dahlem Center! Bring the entire family and your lawn chairs or picnic blanket to enjoy an outdoor concert featuring The Harmony Gardeners. The event is completely free and open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors. There will even be […]
Thursday, July 27th – Back to School Blast (downtown Jackson) Stop by the Dahlem booth from 3 - 7 p.m. and say hi while you check out the Jackson Back to School Blast Community Resource Fair in downtown Jackson at Horace Blackman Park and First United Methodist Church. This community event is free! Students in attendance will receive […]