SOLD OUT Feathered Friends with Beaks Program is for 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 walk to […]
Volunteer Training for Maple Sugaring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to teach and lead Maple Sugaring school field trips are invited to attend this informative half day training session. A review of the lesson plan, a walk into the sugar bush to tap maple trees and setting up equipment will get […]
SOLD OUT Winter Survival Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter? After story time, we’ll explore and learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation. Monarchs fly to Mexico, Groundhog goes to bed, and Weasel changes his wardrobe! Find […]
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 a story about maple sugaring, we will take a short walk through the sugar bush to see different methods to […]
Join us for Chocolate Sensation 2024! Our premier Chocolate Sensation event will be held at Weatherwax Hall at Jackson Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 8th, 2024. Reservations are required. Enjoy outstanding hors d’oeuvres by The Catering Company, delicious delicacies provided by popular local vendors, listen to live music by Brandon Marceal, participate in a silent […]
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 1/4 hour tour at 10:00 am or 12:00 pm to learn about the history of sugaring, […]
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 […]
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 Thursday, March 28, 9:00 am to 12 noon at The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI. Volunteering for school programs is a highly […]
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 a night walk to Dahlem's quiet grasslands to watch and listen for woodcocks performing their seasonal mating ritual. This is a fun […]
Earth Day Celebration is Saturday, April 20th 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 2024. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm […]