• Mighty Naturalist Program; Animal Feet and Tracks

    Animal Feet and Tracks Program is for 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 start the morning reading a story, then go on a hunt to see where animal tracks take us; across […]

  • Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – January 24, 2025

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

    THIS EVENT IS FULL.  PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS (517-782-3453 ext. 101 or dbigham@dahlemcenter.org) POSTPONED to January 31st, Friday 6 pm.  A notice was sent vias email regarding the change in date to everyone who preregistered. Our apologies for any inconvenience. We look forward to […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; Bird Beaks

    Bird Beaks Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT -- please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be put on the Wait List. Thank you for your interest. Program Description: What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; Tree-ific Seasons

    Tree-ific Seasons Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT. Please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be added to the Wait List. Program Description: Story time using our Tree-ific seasons wheel, a short walk to look for signs of winter. What are the trees doing, and […]

  • Volunteer Training for Maple Sugaring School Programs

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

    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 […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; Where are the Night Animals

    Where are the Night Animals Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT. Please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be added to the Wait List. Program Description: While people dream of daytime things, the nighttime world awakens. Who are these nocturnal animals and what are they doing? […]

  • Chocolate Sensations 2025

    Step through the doors of the Cascades Manor and enter Dahlem’s Chocolate Sensations! You're invited to a whimsical night of magic and wonder.  Join us for our Wonka-themed evening of fun - all for a good cause! Featuring the dazzling musical talents of Jackson’s own Marcus & Tiffany Shelton Music, along with local chocolate delicacies […]

  • Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – February 27, 2025

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

    SOLD OUT.  Please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be put on the wait list Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Thursday, February 27th 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 […]

  • My Prairie Restoration Journey presentation

    In this presentation, John Blair will bring you along on his journey to restore his land to original native prairie on his rural property in Brooklyn. He will also cover the restoration of his wooded savanna and how he is bringing three natural ponds back to life after being buried by farmers decades ago. Through […]

  • Maple Madness Interpretive Tours – March 15, 2025

    Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, 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 1/4 hour tour at 10:00 am (sold out) or 12:30 pm (has 38 open spots) to […]