🚨Due to the forecasted rain and thunderstorms, our outdoor Summer Songs Concerts with Dahlem will return again in 2026! To see our JSO Woodwind Quintet perform, please join us inside at the Luna Lux Lounge (128 W Michigan Ave) Thursday, August 28th at 7:00 pm Summer Songs will return next summer at Dahlem! August 28, […]
Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Fall school field trips are invited to attend this informative morning training session on Wednesday, September 10th, 8:30 am to 12 noon at Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place. Training will take place both in/outdoors. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Naturalist Educator Carrie Benham at email […]
More than Morels with Chris Zurn Join the Jackson Conservation District and Dahlem to learn all about Michigan mushrooms! Chris Zurn, member of the Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club and MDARD certified expert mushroom identifier, will share mushroom identification tips and more about the fantastic fungi that are all around us. You'll learn about mushroom safety and […]
Forest Bathing Experience with Dr. Lori Tate Awaken your senses and join Dr. Lori Tate for a forest bathing experience at Dahlem! The practice of forest bathing encourages you to connect with nature by taking in your surroundings through all of your senses. Fall is the perfect time to explore the forest and witness the […]
Betty Dahlem Desbiens is an ever faithful supporter of the John and Mary Dahlem Environmental Education Center, named for her parents. In honor of Betty's dedication to Dahlem please join us at our fall workbee! It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary after a busy summer. Betty's […]
USDA Conservation Practices and Programs for Landowners For almost 100 years, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been working with private landowners to help promote healthy soil and water. With the motto of “helping people help the land,” they provide both technical and financial assistance to support voluntary conservation efforts across the county. […]
REGISTRATION SIGN UP IS CLOSED Volunteers are needed to help carve about 200 beautiful pumpkins to line the Goblin Walks event trail route. Pumpkins are generously donated and some purchased at a discounted price. Please bring your carving tools and creativity. Your Choice is to; 1) gut pumpkins, 2) carve pre-gutted pumpkins, or 3) do […]
Two Magical Nights! October 24, Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm October 25, Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fee per person: $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants) Pre-Registration required to attend our annual Goblin Walks event. Every 15 minutes a group of twenty five people head down the trail to enjoy an evening autumn color […]
Increasing habitat for rare butterflies in Michigan Many people are planting for pollinators in Michigan, which is wonderful for all of our bees and butterflies. However, there are some plants (and the butterflies that depend on them) that often get overlooked. In this talk we will cover a project at MSU that is looking to […]
Let's explore the night life as we quietly venture down the moonlit trails using our nocturnal senses. Remember, night is when many animals are most active. Who might we hear rustling nearby and calling out in the eerie silent night off in the distance? Do you have night vision, what color do you see, and […]