• Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature’s Textures Art Class

      Nature's Textures Art Class Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description:  The morning starts with a story about textures and seeing-feeling different items followed by a short hike to collect natural items to use back in the classroom for experimenting with paints and crayons to discover the simple […]

  • Owl Prowl Night Hike – Dec. 28 postponed

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

    SOLD OUT.  Please call to be put on the wait list.  Or sign up for our 2nd Owl Prowl Night Hike on January 26, 2024. NOTE;  Unfortunately, due to wet weather the program has been postponed to Friday, January 5, 2024.  Ticket holders have been notified. Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:30 pm […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; When Winter Comes

      When Winter Comes Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description:  Huddle close for a fun winter-themed story, take a short outdoor walk on the snow covered trail to look for animal tracks and their winter homes, and make little snow sculptures. Then we’ll head indoors to craft our […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; In a Nutshell

      In a Nutshell Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Together we’ll have story time and a walk about the grounds to look for assorted nuts. Tree Nuts; where do they come from? What kind of nuts grow on trees? Is a nut a seed or fruit? Do […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; The Living Tree House

      The Living Tree House Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Nature is full of hidden clues about the animals that live there. You may not know where to look or what to look for but animal clues are everywhere. You’ll learn how to spot and           identify common […]

  • Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike

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

    SOLD OUT -- Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Friday, January 26th 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 […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; Super Squirrely and Cousin Groundhog

      Super Squirrely and Cousin Groundhog  Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see?  Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper, eat, and―finally―sleep.  We will see an assortment of    squirrel ‘family’ furs, go on a squirrely […]

  • Mighty Naturalist Program; Feathered Friends with Beaks

    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 – Maple Sugaring

    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; Winter Survival

      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 […]