• Summer Songs: An Outdoor Concert – July 9, 2026

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

    Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance, sponsored by Gary and Jann Krupa! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs performed by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra strings ensemble. The performance will […]

  • Forest Invaders Exhibit Open House & Gift Shop Opening

    Forest Invaders Exhibit Open House & Gift Shop Opening There are many ways invasive species can be introduced to an environment, and there is a slew of different invasive species residing right here in Michigan. Wander around the exhibit room to check out July’s Invasive Species exhibit to learn more about these pesky invaders. After […]

  • Summer Songs: An Outdoor Concert – July 30, 2026

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

    Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs performed by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra mixed winds ensemble sponsored by Eaton. The performance will be held […]

  • Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival 2026

    Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival Saturday, August 8, 2026  Save the date for Dahlem’s annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival on Saturday, August 8, 2026.  This annual outdoor festival will include a wide variety of outdoor learning opportunities and activities for all ages including live animal exhibits, environmental education programs (birds, blooms, butterflies, honeybees and […]

  • Food Trucks at BBB

    Food Trucks at BBB! Don’t miss your chance to try some delicious cuisine at the Birds, Blooms, & Butterflies Festival at Dahlem. Big Cheezy Grill and Junkyard Dog 2 Go will be coming out to give you that classic and savory taste. After the savory, satisfy your sweet tooth with J&D’s Flavorful Delights! FREE TO […]

  • Live Raptor Meet & Greet with the Michigan Avian Experience

    Michigan Avian Experience at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Lock eyes with a majestic eagle or a stealthy owl this August at Dahlem’s Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! For one thrilling hour, the Michigan Avian Experience is bringing a live, up-close raptor meet-and-greet right to our grounds. You'll come face-to-beak with at least three of […]

  • Museum Collections Up Close with the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

    University of Michigan Museum of Natural History at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Unlock the hidden history of our local landscapes with the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History! Dive into an interactive exploration of native plants, insects, and birds to decode the complex relationships keeping our ecosystems alive. This riveting presentation reveals how […]

  • Invasive Species with Dr. Shikha Singh from JLW CISMA

    Invasive Species with Dr. Shikha Singh (CISMA) at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Defend our local landscapes and become a frontline protector of Michigan's native ecosystems! Join Dr. Shikha Singh, JLW CISMA Coordinator and expert biologist, for an eye-opening deep dive into the aggressive invasive species threatening our regional biodiversity. Learn to spot stealthy local […]

  • Goblin Walks 2026

    Registration opens in early September 2026 Two Magical Nights!   > October 23, Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  > October 24, Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fee per person: 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 […]