BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dahlem - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dahlem X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dahlem REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T010932 CREATED:20260220T195810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T133225Z UID:13314-1775761200-1775768400@www.dahlemcenter.org SUMMARY:American Woodcock Program & Night Walk (adult program) - April 9 SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT! \nThe American 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 American woodcocks performing their seasonal mating ritual.  This is a fun night not to be missed.  Make it a ‘date night’ without kids. \nFee: $6/per Dahlem member; $10/per non-member. Advanced registration is required. Limited to 24 adult participants. Complete the registration form below or call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to sign up and pay for your spot. Registration deadline is April 8th at 4:00 pm. \nWhat to Bring: a small flashlight to carry in your coat pocket.  Our goal is to use our night vision just as nocturnal wildlife do to venture through the night and let our other senses direct us on the trails. \nRain Date: if we have inclement weather\, the postpone date TBD. \nCancellation Policy: we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount. \n  URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/american-woodcock-program-night-walk-adult-program-april-9/ LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Event-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Woodcock-Night-Walk-April-9-2026-Facebook-square-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T010932 CREATED:20260220T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T185411Z UID:13318-1776450600-1776457800@www.dahlemcenter.org SUMMARY:Night of the Amphibians (family-friendly) - April 17 DESCRIPTION:What better way to welcome spring than to wade in the waters of our glacial pond in search of the season’s first choristers: Spring Peepers\, Chorus frogs and Wood frogs. Maybe we’ll find a Leopard frog or American toad! This is a great evening event for families to learn about\, catch and release frogs! Bring your wading boots and dress for the weather.   The trail walk to the Glacial Pond is approximately one mile round trip. \nFee: $6/per Dahlem member; $8/per non-member …. Member Family $20\, and Non-member Family $25 (Family resides in the same household) \nAdvanced registration is required.  Complete the registration form below or call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to sign up and pay for your spot. Registration deadline is April 16th at 4:00 pm. \nWhat to Bring: a flashlight to carry in your coat pocket.  Our goal is to use our night vision just as our nocturnal creatures do to venture through the night and let our other senses direct us on the trails. \nRain Date: if we have inclement weather or the temperature is too cold on April 17th\, the postpone date is TBD \nCancellation Policy: we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount. \n\n\n \n \n Night of the Amphibians - April 17\, 2026\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n   Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n   Phone*Email*\n \n     Are You a Dahlem Member?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   Become a Member?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   Membership TypeFamily ($45)Individual ($35)Senior ($20)  Individual Tickets or Family? (Member)*Must be in the same household. \n \n \n Individual Tickets ($6)\n \n \n \n Family Ticket ($20)\n Individual Tickets or Family? (Non-Member)*Must be in the same household. \n \n \n Individual Tickets ($8)\n \n \n \n Family Ticket ($25)\n   Night of the Amphibians (Member)*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Member Ticket Quantity*  Night of the Amphibians (Non-Member)*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Non-Member Ticket Quantity*  Night of the Amphibians (Family - same household)*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Night of the Amphibians (Family - same household)*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n How Many Family Members Will Be Attending?*  Total\n \n Payment Method*PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/night-of-the-amphibians-family-friendly-april-17/ LOCATION:Dahlem\, Jackson’s Nature Place\, 7117 S. Jackson Rd.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Event-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Night-of-the-Amphibians.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T010932 CREATED:20260318T133525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T134047Z UID:13403-1777208400-1777219200@www.dahlemcenter.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration - April 26\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration is Sunday\, April 26th 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 2025. \nCome join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm at Sparks Foundation County Park\, by the urban fishing pond. \nLocal vendors will be on hand with kid-friendly activities to teach about the importance of Earth Day and conservation of our natural resources. \nThere will be free tree seedlings and plants\, live animals\, live music\, face painting\, kayaking (weather pending)\, and activities for all.  A great day for family-fun! \nFree event\, open to the public. Additional Earth Day details available here. URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/earth-day-celebration-april-26-2026/ CATEGORIES:Education,Event-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Earth-Day-Celebration_26-April-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T010932 CREATED:20260318T151431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T151534Z UID:13411-1777712400-1777726800@www.dahlemcenter.org SUMMARY:Betty's Spring Workbee - May 2\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary for spring and summer.  This year’s Betty’s Spring Work Bee is on Saturday May 2nd\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. \nVolunteers\, please join us for a short meet and greet\, then assignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. After the work is done we will have a complimentary Thank You picnic lunch! The staff will provide a lite-lunch and refreshments for all volunteers participating this day! \n** Please complete the form below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate and provide lunch for ** \n\n \n \n Betty's Spring Workbee 2026\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Number of Volunteers including yourself*What types of tasks are you interested in doing at the Workbee?*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWhat will I be doing at the Workbee?\nAssignments are given out at the start of the day at 9:00 AM. If you have an interest in something particular\, let us know! Our goal is to utilize a volunteer’s individual strengths as much as possible. Here are some areas we plan to tackle: \n\nClear out invasive plants along the trails\nPulling invasive garlic mustard plants (easy to pull by hand)\nPlace wood chips on the Natural Playscape and other areas of need\nWeeding around the buildings and flower gardens\nWash windows\, bird feeders\, and outdoor signage\nWash Maple Sugaring equipment\n\nWe welcome you to bring your own personal equipment such as rakes\, shovels\, garden shears\, loppers\, and other tools that would help assist the process. \nRemember to; dress for the weather\, bring your work gloves and a bottle of water! \n  \nFeel free to contact the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 should you have questions or concerns.  Thank you kindly! URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/bettys-spring-workbee-may-2-2026/ CATEGORIES:Event-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Workbee_May-2-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T010932 CREATED:20251217T144445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T145624Z UID:13116-1786179600-1786201200@www.dahlemcenter.org SUMMARY:Birds\, Blooms & Butterflies Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Birds\, Blooms & Butterflies Festival\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 \nSave the date for Dahlem’s annual Birds\, Blooms\, and Butterflies Festival on Saturday\, August 8\, 2026.  \nThis 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 pollinators\, etc.)\, nature walks\, native plants\, children’s crafts\, live music\, food vendors\, and more.  \nWatch for more event details to be posted as summer approaches! \nVendors and presenters \nIf you are interested in being a vendor\, hosting an activity\, or presenting on an environmental topic at this year’s festival please contact Marissa at mpierce@dahlemcenter.org.  See below for the vendor and booth registration form.   \nPlease join us for this fantastic family-friendly event! \nSponsors \nFestival sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact Hannah at hschauer@dahlemcenter.org or 517-782-3453 ext. 103 for sponsorship information. \n  \nVendor Registration\n\n \n \n 2026 Birds Blooms and Butterflies Booth Registration\n Complete this form to register and pay for your booth space at Dahlem's Birds\, Blooms and Butterflies Festival\, August 8\, 2026!\n\nThis family-friendly festival provides an opportunity to connect with our community and strengthen appreciation for the natural world. There will be educational programs\, presentations\, activities\, crafts\, food\, music\, and much more!\n\nWe are glad you will be joining the fun!\n\nBooth registration fee is $40 (Non-profit fee is $20); tables and chairs are provided. Limited tents are available. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Organization/Buisness(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n My organization/business is (select the most applicable):(Required)a for-profit business\, promoting/selling products or servicesa community resource or government agencya non-profit organizationBooth categories (check all that apply):(Required)\n \n Selling product(s) and/or giving away product samples\n \n \n Providing information/education or an activity\n \n \n Other: please describe in the next section\n Please describe your booth\, product(s) you will be selling\, and/or the display/activity you will have.(Required)Will you need table(s)?(Required)\n \n \n 1 table\n \n \n \n 2 tables\n \n \n \n I would like to request additional tables\n \n \n \n No tables\n Will you need chair(s)?(Required)\n \n \n 1 Chair\n \n \n \n 2 Chairs\n \n \n \n I would like to request additional chairs\n \n \n \n No chairs\n Will you need a tent?(Required)\n \n \n I will bring my own tent\n \n \n \n I do not need a tent\n \n \n \n I would like to reserve a tent from Dahlem*\n *NOTE: We have a limited supply of tents available for use. Tents are reserved on a first-come\, first-served basis. Total\n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/birds-blooms-butterflies-festival-2026/ CATEGORIES:Event-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BBB-2026-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T010932 CREATED:20260323T151359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T151359Z UID:13432-1792774800-1792875600@www.dahlemcenter.org SUMMARY:Goblin Walks 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration opens in early September 2026\nTwo Magical Nights!  \n> October 23\, Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \n> October 24\, Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nFee per person: \nPre-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 tour\, a 1/2 mile trail walk meeting larger than life critters performing entertaining educational skits. The program is about one hour in length.  Photo opportunities\, refreshments (cider & donuts!)\, and visit the gift shop.  Feel free to dress in costume and be ready for the weather!  The event operates rain or shine.  It’s great fun for the whole family!!  This event does not handout candy. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED for Dahlem members and non-members\, so don’t wait – choice slots fill fast.  Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour walk to allow time to sign in. \nCancellation Policy: We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you don’t call to cancel and don’t show\, you will be charged the full amount. \nThank You to our generous event sponsors\n\nJackson Glass Works Inc\n\nRegistration opens in early September 2026\n[registration form] \n  \n\n  \nJoin our Boo Crew – Volunteers Make it Happen and We Need Your Assistance!\nRegistration opens in early September 2026\nVolunteer opportunities for this great event are available. To volunteer\, please complete the Goblin Walks Volunteer Application Form. If you have questions\, please contact Carrie at 517-782-3453 ext. 106 or email cbenham@dahlemcenter.org. \n\nCast members are needed for the fun skits on Oct. 23 evening and Oct. 24 evening. We have the skits and costumes. Give it a try! It’s so much fun\, you’ll be glad you joined the cast.  Open to adults\, teens (14-17 years)\, and children (10-13 years). Children must be supervised.\nOctober 23 and/or October 24 (pick a task of your choice on the volunteer application form)\nOctober 22 Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm — set up the pavilion and other areas\, and decorate trails. Contact Carrie cbenham@dahlemcenter.org\n\n\nPumpkin Carving — \nRegistration opens in early September 2026\nPlease register online for event Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins.  We supply the pumpkins\, you provide the creativity and bring your carving tools. \n\nOct 22 Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving   \nOct 23 Friday 10:00am-3:00pm — pumpkin carving and place carved pumpkins on the trail route  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/goblin-walks-2026/ CATEGORIES:Event-Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Goblin-Walks.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR