Education

Location: Jackson School of the Arts Date: January 30, 2019 Time: 11:20 am

Volunteers needed for Maple Sugaring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to 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 us ready […]

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: February 19, 2019 Time: 9:45-11:00 am School: Northwest Early Elementary School; 1st grade Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how […]

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: February 21, 2019 Time: 9:45-11:00 am School: Northwest Early Elementary School; 1st grade Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how […]

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: February 22, 2019 Time: 9:45-11:00 am School: Northwest Early Elementary School; 1st grade Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how […]

Phil Tocco, MSU Extension Educator will speak about composting and soil prep for gardens focusing on composting and soils to help kick start your garden and keep it nourished through out the growing season. This program will benefit beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners. Program fee is $6 Dahlem member; $8 non-member.  Program intended for adults […]

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: February 26, 2019 Time: 9:45-11:00 am School: Northwest Early Elementary School; 1st grade Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how […]

Paragon Chapter Academy 3rd grade students invited our traveling naturalist to present How to Build an Animal program.  How do beavers build their dams?  Are all bird feathers the same?  Do snakes have a tail? students explore the fascinating array of animal adaptations and how each characteristic helps species survive in the challenging Michigan environment. […]

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: February 28, 2019 Time: 9:45-11:00 am School: Northwest Early Elementary School; 1st grade Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how […]

How Animals Survive in Winter  Program for: Lifespan A Community Service, PICC Program Where: Dahlem Center When: March 6, 2019  10:30 am-12:00 pm Program Description:  What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter?  We will explore and learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation.  Monarchs fly to Mexico, Groundhog goes to bed, and […]