SOLD OUT Woodcock Night Walk (adult program) will start at 6:30 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 woodcocks performing their seasonal mating ritual. This is a fun night […]
Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22nd, promotes 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 2023. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm at Sparks Foundation […]
Night of the Amphibians program has been cancelled due to a big rain storm moving in this evening 4/29. 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 […]
Explore the Night: Signs of Spring and Virtual Night Sky Tour Let’s explore and use our night senses! Join Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place for a wonderful night under the stars! The nature walk, led by Dahlem Naturalist Educator, Carrie Benham, will explore how plants and animals are preparing for the […]
Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival is Saturday, August 12, 2023, 9:00 am-3:00 pm The Dahlem Conservancy is excited to announce the return of BBB Festival! We are hosting the 15th Annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival this summer 2023. This wonderful environmental educational community event in past years has served over 700 guests in one […]
Join Dahlem Naturalist Educator, Carrie Benham, to explore how amazing one of our most beloved insects truly is; the beautiful Monarch Butterfly. Learn all about this tiny creatures’ life cycle and one of the most treacherous migrations known to man. Live caterpillars and chrysalis will be available to observe up close. […]
Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Fall school field trips are invited to attend this informative three-hour training session on Wednesday, September 6, 9:00 am to 12 noon at the Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI. Volunteering for school programs is a highly rewarding experience not to be missed. Come […]
SOLD OUT - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Did you know Michigan is home to over 50 combined species of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders and lizards! Join us to learn about these fascinating members of our ecosystems and have the chance to meet them up close in a safe, controlled setting. […]
Night Hike -- SOLD OUT Night hikes are pretty common for stargazing, but what if it's a cloudy night? Don't worry -- there's plenty to do in any kind of weather -- as long as it's dark! Let’s explore and use our night senses as the world around us awakens for night life. Who […]
Dates and Times: October 27 Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SOLD OUT October 28 Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm SOLD OUT BOTH NIGHTS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE CALL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST (517)782-3453 EXT. 0 Fee per person: $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants) Special Offer: sign up […]
