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Mighty Naturalist Program; Super Squirrely

Super Squirrely Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description: If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see?  Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe even flying!  Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper, eat, and―finally―sleep.  We will go on a squirrely […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Tree House – Who Lives There?

Tree House - Who Lives There? Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a 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 […]

Maple Sugaring for Columbia Lower Elementary (1st grade)

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

Maple Sugaring School Program Date: February 20, 2020 Time: 8:45-10:00 am School: Columbia Lower 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 sap flows, […]

Maple Sugaring for Columbia Lower Elementary (1st grade)

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

Maple Sugaring School Program Date: February 21, 2020 Time: 8:45-10:00 am School: Columbia Lower 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 sap […]

Maple Sugaring – St. Stephen Lutheran School (grades 2-4)

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

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: February 25, 2020 Time: 1:00-2:15 pm School: St. Stephen Lutheran School ~~~~~~ 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 sap […]

Cancelled; Signs of Spring Program for daVinci Institute preschool class

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

Schools and programs are cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak Signs of Spring School Program Date: April 14, 2020 Time: 10:00-11:15 am School: daVinci Institute preschool class Description: Discover the wonders of a world awakening to spring!  Use all of your senses to experience the changing environment around you.  See the shapes and colors, feel the […]

CANCELLED – Night of the Amphibians!

  Cancelled due to COVID-19 worldwide outbreak pandemic.  We will try again next April 2021 during frog breeding season. 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 […]

Cancelled; Signs of Spring for Pirates Cove Pre-School

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

Schools and programs are cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak Signs of Spring School Program Date:  April 23, 2020 Time:  9:30-10:45 am and 1:00-2:15 pm School:  Pirates Cove Pre-School Description: Discover the wonders of a world awakening to spring!  Use all of your senses to experience the changing environment around you.  See the shapes and colors, […]

Cancelled; Earth Day Celebration 2020

Schools, events, and programs are cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak With the arrival of Spring, the Jackson County Conservation District is excited to announce the 14th Annual "Earth Day Celebration in the Park" event which will take place on Saturday April 25th from 1-4pm at Cascades Park. This is a free family event for all […]