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Chocolate Sensations 2025

Step through the doors of the Cascades Manor and enter Dahlem’s Chocolate Sensations! You're invited to a whimsical night of magic and wonder.  Join us for our Wonka-themed evening of […]

Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – February 27, 2025

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

Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Thursday, February 27th with a short indoor presentation to learn about the owl species that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then […]

My Prairie Restoration Journey presentation

In this presentation, John Blair will bring you along on his journey to restore his land to original native prairie on his rural property in Brooklyn. He will also cover […]

Maple Madness Interpretive Tours – March 15, 2025

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

Maple Madness Interpretive Tours -- Dahlem’s maple sugaring operation is small but an ideal site to demonstrate the science of collecting maple tree sap and making our favorite tasty maple […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; The Reason for a Flower

The Reason for a Flower Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: After story time, we’ll take a short walk to find an assortment […]

Night of the Amphibians (family-friendly) – April 4

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

April 4, 2025 Friday at 6:30 pm What better way to welcome spring than to wade in the waters of our glacial pond in search of the season’s first choristers: […]

Woodcock Program & Night Walk (adult program) – April 11

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

The 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 […]

Earth Day Celebration 2025

Earth Day Celebration is Sunday, April 27th from 1-4 pm, to promote environmental protection, encouraging people to keep a clean, healthy planet. Once again, Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) is […]

Betty’s Spring Workbee 2025

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

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 3rd, […]