We are excited to invite you to Dahlem's Volunteer Celebration on November 22nd from 3:00-5:00 PM. We would like to thank you for your incredible efforts and dedication throughout the year. Please drop in for an afternoon of great company and a sweet treat as we celebrate everything you've helped us achieve! Please let us know […]
How Animals Survive Winter Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter? After story time, we’ll explore and learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation. Monarchs fly to Mexico, Groundhog goes to bed, and Weasel changes his wardrobe! Find out […]
*This event is now SOLD OUT!* Join fellow stargazers and night explorers for an evening trek to witness one of nature's most spectacular light shows! We’ll start with a brief presentation about meteor showers, then hike through the forest to a pristine prairie viewing spot where we can watch the Geminid meteor shower away from […]
The Busy Tree House Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult 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 […]
Nature's Textures Art Class Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: The morning starts with a story about textures and seeing-feeling different items followed by a short hike to collect natural items to use back in the classroom for experimenting with paints and crayons to discover the simple and […]
The Sleepy Owl Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Mysterious and beautiful, owls can be found all over the world but their silent flight and low population mean that spotting one is extra special. After story time and discussion about owls, learn some of their calls, take a […]
Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Friday, January 10th with a short indoor presentation to learn about the owl species that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night hike on Dahlem's quiet trails listening for owls and other night creatures. We will use an artificial device to call […]
Turtle Mania (meet live turtles!) Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Have you ever wondered about turtles? How many kinds there are, why they have shells, where they live and what they eat? Let’s find out together as we meet our live turtles! Afterwards, make ‘n take […]
Animal Feet and Tracks Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: How animals make tracks can tell us what they are, what they’re doing and where they’re headed. We’ll start the morning reading a story, then go on a hunt to see where animal tracks take us; across […]
Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:00 pm Friday, January 24th with a short indoor presentation to learn about the owl species that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night hike on Dahlem's quiet trails listening for owls and other night creatures. We will use an artificial device to call […]
