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Mighty Naturalist Program; The Busy Tree House

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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature’s Textures Art Class

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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; The Sleepy Owl

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 Program & Night Hike – January 10, 2025

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

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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Turtle Mania (meet live turtles!)

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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Animal Feet and Tracks

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 Program & Night Hike – January 24, 2025

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

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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Bird Beaks

Bird Beaks Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell us about their life? Enjoy story time, explore bird feathers, take a short birding walk to observe our local birds in action, then […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Tree-ific Seasons

Tree-ific Seasons Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Story time using our Tree-ific seasons wheel, a short walk to look for signs of winter. What are the trees doing, and what else is different this season? Where are the insects and flowers? Then, we’ll head indoors to […]

Volunteer Training for Maple Sugaring School Programs

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

Volunteer Training for Maple Sugaring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to teach and 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 […]