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Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – January 10, 2025

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

The January 10th Owl Prowl event is FULL.  There is another Owl Prowl scheduled for January 24th, there are still openings for that date. 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 […]

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. SOLD OUT.  If you would like to be placed on the Wait List, please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101. Thank you Program Description:  Have you ever wondered about turtles? How many kinds there are, why they […]

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

THIS EVENT IS FULL.  PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS (517-782-3453 ext. 101 or dbigham@dahlemcenter.org) POSTPONED to January 31st, Friday 6 pm.  A notice was sent vias email regarding the change in date to everyone who preregistered. Our apologies for any inconvenience. We look forward to […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Bird Beaks

Bird Beaks Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT -- please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be put on the Wait List. Thank you for your interest. Program Description: What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Tree-ific Seasons

Tree-ific Seasons Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT. Please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be added to the Wait List. 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 […]

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 […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Where are the Night Animals

Where are the Night Animals Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. SOLD OUT. Please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be added to the Wait List. Program Description: While people dream of daytime things, the nighttime world awakens. Who are these nocturnal animals and what are they doing? […]

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 fun - all for a good cause! Featuring the dazzling musical talents of Jackson’s own Marcus & Tiffany Shelton Music, along with local chocolate delicacies […]

Owl Prowl Program & Night Hike – February 27, 2025

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

SOLD OUT.  Please call the office at 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to be put on the wait list 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 we'll take a night hike on Dahlem's quiet […]