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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Where are the Night Animals Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: While people dream of daytime things, the nighttime world awakens. Who are these nocturnal animals and what are they doing? Interactive story time, short outdoor trail walk seeking clues before we head into the classroom for crafts. […]
Save the date for Dahlem's annual Chocolate Sensations fundraiser! You're invited to a whimsical night of magic and wonder. Enjoy local chocolate delicacies, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, live music, raffles, silent auction, and more! Friday, February 21, 2025 6 - 8 p.m. Cascades Manor Additional event details to come. Thank you to our event […]
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 syrup topping. Sign up for an interpretive guided 1 1/4 hour tour at 10:00 am or 12:30 pm to learn about the history of sugaring, […]
