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Super Squirrely Preschool Programs – St. Mary Childcare and Development Center

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

Location: Dahlem Date: November 13, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 am School: St. Mary Childcare and Development Center Program Description:  If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see?  Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe even flying!  Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper, eat, […]

Annie’s BIG Nature Lesson – Sharp Park Academy; 4th grade classes

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

About Annie's BIG Nature Lesson (ABNL); Annie's BIG Nature Lesson is an environmental education program that brings children, parents, and teachers into the natural world for learning. This five consecutive day study trip is conducted at community nature centers and invites participants to immerse themselves in exploration of different habitats, learn with experts on site, […]

Holiday Bazaar – Friday

MI, United States

Join us at Dahlem to celebrate the holidays and find those unique gifts for friends and families! Featuring: Homemade Baked Goods Unique, Hand-Crafted Items Fresh Evergreen Wreaths Poinsettias Tree Trims Bird Feeding Supplies Pre-Order Holiday Wreaths Today!

Holiday Bazaar – Saturday

MI, United States

Join us at Dahlem to celebrate the holidays and find those unique gifts for friends and families! Featuring: Homemade Baked Goods Unique, Hand-Crafted Items Fresh Evergreen Wreaths Poinsettias Tree Trims Bird Feeding Supplies Pre-Order Your Holiday Wreath Today!

Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class

Nature Painting and Textures Art Class is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  The way something feels is called texture.  Let’s look around to see what textures we can find in the natural world, then we’ll  collect a variety of items to take back to the classroom to experiment and discover […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Snow Much Fun

Snow Much Fun Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  We will read a fun winter-themed story, go for an outdoor walk on the snow covered trail and look at snowflake designs, blow bubbles to see if they freeze, and make snow angels, then we'll head indoors to craft out […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; How Animals Survive in Winter Time

How Animals Survive in Winter Time Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter?  We will explore and learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation.  Monarchs fly to Mexico, Groundhog goes to bed, and Weasel changes his wardrobe!  Find out how […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Our Feathered Friends

Our Feathered Friends Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description: What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell us about their life?  We will read a bird-themed story, look at bird feathers, take a short birding hike to observe our local birds […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Winter Animal Tracks

Winter Animal Tracks Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  How animals make tracks can tell us what they are, what they’re  doing and where they’re headed.  We’ll read a story go on a hunt to see where animal tracks take us; across a trail and up a tree, along […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Super Squirrely

Super Squirrely Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description: If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see?  Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe even flying!  Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper, eat, and―finally―sleep.  We will go on a squirrely […]

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7117 South Jackson Road
Jackson, MI 49201

Phone: (517) 782-3453

Email: contact@dahlemcenter.org

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Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset at no cost. Please leave a donation in the Donation Box located by the front entrance trail sign. Funds help us maintain the trails for your walking pleasure. Thank you kindly for your support.

Public Restrooms are Open except during the evening/night and weekends.  A Port-a-John is available next to the pavilion.

Offices, Nutshell Gift Shop, and Exhibit areas are OPEN Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

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