Phil Tocco, MSU Extension Educator will speak about composting and soil prep for gardens focusing on composting and soils to help kick start your garden and keep it nourished through out the growing season. This program will benefit beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners. Program fee is $6 Dahlem member; $8 non-member. Program intended for adults […]
Interested in learning more about volunteering at Dahlem? Join us on Tuesday, February 26th for our New Volunteer Open House. There are many ways you can help out here at Dahlem, with plenty of opportunities inside and out! Please Register so we can know how many to expect! If you can't attend the event, but […]
Let us celebrate you! Join us for a special volunteer appreciation celebration on Wednesday, February 27th from 4:00-6:00PM. Dahlem could not continue providing the great programs and events without you, so let us show you just how appreciated you are! Please register below by Wednesday, February 20th
Maple Sugaring Program Jackson County 4-H Club members must register through Jackson County Extension Office 517-768-2040. Our maple sugaring program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how sap flows, taste sap […]
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 1/2 hour tour at 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm to learn about the history of sugaring, […]
Volunteers needed for Spring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Spring school field trips are invited to attend this informative half day training session on Friday, April 5, 8:30 am to noon at The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI. Volunteering for school programs is a highly rewarding […]
With the arrival of Spring, the Jackson County Conservation District is excited to announce the 13th Annual "Earth Day Celebration in the Park" event which will take place on Saturday April 27th from 1-4pm at Cascades Park. This is a free family event for all ages that will include hands on activities, crafts, classroom critters, and live music. Come join Dahlem […]
What is a Work Bee? We consider it to be a day that we are literally as busy as honeybees and work, work, work! It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary after winter. At this year's Annual Spring Work Bee on Saturday May 4th; volunteers will arrive […]
Spring Program TBD Program for Jackson County 4-H Cloverbuds Club members ages 5 to 8 years old. Members must register through Jackson County Extension Office 517-768-2040. Where: Dahlem Center When: May 20, 2019 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Spring program TBD
Join us Wednesday, May 22nd 6:30-7:30pm to learn from Jason and Seraina Killoran of Willow Garden about their experiences running their organic farm. They have been growing organic produce for Farmer's Market and CSAs for 8 years. On about 2 acres of garden, they grow vegetables and flowers to sell at markets year round. Learn more about them at www.willow-garden.com […]
