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New Volunteer Open House

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

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 […]

Outreach program How to Build an Animal at Paragon

Paragon Chapter Academy 3rd grade students invited our traveling naturalist to present How to Build an Animal program.  How do beavers build their dams?  Are all bird feathers the same?  Do snakes have a tail? students explore the fascinating array of animal adaptations and how each characteristic helps species survive in the challenging Michigan environment. […]

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

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

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 – Northwest Early Elem. (1st grade)

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

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: February 28, 2019 Time: 9:45-11:00 am School: Northwest Early Elementary School; 1st grade Maple Sugaring school 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 […]

How Animals Survive in Winter – Lifespan A Community Service, PICC Program

How Animals Survive in Winter  Program for: Lifespan A Community Service, PICC Program Where: Dahlem Center When: March 6, 2019  10:30 am-12:00 pm 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 […]

Maple Sugaring – Jackson Christian School (Kindergarten)

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

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: March 12, 2019 Time: 1:00-2:15 pm School: Jackson Christian School; Kindergarten Maple Sugaring school 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, […]

Maple Sugaring – Townsend Elem. (3rd grade)

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

Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: March 13, 2019 Time: 8:45-10:00 am School: Townsend Elementary School; 3rd grade Maple Sugaring school 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 […]

How Animals Survive in Winter – Lifespan A Community Service, PICC Program

How Animals Survive in Winter  Program for: Lifespan A Community Service, PICC Program Where: Dahlem Center When: March 14, 2019  10:30 am-12:00 pm 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 […]

Maple Sugaring Program for Jackson Co. 4-H Club

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

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

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, […]