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Urban Landscaping with Natives

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

Urban Landscaping with Natives - with Vern Stephens Join Vern Stephens, of Designs by Nature, to learn more about how you can use native plants in your urban landscaping projects. Designs By Nature is a greenhouse in Laingsburg Michigan that grows only native plants of Michigan Genotypes. Presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Dahlem […]

Night Hike – October 3rd

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

Night hikes are pretty common for stargazing, but what if it's a cloudy night? Don't worry -- there's plenty to do in any kind of weather -- as long as it's dark! Let’s explore and use our night senses as the world around us awakens for night life. Who might we hear rustling nearby and […]

Betty’s Fall Workbee for Dahlem – Oct. 5, 2024

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

Betty Dahlem Desbiens is an ever faithful supporter of the John and Mary Dahlem Environmental Education Center, named for her parents.  In honor of Betty's dedication to Dahlem please join us at our fall workbee!  It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary after a busy summer. Betty's […]

Journey into Michigan’s Old Growth Forests

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

Journey into Michigan's Old Growth Forests: How to discover, embrace, and preserve them - with Leona Addie Leona Addie works as the Great Lakes Regional Manager for the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national nonprofit focused on protecting, celebrating and sharing experiences in our nation’s oldest forests. For this presentation, we'll learn to identify features of […]

Volunteer to Carve Pumpkins

Volunteers are needed to help carve about 230 beautiful pumpkins to line the Goblin Walks event trail route. Pumpkins are generously donated and some purchased at a discounted price. Please bring your carving tools and creativity. Your Choice is to; 1) gut pumpkins,  2) carve pre-gutted pumpkins,  or 3) do the whole job from start […]

Goblin Walks 2024

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

Two Nights October 25, Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  October 26, Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fee per person:  $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants) Pre-Registration required to attend our annual Goblin Walks event.  Every 15 minutes a group of twenty five people head down the trail to enjoy an evening autumn color tour, […]

Incredible Animals: The Birds – Nov. 10

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

This program was previously scheduled for Sept. 28 and has been rescheduled for Nov. 10. Incredible Animals: The Birds Are you ready to experience birds in action and learn more about these incredible animals? During this interactive program, you will have the unique opportunity to meet and interact with live birds! Join us Sunday, November […]

Explore the Night – Nov. 14, 2024

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

The event is a 'go' tonight. It is not raining at Dahlem.   Please dress for the weather. Night hikes are pretty common for stargazing, but what if it's a cloudy night? Don't worry -- there's plenty to do in any kind of weather -- as long as it's dark! Let’s explore and use our night […]

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

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

We are excited to invite you to Dahlem's Volunteer Celebration on November 22nd from 3:00-5:00 PM. We would like to thank you for your incredible efforts and dedication throughout the year. Please drop in for an afternoon of great company and a sweet treat as we celebrate everything you've helped us achieve! Please let us know […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; How Animals Survive Winter

How Animals Survive Winter Program is for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description:  What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter? After story time, we’ll explore and learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation. Monarchs fly to Mexico, Groundhog goes to bed, and Weasel changes his wardrobe! Find out […]