Maple Sugaring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: March 27, 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 […]

Michigan Mammals Program & trail walk Location: Dahlem Date: April 2, 2019 Time: 1:30-3:00 pm Organization: Jackson YMCA Spring Break Camp YMCA campers will see and touch Michigan mammal skins and skulls, explore classification, adaptations, and predator/prey relationships.  Campers will also investigate animal signs, such as scats and tracks, that they can find in their […]

Michigan Mammals Program & trail walk Location: Dahlem Date: April 4, 2019 Time: 1:30-3:00 pm Organization: Jackson YMCA Spring Break Camp YMCA campers will see and touch Michigan mammal skins and skulls, explore classification, adaptations, and predator/prey relationships.  Campers will also investigate animal signs, such as scats and tracks, that they can find in their […]

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 […]

About Annie's BIG Nature Lesson (ABNL); About Annie's BIG Nature Lesson 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, […]

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, […]

Location: Paragon Charter Academy Date: April 24, 2019 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm School: Paragon Charter Academy, 4th grade classes Description: Students see and touch Michigan mammal skins and skulls, explore mammal classification, adaptations, and predator/prey relationships. Students also investigate animal signs such as scats and tracks that they can search for in their […]

Signs of Spring School Program Location: Dahlem Date: April 25, 2019 Time: 9:30-10:45 am and 1:00-2:15 pm School: Pirates Cove Pre-School Description: Discover the wonders of a world awakening to spring!  Use all of your senses to experience the changing environment around you.  See the shapes and colors, feel the textures, and smell the fragrances […]