Join Dahlem Naturalist Educator, Carrie Benham, to explore how amazing one of our most beloved insects truly is; the beautiful Monarch Butterfly. Learn all about this tiny creatures’ life cycle and one of the most treacherous migrations known to man.  Live caterpillars and chrysalis will be available to observe up close.    […]

Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to lead Fall school field trips are invited to attend this informative three-hour training session on Wednesday, September 6, 9:00 am to 12 noon at the Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI. Volunteering for school programs is a highly rewarding experience not to be missed. Come […]

SOLD OUT - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.    Did you know Michigan is home to over 50 combined species of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders and lizards! Join us to learn about these fascinating members of our ecosystems and have the chance to meet them up close in a safe, controlled setting. […]

  Night Hike -- SOLD OUT 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 […]