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The Magic of Monarchs Program

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

      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 Training for school programs

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 […]

Meet Michigan’s reptiles and amphibians LIVE at Dahlem!

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. […]

Seeds of Music

Join violinist William Hagen for an event focused around music and nature, two universal languages that stir our emotions and benefit us all. William will explore the close connection between nature and the great music it has helped inspire, and will discuss his own efforts to spread the joy of music and nature, both at […]

Betty’s Fall Workbee for Dahlem – Oct. 7, 2023

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 […]

Night Hike

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

  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 […]

Volunteers are Needed to Carve Pumpkins

Volunteers are needed to help carve about 200-250 beautiful pumpkins to line the Goblin Walks event trail route. Pumpkins are generously donated by Gee Farms Nursery and Greenhouse. 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 to […]

Goblin Walks 2023

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

Dates and Times: October 27 Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SOLD OUT October 28 Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm SOLD OUT BOTH NIGHTS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT.  PLEASE CALL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST (517)782-3453 EXT. 0 Fee per person:  $9/member, $12/non-member (free for infants) Special Offer: sign up […]

Night Hike Exploration

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 […]

Poinsettia Pre-Order 2023

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

Pre-Order Your Holiday Poinsettia Plants Today! Pre-order your beautiful poinsettia plants by November 1, 2023. Classic Poinsettias are $14.50 each with color choices of Red, Pink, and Cream.  Painted Poinsettias are $16 each with color choices of Purple, Chameleon, and Blue.   And new this year is Succulent Combo 6-pack assortment houseplants.  Poinsettias and Succulent houseplants […]