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Mighty Naturalist Program; All About Turtles

SOLD OUT.  Please call the office to be put on the waitlist. Office Phone 517-782-3453 ext. 0 All About Turtles Program is for ages 1-5 years old with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Have you ever wondered about turtles? How many kinds there are, why they have shells, where they live and what they eat? […]

Volunteer Training

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

Volunteer Training for Maple Sugaring School Programs Volunteer Trail Leaders (new & returning) interested to teach and lead Maple Sugaring school field trips are invited to attend this informative half day training session.  A review of the lesson plan, a walk into the sugar bush to tap maple trees and setting up equipment will get […]

Chocolate Sensation 2023

Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI

The 5th Annual Chocolate Sensation! WE'LL SEE YOU TONIGHT, MARCH 10TH, doors open at 5 pm.   Our premier Spring Benefit Event will be held at Weatherwax Hall at Jackson Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 10th, 2023. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Enjoy outstanding hors d'oeuvres by Stoyanna's Catering, delicious delicacies provided by popular local vendors, […]

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 10:00 am or 12:00 pm to learn about the history of sugaring, […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Life Under a Log

Life Under a Log Program is for children ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description:  Some people might see just a mushy, rotten log. We see a fascinating habitat for all kinds of organisms. We see a very important step in the life cycle of nature and a fascinating science lesson. […]

Volunteers needed for Spring School Programs

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

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 Tuesday, April 4, 9:00 am to 12 noon at The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson MI.  Volunteering for school programs is a highly […]

Woodcock Night Walk (adult program)

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

SOLD OUT Woodcock Night Walk (adult program) will start at 6:30 pm with a short indoor presentation to learn about the woodcock that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night walk to Dahlem's quiet grasslands to watch and listen for woodcocks performing their seasonal mating ritual.  This is a fun night […]

Earth Day Celebration 2023

Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22nd, promotes environmental protection, encouraging people to keep a clean, healthy planet. Once again, Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) is organizing a fun and educational afternoon to celebrate Earth Day 2023. Come join us for JCCD’s Earth Day Celebration in the Park from 1-4 pm at Sparks Foundation […]

Night of the Amphibians!

Night of the Amphibians program has been cancelled due to a big rain storm moving in this evening 4/29. What better way to welcome spring than to wade in the waters of our glacial pond in search of the season's first choristers: Spring Peepers, Chorus frogs and Wood frogs. Maybe we'll find a Leopard frog […]

Annual Spring Work Bee 2023

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

It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary for spring and summer.  This year's Annual Spring Work Bee is on Saturday May 6th, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in, meet and greet. Assignments are given out at the […]