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Annual Fall Work Bee

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

What is a Work Bee? We consider it to be a day that we are literally as busy as honeybees and work, work, work! It is the perfect time of the year to address any maintenance that is necessary after summer. This year's Annual Fall Work Bee is on Saturday September 14th from 9:00 AM […]

Dahlem for Dogs!

Dahlem Ecology Farm 1427 Wickwire Rd, Jackson, MI, United States

The Dahlem Center and Jackson County Animal Shelter are teaming up again for a special adoption event! Join us as the animal shelter brings furry friends, ready for adoption, out to our Dog Friendly Butterfly Trail! We encourage everyone to bring out their dogs, adopt a dog, or just come to walk the shelter dogs! […]

Pumpkin Carving

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

Carved pumpkins are for our popular Goblin Walks Event Who: Volunteers Date: October 25, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM come anytime for any length of time you have available to help. What to Bring: your carving tools and pumpkin scoop Where: Dahlem's Dutcher Classroom Come help us carve 300 to 400 beautiful pumpkins […]

Fall Painting Class with Jackson School of the Arts!

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

Join us on Saturday, November 2nd to paint a beautiful fall landscape inspired by the prairie lands of the Dahlem Nature Conservancy   Dahlem Nature Center—Dutcher Room 7117 S. Jackson Rd. 12:30pm—2:00 pm Cost: $45, includes all supplies Meet the Artist ~ Rene Wheaton Rene enjoys working in a variety of mediums and believes there […]

Mushroom Series – Mushroom Cultivation

In this class, Pete Savoie shares his experience and passion for growing mushroom on logs and totems. Class participants will learn the nuances of mushroom growing and study the manner to which you can incorporate mushrooms into your own backyard. Pete hails from southern New Hampshire, and fostered an early love for quality food ingredients […]

Holiday Bazaar – Friday

MI, United States

Join us at Dahlem to celebrate the holidays and find those unique gifts for friends and families! Featuring: Homemade Baked Goods Unique, Hand-Crafted Items Fresh Evergreen Wreaths Poinsettias Tree Trims Bird Feeding Supplies Pre-Order Holiday Wreaths Today!

Holiday Bazaar – Saturday

MI, United States

Join us at Dahlem to celebrate the holidays and find those unique gifts for friends and families! Featuring: Homemade Baked Goods Unique, Hand-Crafted Items Fresh Evergreen Wreaths Poinsettias Tree Trims Bird Feeding Supplies Pre-Order Your Holiday Wreath Today!

Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class

Nature Painting and Textures Art Class is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  The way something feels is called texture.  Let’s look around to see what textures we can find in the natural world, then we’ll  collect a variety of items to take back to the classroom to experiment and discover […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Snow Much Fun

Snow Much Fun Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  We will read a fun winter-themed story, go for an outdoor walk on the snow covered trail and look at snowflake designs, blow bubbles to see if they freeze, and make snow angels, then we'll head indoors to craft out […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; How Animals Survive in Winter Time

How Animals Survive in Winter Time Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter?  We will explore and learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation.  Monarchs fly to Mexico, Groundhog goes to bed, and Weasel changes his wardrobe!  Find out how […]