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Mighty Naturalist Program; Our Feathered Friends

Our Feathered Friends is for children ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description:  What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell us about their life?  We will read a bird-themed story, look at bird feathers, take a short birding hike to observe our […]

Owl Prowl (adult program)

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

SOLD OUT.... Thank you! Owl Prowl Night Hike will start at 6:30 pm with a short indoor presentation to learn about the owl species that reside in Michigan, their adaptations, and then we'll take a night hike on Dahlem's quiet trails listening for owls and other night creatures.  We will use an artificial device to […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; The Living Tree House

SOLD OUT... The Living Tree House Program is for children ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. Program Description: Nature is full of hidden clues about the animals that live there. You may not know where to look or what to look for but animal clues are everywhere. You’ll learn how to spot […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; How Animals Survive in Winter Time

SOLD OUT.  Please call the office to be put on the waitlist. Office Phone 517-782-3453 ext. 0   How Animals Survive in Winter Program is for ages 1-5 years old with an adult caregiver. Program Description: What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter?  We will explore and learn about hibernation, migration […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Super Squirrely

SOLD OUT.  Please call the office to be put on the waitlist. Office Phone 517-782-3453 ext. 0 Super Squirrely Program is for ages 1-5 years old with an adult caregiver. Program Description: If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see? Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe […]

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. […]