We are having a bake sale! During the Poinsettia pick up at the Dahlem Center we are having a bake sale. Please sign up to bring something! Thank you so much for your help! ** Please complete the form below so we know what people with be bringing **
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, […]
The 4th Annual Chocolate Sensation is sold out! Our premier Spring Benefit Event will be held at Ella Sharp Museum in the Community Room on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Enjoy delicious delicacies provided by local vendors, listen to a performance by Steve Tucker, participate in a silent auction and raffles, […]
CANCELLED due to low registration. Please register for our April 28th program. Sticky, sweet, and can’t be beat – March is a month for maples! Join the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center to experience the history and science of making maple syrup. Take part in hands-on demonstrations, experiment with sap-tasting, […]
Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 23rd from 1-4pm at Sparks Foundation County Park. The event will be near the Cascades Amphitheater and the fishing pond. This is a free family event. Jackson County Conservation District organized and is planning for live music by Kevin Nichols, ARK Animal Encounters, family-friendly activities, Free document shredding, […]
Dahlem is proud to host the Fairy Garden Contest for the Jackson School of the Arts Fairy Festival! Build an enchanting miniature garden with fantastical elements to share with everyone who attends JSA's Fairy Festival! Here is what you need to know: Make your garden easy to transport Build your garden on a sturdy base […]
Dates and Times: April 28 Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm April 29 Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fee per person: FREE for members, $5 non-member (free for babies under age 2) Special Offer: sign up online for a new Family Membership and save 10% off the membership fee. Valid for first time members […]
Hop to it – April is all about frogs and toads! Join Dahlem Nature Center and the Ella Sharp Museum for an in-depth exploration of these wetland creatures. First, meet live examples of Michigan’s frogs and toads, and experience rarely-seen pieces of wildlife art from the Andrews Wildlife Collection. Then grab your galoshes […]
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 7th, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Volunteers please arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in and complete a Health Screening form (for covid-19). Assignments […]
TIMBER! Join the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center to experience the history and science of forestry on the grounds of the Ella Sharp Museum. Learn how to identify trees in your own backyard, solve the mystery of a local tree that went to space, and explore the surprising connections between […]
