Visit the Events page to sign up for programs!

January programs and events:

Mighty Naturalist program series — January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 at 9:30 am

Owl Prowl Program and Night Hike — Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm

February programs and events:

Mighty Naturalist program series — February 6 and 13, 2026 at 9:30 am

Chocolate Sensations 2026 — February 20, 2026 at 6 – 8 pm

Check the events page for more upcoming programs!

The Mighty Naturalist Programs Schedule
Click HERE to advance to the registration page. Sign up for as many as you would like.
1) December 5 — Secrets of Winter
2) December 19 — Super Squirrely
3) January 9 — Nature’s Textures Art Class
4) January 16 — The Sleepy Owl
5) January 23 — Turtle, Turtle, Turtle
6) January 30 — Beaks!
7) February 6 – Where are the Night Animals?
8) February 13 — From Seed to Plant
9) March 6 — Maple-licous
10) March 27 (Spring Break) — Life Under a Log

Every MN program starts with story time in the exhibit room, followed by a short outdoor walk, and then hands-on activity-craft in the big Dutcher classroom. Please dress for the weather.

Support Dahlem’s Mission

As Jackson’s Nature Place we are making every effort to provide a place of calm, beauty, learning and exploration for everyone in our community. And we need your help to keep providing this space of nature for all!

Please donate to support Dahlem. Every dollar that you give directly impacts our mission to provide environmental education and outdoor experiences to the people of South-central Michigan. The success of Dahlem’s excellent programs is in your hands. We can’t survive without your generosity. Thank you for your continued support of Jackson’s Nature Place.