Outdoor Adventure Summer Day Camp

Freeze! FBI! Exhibit Open House & Gift Shop Exploration Get ready to shrink down to the forest floor and discover the unsung heroes of our ecosystem! We are hosting a special open house to celebrate the invisible — and not-so-invisible — workings of our favorite cleanup crew. Come learn all about the FBI: Fungi, Bacteria,

Celebrate the sky on a day filled with so many astronomical wonders. The Dahlem Conservancy has teamed up with Jackson College and Ella Sharp Museum to fill the day with curiosity and fun. Check out some planetarium shows at Ella, learn about the celestial events in the astronomical observatory at the college, and participate in

Save the date for Dahlem’s annual Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This annual outdoor festival will include a wide variety of outdoor learning opportunities and activities for all ages including live animal exhibits, environmental education programs (birds, blooms, butterflies, honeybees and

Food Trucks at BBB! Don’t miss your chance to try some delicious cuisine at the Birds, Blooms, & Butterflies Festival at Dahlem. Big Cheezy Grill and Junkyard Dog 2 Go will be coming out to give you that classic and savory taste. After the savory, satisfy your sweet tooth with J&D’s Flavorful Delights! FREE TO

Jacktown Ukes Performance at the Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Soak up the summer sunshine and tap your toes to the infectious, high-energy sounds of the Jacktown Ukes! For one spectacular hour, this dynamic local community ensemble is bringing a lively, heartwarming live performance right to the center of the festivities. Gather your family, join

Michigan Avian Experience at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Lock eyes with a majestic eagle or a stealthy owl this August at Dahlem’s Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! For one thrilling hour, the Michigan Avian Experience is bringing a live, up-close raptor meet-and-greet right to our grounds. You'll come face-to-beak with at least three of

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Unlock the hidden history of our local landscapes with the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History! Dive into an interactive exploration of native plants, insects, and birds to decode the complex relationships keeping our ecosystems alive. This riveting presentation reveals how

Invasive Species with Dr. Shikha Singh (CISMA) at Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival! Defend our local landscapes and become a frontline protector of Michigan's native ecosystems! Join Dr. Shikha Singh, JLW CISMA Coordinator and expert biologist, for an eye-opening deep dive into the aggressive invasive species threatening our regional biodiversity. Learn to spot stealthy local

Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival – August 8, 2026 Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Food Trucks at BBB Festival

Live Raptor Meet and Greet with Michigan Avian Experience – August 8, 2026 at 11:00 am

Museum Collections Up Close with University of Michigan Museum of Natural History – August 8, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Invasive Species with Dr. Shikha Singh – August 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs performed by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra mixed winds ensemble sponsored by Eaton and the Jackson Community Foundation.

Summer Songs outdoor concert with JSO – Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Dahlem for a FREE outdoor concert performance, sponsored by Gary and Jann Krupa! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and sit under the trees or out in the grass and listen to a selection of summer songs performed by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra strings ensemble.

Summer Songs outdoor concert with JSO – Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Discover the secret of successful beekeepers by spending a year in the life of a bee (and beekeeper). Learn what you’ll need to get started, how to establish a colony and what will make you a sustainable beekeeper. Understand bee behavior and how modern beekeeping techniques are evolving so that you can help your bees thrive and be productive year after year. Getting Started in Beekeeping is taught by advanced beekeepers John & Kim Haynes.