The Dahlem Environmental Education Center

The Dahlem Environmental Education Center Trails Open Dawn-Dusk 365 Days/Year. Offices are open Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm, and Monday by appointment. Come experience, study, and enjoy nature.
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Dahlem is a resource for improving the environment through science, education, leadership, and conservation. With nearly 300 acres of land (woodlands, grasslands, wetlands) and five miles of walking trails, including one designed specifically for visitors with limited mobility, we are Jackson's Nature Place! The Butterfly Trail located off Wickwire Rd. is dog friendly. Dogs must be on a 6 foot lea

sh. Our trails are open to the public daily from sunrise until sunset. Suggested $2 donation per person. Our offices, exhibit room and gift shop are open Tuesday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM; Monday is seasonal or by appointment; closed on Saturday and Sunday. Kids of all ages love our Natural Playscape! We offer a variety of nature education programs for kids, families, adults, as well as some family-friendly events, like our most popular Goblin Walks in late October. We have a nature-based preschool on site, and we are the site of one of the Jackson County Master Gardeners' demonstration gardens. Our Ecology Farm is home to our Community Gardens and Public Apiary. YOUR support keeps our doors open! Please consider becoming a member!

08/31/2026
Join us at Jackson’s Nature Place! for The Dahlem Harvest Table Dinner!Let’s gather together on Saturday, the 12th of Se...
08/28/2026

Join us at Jackson’s Nature Place! for The Dahlem Harvest Table Dinner!

Let’s gather together on Saturday, the 12th of September, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 PM for a "Premium Farm-to-Table Gastronomy Experience." This community centered event is presented in conjunction with our partners at Grow Jackson, S.O.A.R. Cafe, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Love, Pasta, Dahlem Community Gardens, Blue Julep, Songbird Blooms, Pots by Jane, and our generous sponsors and proudly supports our local nonprofit. Get your seats today at DahlemCenter.org!

Only 30 seats at our Harvest Table remain!

Monarchs are amazing! The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a famous North American insect recognized by its brigh...
08/21/2026

Monarchs are amazing!

The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a famous North American insect recognized by its bright orange wings with black veins and white spots. It is best known for its long seasonal migration and its reliance on milkweed plants.

Are monarch butterflies endangered in 2026? Yes, migratory monarch butterflies are considered critically at risk of extinction. Populations have dropped significantly over the last few decades, with eastern populations down by 80% and western populations down by over 95%.

Migration: Eastern populations fly up to 3,000 miles to spend the winter in central Mexico. Western populations travel to the coast of California. The migration takes multiple generations to complete a round trip.

Defense and Survival
Milkweed makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other animals. Populations face threats from habitat loss and the decline of native milkweed.

True or False. What do you think?
08/13/2026

True or False. What do you think?

I hope we never reach a day when fireflies, frogs, butterflies, starry skies, and woods are things we can only describe ...
08/11/2026

I hope we never reach a day when fireflies, frogs, butterflies, starry skies, and woods are things we can only describe to children.

Protect the wonder while it’s still here.

Thank you for making the 18th Annual Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival a success! Dahlem is thankful for the support ...
08/10/2026

Thank you for making the 18th Annual Birds, Blooms & Butterflies Festival a success! Dahlem is thankful for the support from our community of volunteers, vendors, staff, visitors, and sponsors!

Missed the fun? There is still time to donate for next year's event!
https://www.dahlemcenter.org/make-a-donation/

Address

7117 S Jackson Road
Jackson, MI
49201

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15177823453

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