Kalamazoo Nature Center
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🥾 Forest hiking trails in Kalamazoo, MI
🌳 Explore the Visitor Center with an educational exhibit
🌳 Explore the Visitor Center with an educational exhibit
That's a wrap on summer camp at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Thank you so much to all of our campers, families, and camp counselors for making 2025 another memorable year. We can't wait to see you next year!
August 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
That's a wrap on summer camp at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Thank you so much to all of our campers, families, and camp counselors for making 2025 another memorable year. We can't wait to see you next year!
KNC staff took a field trip to learn from our friends at Blandford Nature Center! Did you know that you can visit Blandford Nature Center for free when you become a KNC member? Just show your KNC membership card at BNC to get free admission.
August 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
KNC staff took a field trip to learn from our friends at Blandford Nature Center! Did you know that you can visit Blandford Nature Center for free when you become a KNC member? Just show your KNC membership card at BNC to get free admission.
Meet Merjem, KNC's new intern from the Jericho Foundation! Merjem is from Bosnia and Herzegovina and is pursuing a bachelors in geography at University of Sarajevo. By gaining hands-on experience at KNC, she will be equipped to drive lasting change for future generations in her community.
August 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Meet Merjem, KNC's new intern from the Jericho Foundation! Merjem is from Bosnia and Herzegovina and is pursuing a bachelors in geography at University of Sarajevo. By gaining hands-on experience at KNC, she will be equipped to drive lasting change for future generations in her community.
Next Monday, August 4, KNC is having another FREE admission day in celebration of the Great American Outdoors Acts Anniversary. We hope to see you out on the trails enjoying nature and exploring the great outdoors! Click here for a list of KNC's free admission days: naturecenter.org/.../knc-is-c...
August 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Next Monday, August 4, KNC is having another FREE admission day in celebration of the Great American Outdoors Acts Anniversary. We hope to see you out on the trails enjoying nature and exploring the great outdoors! Click here for a list of KNC's free admission days: naturecenter.org/.../knc-is-c...
Join us for a Women’s Wilderness Retreat on Saturday, August 30, from 8:30 am to 7 pm at the beautiful Stryker Nature Preserve. This full-day retreat is your invitation to slow down and reconnect—with nature, creativity, and yourself. 🌸 naturecenter.org/events/women...
July 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join us for a Women’s Wilderness Retreat on Saturday, August 30, from 8:30 am to 7 pm at the beautiful Stryker Nature Preserve. This full-day retreat is your invitation to slow down and reconnect—with nature, creativity, and yourself. 🌸 naturecenter.org/events/women...
Meet Jack, KNC’s new Events Specialist. Jack helps run public and private events at KNC from weddings to birthday parties, you’ll find him behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. In his free time, he enjoys writing, reading comic books, and playing vintage video games.
July 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Meet Jack, KNC’s new Events Specialist. Jack helps run public and private events at KNC from weddings to birthday parties, you’ll find him behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. In his free time, he enjoys writing, reading comic books, and playing vintage video games.
Our Conservation Stewardship team has wrapped up another season of land management—and the numbers are in! April-June, KNC staff and volunteers:
✅ Pulled 7,900 lbs of invasive garlic mustard & dame's rocket
🔥 Conducted prescribed fire of 615.4 acres of habitat
🌱 Planted 57.25 acres of native habitat
✅ Pulled 7,900 lbs of invasive garlic mustard & dame's rocket
🔥 Conducted prescribed fire of 615.4 acres of habitat
🌱 Planted 57.25 acres of native habitat
July 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our Conservation Stewardship team has wrapped up another season of land management—and the numbers are in! April-June, KNC staff and volunteers:
✅ Pulled 7,900 lbs of invasive garlic mustard & dame's rocket
🔥 Conducted prescribed fire of 615.4 acres of habitat
🌱 Planted 57.25 acres of native habitat
✅ Pulled 7,900 lbs of invasive garlic mustard & dame's rocket
🔥 Conducted prescribed fire of 615.4 acres of habitat
🌱 Planted 57.25 acres of native habitat
Meet Hanna, our new Horticulturist! Hanna spends the day beautifying gardens and creating welcoming spaces. She went to Oakland University and has a degree in Holistic Health and Urban Agriculture. Hanna lives in Grand Rapids and enjoys spending her time reading, hiking, gardening, and biking.
July 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Meet Hanna, our new Horticulturist! Hanna spends the day beautifying gardens and creating welcoming spaces. She went to Oakland University and has a degree in Holistic Health and Urban Agriculture. Hanna lives in Grand Rapids and enjoys spending her time reading, hiking, gardening, and biking.
KNC's DeLano Farm is looking for 2 part-time WMU Fall Sustainability Interns. This internship runs Aug 27-Dec 13, 20 hours a week at $17.50 an hour. WMU students can apply by emailing Mariah their resume at: [email protected] or by applying on Handshake. Applications close July 11th.
July 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
KNC's DeLano Farm is looking for 2 part-time WMU Fall Sustainability Interns. This internship runs Aug 27-Dec 13, 20 hours a week at $17.50 an hour. WMU students can apply by emailing Mariah their resume at: [email protected] or by applying on Handshake. Applications close July 11th.
KNC has partnered with the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary for the month of July. All month long, you can use your KNC membership to get into the alligator sanctuary for FREE. Click here to become a member just in time to receive this perk: naturecenter.org/membership
July 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
KNC has partnered with the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary for the month of July. All month long, you can use your KNC membership to get into the alligator sanctuary for FREE. Click here to become a member just in time to receive this perk: naturecenter.org/membership
Congratulations to the happy couple who said "I do" at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Their wedding and reception took place in the arboretum and the barn. Thank you for the gorgeous photos @oliviaandersonphoto. KNC is now booking for the 2026 wedding season! naturecenter.org/rentals/
June 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Congratulations to the happy couple who said "I do" at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Their wedding and reception took place in the arboretum and the barn. Thank you for the gorgeous photos @oliviaandersonphoto. KNC is now booking for the 2026 wedding season! naturecenter.org/rentals/
Meet Tanequa, Camp Director at KNC! Tanequa works year-round building curriculum, hiring, and training staff. Her love for camp began as a middle school counselor, and ever since, she’s been passionate about creating a “home away from home” where everyone can feel a sense of belonging in nature.
June 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Meet Tanequa, Camp Director at KNC! Tanequa works year-round building curriculum, hiring, and training staff. Her love for camp began as a middle school counselor, and ever since, she’s been passionate about creating a “home away from home” where everyone can feel a sense of belonging in nature.
Join us on Thursday, June 19 for another FREE admission day at KNC in celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Come hike the trails, explore the visitor center, meet our animal ambassadors, or bring your kids to splash around in Nature's Playground. We can't wait to see you!
June 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Join us on Thursday, June 19 for another FREE admission day at KNC in celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Come hike the trails, explore the visitor center, meet our animal ambassadors, or bring your kids to splash around in Nature's Playground. We can't wait to see you!
Join us for a full day of relaxation, creativity, and connection at the Women’s Wilderness Retreat on Saturday, August 30. We'll have morning yoga, art projects, flower arranging, a guided foraging hike, women's trail safety tips, dinner with wine and more! naturecenter.org/events/women...
June 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Join us for a full day of relaxation, creativity, and connection at the Women’s Wilderness Retreat on Saturday, August 30. We'll have morning yoga, art projects, flower arranging, a guided foraging hike, women's trail safety tips, dinner with wine and more! naturecenter.org/events/women...
Summer Camp starts today! We are so excited to welcome our campers back to KNC!
June 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Summer Camp starts today! We are so excited to welcome our campers back to KNC!
We are taking applications for the Jingle Mingle and Buy Local Art & Gift Fair in December. The fair has unique booths from top local artisans. The quality and variety of work, friendly artists, and festive atmosphere have made this an annual tradition you don’t want to miss!
June 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We are taking applications for the Jingle Mingle and Buy Local Art & Gift Fair in December. The fair has unique booths from top local artisans. The quality and variety of work, friendly artists, and festive atmosphere have made this an annual tradition you don’t want to miss!
In June, KNC members get to visit 6 SW Michigan cultural sites for FREE. All month long you can visit the Air Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Binder Park Zoo, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, KNC, & WK Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Become a member just in time for this great benefit! naturecenter.org/membership/
June 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In June, KNC members get to visit 6 SW Michigan cultural sites for FREE. All month long you can visit the Air Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Binder Park Zoo, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, KNC, & WK Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Become a member just in time for this great benefit! naturecenter.org/membership/
We are excited to announce KNC's first ever Firefly Night Hike happening on Friday, June 27. You'll stroll along the broad, winding trail through the prairie on a unique adventure. Advance tickets required, no drop ins. naturecenter.org/events/firef...
May 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We are excited to announce KNC's first ever Firefly Night Hike happening on Friday, June 27. You'll stroll along the broad, winding trail through the prairie on a unique adventure. Advance tickets required, no drop ins. naturecenter.org/events/firef...
We have another baby eagle at KNC! The research team collected data on the birds, banded them, and lifted them back into the nest.
All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab.
All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab.
May 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We have another baby eagle at KNC! The research team collected data on the birds, banded them, and lifted them back into the nest.
All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab.
All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab.
Let your kids get their hands dirty this summer at the Kalamazoo Nature Center👩🌾 Dig It at DeLano is a twice-weekly program where kids help out on a real working farm and even cook what they grow! 🍅 Click here to learn more and to register: naturecenter.org/events/digit/
May 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Let your kids get their hands dirty this summer at the Kalamazoo Nature Center👩🌾 Dig It at DeLano is a twice-weekly program where kids help out on a real working farm and even cook what they grow! 🍅 Click here to learn more and to register: naturecenter.org/events/digit/
Visit Binder Park Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Air Zoo, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, and KNC for FREE in the month of June when you become a KNC member! Become a member to receive these great perks in time for Cultural Exchange Month: naturecenter.org/membership/
May 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Visit Binder Park Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Air Zoo, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, and KNC for FREE in the month of June when you become a KNC member! Become a member to receive these great perks in time for Cultural Exchange Month: naturecenter.org/membership/
Invasive garlic mustard is a pain to deal with, but not too big of a challenge for our Nature's Way Preschoolers! This team of future conservationists is committed to clearing invasives to help native plants thrive.
May 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Invasive garlic mustard is a pain to deal with, but not too big of a challenge for our Nature's Way Preschoolers! This team of future conservationists is committed to clearing invasives to help native plants thrive.
Have you wanted to try out foraging? Join us on Saturday, May 17 for our Foraging: Spring Salads event! This is a hands-on foraging adventure where you’ll learn to identify and harvest wild, edible plants to create your own seasonal spring salad! naturecenter.org/events/retur...
May 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Have you wanted to try out foraging? Join us on Saturday, May 17 for our Foraging: Spring Salads event! This is a hands-on foraging adventure where you’ll learn to identify and harvest wild, edible plants to create your own seasonal spring salad! naturecenter.org/events/retur...
The Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange is moving to June! Become a member at KNC and receive FREE admission to Binder Park Zoo, KNC, Air Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. naturecenter.org/membership/
May 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange is moving to June! Become a member at KNC and receive FREE admission to Binder Park Zoo, KNC, Air Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. naturecenter.org/membership/
The Garlic Mustard Games volunteer event for Earth Day was a huge success! We had around 240 volunteers helping the Conservation Stewardship team pull 4,800 pounds of garlic mustard and dame's rocket over just two days.
May 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Garlic Mustard Games volunteer event for Earth Day was a huge success! We had around 240 volunteers helping the Conservation Stewardship team pull 4,800 pounds of garlic mustard and dame's rocket over just two days.