SPRING INTO ADVENTURE!

15+ miles of trails  |  Exhibits  |  Programs for All Ages

Frog Welcome to KNC

WELCOME TO THE KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER!

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SUMMER CAMP

Registration is now open & payment plans are available

Get ready for an unforgettable spring and summer filled with adventure, fun, and nature! Join us for a Camp Open House on June 7.

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Saturday, April 26, 9 am – 5 pm

Enjoy FREE admission to KNC’s Visitor Center, trails, and exhibits all day!

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FORAGING SPRING SALADS

Saturday, May 17, 10 am – 2 pm

Join us for a hands-on foraging adventure where you’ll learn to identify and harvest fresh, wild, edible plants to create your own delicious, seasonal spring salad!

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Whether your business operates locally, nationally, or globally, a sponsorship places you in front of our 5,600+ membership base and the greater Kalamazoo community. Read more >

Coming Up Next

Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks at KNC! Visit the Calendar >

FOREST MOSAIC

how forests transform & sustain

Trails

Calendar

Arts

Equity

Accessibility

Careers

Please note:  KNC is a non-profit nature preserve.
Dogs, camping, drones, and firearms are not permitted. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails.

KNC does not accept injured or orphaned animals and is not a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
If you are concerned about an animal, please seek guidance before moving or touching the animal. Learn more >

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