SPRING INTO ADVENTURE!

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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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SW MICHIGAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Become a Member & Visit in June!

Get FREE admission to all six Southwest Michigan cultural sites as a KNC Member!

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Call for Artists

Buy Local Art & Gift Fair applications now open

KNC is taking artist applications through September 30 for the Jingle Mingle and Buy Local Art & Gift Fair coming up December 5 and 6.

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Coming Up Next

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

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Kleinstuck Spring Migration Bird Surveys

Started in 1973, this survey covers the entire spring migration period and, over the years, has documented 209 species. KNC’s Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory research staff posts each spring to keep visitors up to date on the birds returning to our area for the summer season.

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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 >

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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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