Bring your class to the Kalamazoo Nature Center for a great educational experience.
All of our classes help achieve Michigan State Science Objectives and some Social Studies Objectives. Your students can learn about life cycles by exploring a forest and finding seedlings, saplings, forest giants and fallen logs. They can learn about Michigan’s geological history by collecting fossils and water worn granite pebbles from the side of a huge moraine. Local history comes to life for students who experience what it is like to do chores at a log cabin or in a Potawatomi garden. Our natural history program is exciting, entertaining and educational for all ages. We encourage groups to come for the entire day for programs and/or self-guided learning.
We will work with teachers to design a special program or to develop activities for self-guided groups.
To see how our programs meet Michigan State Science and Social Studies Objectives, click here to see complete descriptons.
How to Register for On-Site Programs
Call the Kalamazoo Nature Center registrar at (269) 381-1574 ext. 19 or 23 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday–Friday. If the registrar is busy, your call will be returned as soon as possible. Plan 10 to 20 minutes per call. E-mail School Programs Director. Contact Us Soon. Programs fill rapidly!
Information Needed When You Call
- Organization name and phone number.
- Contact person for confirmation and materials.
- Address.
- Program choice/alternate choices, dates & times.
- Grade, age and number (students and adults) of participants.
- Name(s) of teacher(s).
- Schedule time for exhibits, lunch and gift shop.
- Method of payment.
Additional Information
- Confirmation materials and classroom activities are sent prior to your visit.
- A portion of most programs is outside unless weather conditions are extreme—dress appropriately.
- Cancellations due to weather or road conditions are your decision.
- Minimum payment may be required when canceling less than 48 hours in advance for reasons other than weather.
- Adults are responsible for students’ behavior.