Welcome to the Kalamazoo Nature Center!

Registration now open for

SPRING CAMP March 24-27
SUMMER CAMP June – August

Early bird discounts now through April 15 for Summer Camp!

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EARTH DAY 5K &
KIDS RACCOON RUN

Saturday, April 15

Kick off KNC’s Earth Day Celebrations and support KNC’s Early Childhood Education programs!

Register here >

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!

FREE Admission Day at KNC  Saturday, April 22
Community Celebration  Saturday, April 22

Learn more >

Coming Up Next 

Check out the full calendar for upcoming events at KNC!  Visit the Calendar >

Hours

Visitor Center  Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm  |  Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Trails  Open daily 9 am – 6 pm  |  Last entry is 1/2 hour prior to closing.

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KNC Mission

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create relationships & experiences that welcome and inspire people to discover, enjoy, value, and care for nature.

KNC envisions a resilient community where all people have strong interconnections with the natural world.  Read more >

Trails

Calendar

Arts

Equity

Adopt an Animal

Careers

Please note:  The Kalamazoo Nature Center 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 >

Plan your visit

Thanks to KNC’s 2023 sponsor: