Welcome!
Hours
Visitor Center
Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Trails
Open daily 9 am – 7:30 pm
Masks are recommended, but not required, inside the Visitor Center. Masks are required in the KNC Camp Barn during youth programs for ages 3 and over.
Interacting with Wildlife
Have you come across a young, injured, or abandoned animal? Learn more >
Please note: The Kalamazoo Nature Center does not accept injured or orphaned animals and is not a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
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.
Week-at-a-glance Calendar of events
We hope you enjoy our new weekly calendar. Check out the full calendar for all the upcoming events and programs for all ages and to register for programs.
Partner Program: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Public Observing Session
Partner Program: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Public Observing Session
Please note: The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a private nature preserve.
Dogs, camping, drones, and firearms are not permitted. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails.
