Frog Welcome to KNC

WELCOME TO THE KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER!

Nature’s Way Preschool registration opens at NOON today! Register on the Preschool page >

The Visitor Center is now open!
The Exhibits Hall will remain closed until March 5 as we install the new exhibit, Forest Mosaic.

TAKE A HIKE (or snowshoe or ski!)

Trails open daily 9 am – 6 pm

From a short stroll with the little ones at Nature’s Playground to long, rambling wanders through miles of unique Michigan habitat, KNC’s got an adventure for you this winter.

Visit the Trails >

Maple Sugar Shack

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL

Saturday, March 8, 9 am – 4 pm

Celebrate the maple sugaring season at KNC’s 60th annual Maple Sugar Festival! Early Bird tickets are on sale now.

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Night Hikes

CANDLELIGHT NIGHT HIKES

Friday, February 14 & Saturday, February 15

 Come hike one trail or both! Wander through our illuminated forest trails with your family, friends, or favorite loved ones.

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Keep up with seasonal updates, upcoming programs, and nature notes, delivered to your inbox a few times a month.

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SPONSOR A KNC EVENT

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 >

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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 >

Plan your visit

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