WELCOME TO THE KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER!
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.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, April 26, 9 am – 5 pm
Enjoy FREE admission to KNC’s Visitor Center, trails, and exhibits all day!
FORAGING SPRING SALADS
Saturday, May 17, 10 am – 2 pm
Join us for a hands-on foraging adventure where you’ll learn to identify and harvest fresh, wild, edible plants to create your own delicious, seasonal spring salad!
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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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Coming Up Next
Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks at KNC! Visit the Calendar >
May 03, 2025
Partner Program: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Public Observing Session
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
May 07, 2025
Birding the Kleinstuck Preserve
Kleinstuck Nature Preserve
1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
May 14, 2025
Birding the Kleinstuck Preserve
Kleinstuck Nature Preserve
1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
FOREST MOSAIC
how forests transform & sustain
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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