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Whether it’s an annual event like Maple Sugar Festival, a special exhibit at the Visitor Center, or a hike with the Preschool Explorers, there’s something for everyone at KNC. You may register in advance or at the KNC Visitor Center or Welcome Station when you arrive for a number of programs. In some cases, such as workshops like Returning & Reskilling, registration is required so we can plan for materials.

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March 2026
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Preschool Explorers

Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills. Each week participants will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member child, 1 adult included in…
24 Mar
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Pine needle weaving workshop

SOLD OUT Pine Needle Weaving Workshop 

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Saturday, March 28, 10 am – 1 pm Audience: Adults Meet: Classroom  Dip your toes into an age old skillset and learn how to weave traditional forms out of pine needles. Join Lea Sevigny of Joyful Wildcrafting for an in-depth and hands-on learning experience. Participants will learn the fundamentals of pine needle…
28 Mar
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Science speaks bat

Science Speaks: Bats with Dr. Vonhof 

Science Speaks: Bats with Dr. Vonhof  Saturday, March 28, 2-3 pm  Audience: All Ages Meet: Cooper’s Glen Auditorium  Although we may not see them often, bats are the 2nd most common group of mammals in the world! Learn more about our furry flying neighbors with local expert Dr. Vonhof, and hear about some of the incredible conservation…
28 Mar
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beginners guide to owls kalamazoo nature center

Beginner’s Guide to Owls 

Saturday, March 28, 3-4 pm  Audience: All Ages  Meet: Meet at the visitor center front desk  Join Landon, a Heronwood student and owl aficionado, for a glimpse into the world of some of KNC’s most striking inhabitants. We’ll hike in search of these nocturnal hunters, but birds of all feathers are on the table for discussion!  Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; KNC Members free!…
28 Mar
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center

Spring Camp

Come explore the changes of the natural world at KNC Camp. Campers will engage in daily activities, hikes, and learn about spring topics like bird migration. Let’s see what birds are visiting this week! We hope to see you there!  Half day for Ages 4-6: Member- $198, Non-member- $220 |  Full Day for Grades 1-5:…
30 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
young children walking in forest on a nature program

Preschool Explorers

Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills. Each week participants will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member child, 1 adult included in…
31 Mar
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
April 2026
nature journaling kalamazoo nature center

Nature Journaling

Saturdays, April 4 & May 2, 10-11:30 am  Audience: Teens & Adults   Immerse yourself in the art of slowing down, looking closely, and connecting more deeply with the natural world. These nature journaling workshops are designed for anyone—who wants to cultivate a mindful, creative practice that blends observation, writing, and sketching.  These workshops invite you to…
04 Apr
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Beech Maple Spring

Eco Art in the Anthropocene

Find the frontier of art and nature with WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory (InterDisciplinary Experimentations in Art and Science).   IDEAS students will be presenting a unique project drawn from explorations of the Nature Center, weaving together scientific and artistic principles to create a wholly new mixed media experience tied to the land here at KNC.   This collaboration is one you…
04 Apr
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
young children walking in forest on a nature program

Preschool Explorers

Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills. Each week participants will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member child, 1 adult included in…
07 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
silver maples save woods lake

Silver Maples: Saving Woods Lake

Silver Maples: Saving Woods Lake Invisible Salt and Urban Dead Seas  April 8, 11 am – 1 pm  Audience: Geared for Adults 50+, but all are welcome  Road salt deicers are widely used in the U.S. and around the world to make roads safer for winter driving. However, the application of road salt may have…
08 Apr
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Stryker Nature Preserve

Rewilding Creativity Retreat

After setting a schedule with special guest leaders, the date has been changed! New date is Saturday, April 11, from 8 am – 8 pm. Guest leaders include: Yoga instructor Apral Milan-Corcoran, collage artist Jennifer Gatz, artist Erica Bradshaw, local painter Conrad Kaufman Join us for Rewilding the Imagination – A Creative Retreat, an immersive day…
11 Apr
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Stryker Nature Preserve
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Raptor Run 5K & Kids Run

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Friday, October 31, 2025

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Buy Local Art & Gift Fair

December 6, 2025

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Maple Sugaring

Maple Sugar Festival

Saturday, March 7, 2026

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Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 18, 2026

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Firefly Night Hike

June 27, 2026
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Terry Todd International Speaker Series

Terry Todd was an avid nature lover and longtime supporter of the Kalamazoo Nature Center and many other community organizations. She was an advocate for education and believed that people of all ages should never stop learning. The Terry Todd International Speaker Series was created by her family as a memorial to her and in recognition of her commitment to these ideals. This endowment fund invites dynamic individuals in the fields of nature and the environment to Kalamazoo to share their knowledge and passion with the community Terry loved.

Read more about upcoming and past Series events >