Business Rentals
Whether you are looking for a half-day meeting space or an all-day retreat, your team will appreciate our business rentals at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. You’ll enjoy meeting rooms with beautiful views of Cooper’s Glen, an old growth Beech-Maple forest. Choose from our entire catalogue of rental spaces including Carver House on the Stryker Nature Preserve and the Heronwood Field Station. And we’re just a ten minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo!
Our dedicated Events & Rentals team will work closely with you to create your perfect business retreat! Read on for more details. To check availability, pricing, or schedule a private tour, call us at 269-978-6858, send an email to , or fill out the form below!
Your Meeting, Naturally
- Dedicated support staff on site
- Free admission to the entire nature center for all guests on the day of the event
- Tables and chairs
- Set-up, tear down and clean-up of event space (with exception of your personal equipment and decorations)
- Recommendations for vendors including: caterers, bartenders, florists, photographers, bakeries, and more
- Free WiFi in main buildings
- Covered parking, charging stations, and eBike stations available at main campus
- Accessible building and main grounds
Members Room
Located inside the KNC office area, this conference room is equipped for hybrid meetings. Floor-to-ceiling windows create the feeling of sitting among the trees.
Table seating | 25
Glen Vista Gallery
This serene space is an ideal setting for luncheons, meetings, and receptions and offers guests a close-to-nature experience all year long.
Table seating | 60
Rows or standing | 60
Cooper's Glen Auditorium
The Auditorium is a multi-functional space to host meetings, showers, parties, receptions and more.
Table seating | 98
Rows or standing | 140
Tree Top
The Tree Top Lounge and Deck is a light-filled space perfect for meetings, birthday parties, and casual gatherings
Table seating | 25
plus five additional chairs
The Classroom
Table seating | 60
With skylights that run the length of the room, this is a unique space for showers, birthdays, luncheons, and parties of all kinds.
The Barn
The expansive, open space of the Timber-Framed Barn provides a stunning location for your special event.
Seated at tables | 150
Seating in rows | 200
Space to add your tent
Carver House
This mid-century modern home has been remodeled to host meetings and retreats while retaining its character and charm at this satellite location just off I-94.
Table seating | 25
Standing | 50
Heronwood
A unique and secluded setting for business meetings and retreats, this getaway offers all the comforts of home including A/C, WiFi, and a full kitchen with granite countertops at this satellite location in Alamo.
Table seating | 20
Rental Loyalty Program
From quarterly sales meetings and professional development to corporate retreats and Susan-from-HR’s birthday, our Business Loyalty Program is here to take the guesswork out of your annual event planning and streamline the process start to finish. This program offers substantial discounts on rental spaces along with benefits tailored to your team’s needs. Our goal is to foster long-term partnerships with local businesses and organizations and provide your team with stellar customer service, unbeatable value, and a memorable experience at the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
The more you book, the more you save!
- Come back to KNC after booking one full-priced rental with us and receive 10% off your second rental reservation within the same calendar year. Return for a third rental and receive 20% off. Any additional rentals beyond that also receive a 20% discount in that same calendar year.
- Waived security deposit ($250 base value per rental) after your first completed rental with us.
- 10% discount off KNC membership for rental attendees on the day of the event
Contact the Rentals Team
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