Business Rentals
Whether you are looking to get away for an hour or all day, your corporate 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. You can choose from five different rooms or plan an outdoor event in a variety of settings. All of this is just a ten minute drive from downtown Kalamazoo! KNC also has options throughout the area, including Carver House at the Stryker Nature Preserve on Angling Road.
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 Event, 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
Arboretum Garden
The Garden path winds down into a sheltered area surrounded by hedges and shrubs.
Bench seating | 24
Standing | 200
Camp Barn & Campus
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
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
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
Vista Deck
Adjoining both the Cooper’s Glen Auditorium and Glen Vista Gallery, the Vista Deck adds an outdoor space to your rental.
Included seating | 24
Standing | 80
Amphitheater
The Arboretum Amphitheater is natural setting for celebrations, gatherings, special performances, and team-building.
Seated on built-in benches | 200
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