Membership - Kalamazoo Nature Center

Membership at the Kalamazoo Nature Center

Each membership includes one year of the following benefits:

Free admission, including to special events like Maple Sugar Festival
Quarterly newsletter (Nature Center News)
Plus One included – Free admission for one unnamed guest per visit (Member must accompany guest)
and KNC’s bi-monthly eNewsletter
10% discount at the Trailhead Gifts & Books gift shop
Reduced program fees
Voting privileges at the annual members’ meeting
Reciprocal membership to over 120 nature centers in the US and Canada.
Invitations to members-only events including Member’s Night and Jingle Mingle
$25 off for Kids Birthday Rentals and $50 off for rentals $500 & up
Free admission in the month of October to participating area organizations through the Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange.

New Member Benefit: Add an Extra Member for Just $25

You can now add an additional member to your account for only $25. This member will receive their own membership card and doesn’t need to reside at the same address as the primary account holder. Additional Members enjoy all the same benefits as the primary members.

Click the plus (+) symbol below next to the membership level you want to purchase or renew!

Supporting Level Memberships

Individual - $65

Individual membership for one named adult

Additional benefits:

• Plus One included – Free admission for one unnamed guest per visit (Member must accompany guest)

Purchase or renew an Individual Membership Here >

Sign up for Auto Renewal to receive a one-time 10% discount with discount code AUTORENEW. Your membership will automatically renew annually at full price at the end of the month you made your purchase.

Dual - $80

Dual Membership for two named adults
Additional benefits:

• Plus One included – Free admission for one unnamed guest per visit (Member must accompany guest)

Purchase or renew a Dual Membership here >

Household - $95

Household membership for ALL adults and children living at the same address, only 2 named adults carry cards.
Additional benefits:
• Plus One included – Free admission for one unnamed guest per visit (Member must accompany guest)
• Early registration and member’s rates for camp programs

Purchase or renew a Household membership here >

Grandparent - $95

Grandparent membership for up to two named grandparents sharing a single address and all grandchildren under the age of 18
Additional benefits:
• Plus One included – Free admission for one unnamed guest per visit (Member must accompany guest)
• Early registration and member’s rates for camp programs

Purchase or renew a Grandparent membership here >

Financial Assistance: Free Individual, Dual, Household, or Grandparent Membership is available with proof of financial assistance (e.g., SNAP, WIC).

Memberships are for those living together at one address only. Please note, children 3 and under get into KNC for free admission.

Please fill out the Financial Assistance application. Upon acceptance, you will receive your membership in the mail within 2-3 weeks.

Patron Level Memberships

Spicebush - $200

Spicebush membership is available for all adults and children sharing a single address

Additional benefits:

“Plus Two” included, bring two unnamed guests with you each visit
Four All-Inclusive Passes to Maple Sugar Festival
One Individual Membership to give away
Early registration/member rates for camp programs
Exclusive invitations to programs throughout the year
Recognition in Annual Report

Purchase or renew a Spicebush membership here >

Dogwood - $500

Dogwood membership is available for ALL adults and children living at the same address.

Additional benefits:

“Plus Three” included, bring three unnamed guests with you each visit
Four All-Inclusive passes to Maple Sugar Festival
One individual membership to give away
15% facility rental discount
Early registration/member rates for camp programs
Exclusive program invitations throughout the year
Recognition in Annual Report

Purchase or renew a Dogwood membership here >

Beech: Lifetime Membership - $2,500

Become a life member of the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Beech Leaf Lifetime membership is available for lifetime for one or two named adult purchaser(s). Free admission for children under 18 years old while sharing their residence

Additional benefits:

“Plus Four” included, bring four unnamed guests with you each visit
Four All-Inclusive passes to Maple Sugar Festival
Early registration/member rates for camp programs
Exclusive program invitations throughout the year
Recognition in Annual Report
20% facility rental discount
One Dual Membership to give away
Recognition on Beech Lifetime member sign at the KNC Visitor Center
Cooper’s Glen Legacy (CGL) semi-annual mailings and invitations to CGL semi-annual events

To purchase a Lifetime Membership, please contact 269-381-1574 x 32 or email.

Special Membership Levels

Non-profit - $200

Nonprofit memberships are available for Free admission for up to a combined total of 10 staff, participants, and volunteers per visit.

Learn more about our Nonprofit membership here >

Membership Discounts Available

Auto Renewal:
Select Auto Renewal by checking the box during registration and entering the code AUTORENEW at checkout to enjoy a one-time 10% discount. Your membership will automatically renew annually at full price at the end of the month you made your purchase.

PLEASE NOTE: The following discounts are only available in person at our Welcome Station or Visitor Services Desk with a valid ID. They do not apply to Patron or Special Level memberships.

55 & Over:
Receive 15% off with a valid ID. Applicable to Individual, Dual, Household, or Grandparent memberships.
Military Discount:
Receive 15% off with a valid military or retiree ID. Applicable to Individual, Dual, Household, or Grandparent memberships. Available for active-duty service members and retirees.
Student (Ages 16 and up through college):
Receive 15% off with a valid student ID. Applicable to Individual, Dual, or Household memberships.
Financial Assistance:
Free Individual, Dual, Household, or Grandparent Membership is available with proof of financial assistance (e.g., SNAP, WIC). This does not include the Household/Grandparent Combo membership. Please complete the Financial Assistance application. Upon approval, you will receive your membership by mail within 2-3 weeks.

Thank you to the following Member Organizations!

Community Living Options

We assist individuals in achieving their life goals by building relationships through quality services in supportive environments. www.communitylivingoptions.org

Heritage Community

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo will be the premier senior living provider that celebrates the whole person while embracing families and partnering with the community.

www.heritagecommunity.com

New Member Benefit: Add an Additional Member for just $25.00

You can now add an additional member to your account for only $25.00. This member will receive their own membership card and doesn’t need to reside at the same address as the primary account holder. Additional Members enjoy all the same benefits as the primary members.

A friendly reminder about “Plus One” use and special events: As always, KNC is pleased to extend stated benefits to its valued Members. This includes the Plus One (or greater) benefit for guests to visit with a named Member. This applies broadly to day admissions, with the exception of special events such as Maple Sugar Festival.

Questions about Membership? Please contact (269) 381-1574 ext. 32 or email