Membership at the Kalamazoo Nature Center

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Each membership includes one year of the following benefits:

  • Free admission, including to special events like Maple Sugar Festival
  • Quarterly newsletter (Nature Center News)
  • and KNC’s bi-monthly eNewsletter
  • Plus One included – Free admission for one unnamed guest per visit (Member must accompany guest)
  • 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 June to participating area organizations through the Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange.
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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.

Supporting Level Memberships

Individual Membership – $65

One named cardholder

Purchase Individual Membership

Dual Membership – $80

Two named cardholders

Purchase Dual Membership

Household Membership – $95

Two named cardholders and all children living at the same address

Purchase Household Membership

Grandparent Membership – $95

Two grandparents and all grandchildren

Purchase Grandparent Membership

Patron Level Memberships

Spicebush Membership – $200

Two named cardholders and all children living at the same address

Additional Benefits:

  • “Plus Two” included, bring two unnamed guests with you each visit
  • 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 Spicebush Membership

Dogwood Membership – $500

Two named cardholders and all children living at the same address

Additional Benefits:

  • “Plus Three” included, bring three unnamed guests with you each visit
  • 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 Dogwood Membership

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.

 

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.

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

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