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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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January 2026
Juniper a rabbit animal ambassador at the kalamazoo nature center

Behind the Scenes: Rabbits 

Saturday, January 31, 12:30-1:15 pm  Audience: All Ages  Take a look behind the curtains of our animal care department and learn all about our softest animals: the rabbits! See how we maintain the highest standard of care for our animals and get a chance to ask our animal care manager your most burning critter questions. This program directly supports our animal care department!  Fee: Member $12, Non-Member…
31 Jan
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Tukey a turkey vulture animal ambassador at the kalamazoo nature center

Public Raptor Training 

Saturday, January 31, 2 pm  Audience: All Ages Meet: Bird Enclosures in Arboretum Have you ever wondered how we train our birds of prey? Come to the bird mews in the arboretum for a special training session with some of our most charismatic residents and learn more about these majestic raptors and their care. We’ll be outside,…
31 Jan
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
February 2026
Fox in winter

Surviving the Snow: Nature Day Camp Series

Bundle up and step into the wild world of winter survival! Campers will explore how mammals stay warm, find food, and adapt to snowy habitats through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and creative play. From tracking animal footprints to testing out winter survival strategies, kids will discover the clever ways furry creatures conquer the cold—mammal style! …
02 Feb
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Red Squirrel

Mammal Magic: Nature Day Camp Series

Join us for a cozy winter adventure as we explore how mammals stay warm, survive, and thrive in the cold! Through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and playful learning, campers will discover the amazing superpowers furry animals use—like hibernation, camouflage, and winter adaptations. Get ready for a magical season of discovery, creativity, and wild winter fun!…
02 Feb
9:00 am - 12:00 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…
03 Feb
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Winter walk at the kalamazoo nature center

Winter Adaptation Walk 

Saturday, February 7 at 2 pm  Audience: All Ages  Meet: Visitor Center Lobby  When we go out in winter, we bundle up in our best coats and mittens. But what do our local animals do to survive? Join us as we talk about the diversity of winter survival strategies on display here in Michigan. Dress warmly and…
07 Feb
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
avian arts logo

Avian Arts Exhibition Artist Reception

KNC has invited artists and photographers of all ages to showcase their creative talents for the Avian Arts Exhibition contest. This event is designed to inspire a deeper appreciation for birdlife and promote awareness of avian species through visual storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or an avid birdwatcher with a camera, this contest is…
08 Feb
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…
10 Feb
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center

Silver Maples: Introduction to Recycling with Schupan Sustainability 

February 12, 11 am – 1 pm  Audience: Geared for Adults 50+, but all are welcome  Meet: Front desk in the Visitor Center What really happens to your recycling after you put something in your curbside recycling bin? Does it just end up in the landfill anyway? Is recycling really real? Join an expert from…
12 Feb
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Nature of Literacy

Story Corner 

Story Corner Saturdays, February 14, March 14, April 11, & May 9, 10-11 am  Join us once a month for a picture book story time featuring a selection of nature-themed books perfect for little explorers. We’ll follow our book with a gentle hike if weather permits, so be sure to bundle up!  February 14- Moon…
14 Feb
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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…
17 Feb
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo River at the kalamazoo nature center

Science Speaks: Ichthyology with Dr. Bloom 

Saturday, February 21 at 2 pm  Audience: All Ages  Meet: Visitor Center Auditorium  Join local WMU evolutionary ichthyologist Devin Bloom for an exciting talk about how fish move through our local waterways, and the ways we view different species of native and non-native fish here in the Great Lakes region.  Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; drop…
21 Feb
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Raptor Run 5K & Kids Run

Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Tricks & Trails

Friday, October 31, 2025

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Save the date for these annual events:

Raptor Run 5K & Kids Run

October 18, 2025
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Tricks & Trails

Friday, October 31, 2025

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Buy Local Art & Gift Fair

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 >