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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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June 2026
Plein air art group kalamazoo nature center

Plein Air Art Group

Looking to relax and unwind with some outdoor art? Stop by for an informal plein air painting and sketching group to sketch the beautiful landscapes of the nature center. We’ll hike from the visitor center together, and learn a little about our ecosystems as we capture them on canvas.  Please bring your own art supplies.   June 7, 2026- Emma Pitcher Prairie…
07 Jun
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
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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 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 price.…
09 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center

Sprouts Summer Session Begins

With the start of summer just around the corner, we’re ready for another season of discovery! Our Sprouts program is perfect for young children aged 3 and under, with their caregivers to get outside and explore. Sprouts will meet at Stryker Nature Preserve, 2315 Angling Road in Kalamazoo. On Wednesdays for 6 weeks; we will gather to explore, climb, get…
10 Jun
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Stryker Nature Preserve
Silver maples delano farm

Silver Maples: Welcome to DeLano Farm

Summer is here on the farm! Come take a tour of the farm at KNC’s historic homestead, and learn about what lets an organic farm like ours stay growing year after year. After, we’ll enjoy some of this year’s harvest together!  Date: June 11, 11:00AM – 1:00PM Audience: This program is geared for adults 50 and up, but all ages are…
11 Jun
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
DeLano Homestead
DeLano Homestead
kalamazoo nature center river

Forest to Shore Lecture Series

KNC is proud to partner with the Michigan Maritime Museum for a series of exciting lectures about our Great Lakes!  Please click on each date to register: Thursday, June 11, 2026– Commercial Fishing on Lake Michigan – From Gill Nets to Grog explores the rich, often gritty history of one of the Great Lakes’ most important…
11 Jun
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Saturday story time kalamazoo nature center

Saturday Story Time

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!    June 13– Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer by Kenard Pak  July 18– Cicada Symphony by Sue Fliess  August 8– The Wild by Yuval…
13 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Yoga with Apral Kalamazoo nature center

Yoga with Apral

Yoga is a great way to recenter yourself, connect with your surroundings, and strengthen your body. Join us and instructor Apral Milar-Corcoran for a course that’s great for beginners, returning practitioners, or anyone looking for a relaxing experience.   Please bring your own yoga mat.  Date: Saturday, June 13, 10:00 – 11:30AM Fee: Non-members $15, Members $12 Please register.  Meet: Glen Vista…
13 Jun
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Drum

Summer Solstice Drumming

Summer is here! Celebrate the celestial turn of the seasons with the powerful drumming of Carolyn Koeble, and build a deeper connection with the natural world through the power of sound.  Saturday, June 13, 11:30AM – 12:30PM Fee: Non-members $15, Members $12 Please Register > Audience: All ages Meet: Amphitheatre (Coopers Glen Auditorium if inclement weather) 
13 Jun
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
discover KNC guided hike

Discover KNC Guided Hike

Come explore KNC on a guided hike through some of our favorite areas. Each month will feature a different trail, taking you through our greatest hits and best kept secrets. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring your best trail shoes! Hot tea will be provided- help us reduce waste by bringing your own travel…
13 Jun
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 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 price.…
16 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Golf cart tours kalamazoo nature center

Golf Cart Tour

Enjoy KNC at a whole new speed! Hop on the golf cart as we take a binocular tour of some of our most beautiful habitats. Binoculars will be provided.   Register for June 18, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for June 18, 12:00 – 1:00PM Register for July 23, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for July 23,…
18 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Golf cart tours kalamazoo nature center

Golf Cart Tour

Enjoy KNC at a whole new speed! Hop on the golf cart as we take a binocular tour of some of our most beautiful habitats. Binoculars will be provided.   Register for June 18, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for June 18, 12:00 – 1:00PM Register for July 23, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for July 23,…
18 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Nature Center
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Raptor Run 5K & Kids Run

Saturday, October 18, 2025
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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 >