Kalamazoo Nature Center > Programs

Call: (269) 381-1574 | Email: contact@naturecenter.org

Family Programs

Get up close and learn about the natural world with these fun and informative programs for the whole family!

Creature Features,

11 am - noon
Drop by between 11 am and noon on Saturdays (dates vary, visit the Calendar for dates and featured animals) to see some of KNC's animals up close and out of their normal enclosures! Animals will be handled by trained KNC staff and volunteers who are happy to answer your questions.

Sunday Family Program

2 pm – 3 pm

Visit us every Sunday for a different family program! Some weeks will feature our animal ambassadors and other weeks we’ll hit the trails for exploration. Check our calendar for dates and program details.

Seasonal Night Hikes

Join us each season to experience nature at night! We’ll listen for night sounds and enjoy the crisp evening air. Dress appropriately for the weather – evening admission fees apply. (Dates and times for the programs vary, visit the Calendar for dates and featured activities)

farm animals at KNC

Summertime: Farmyard Wednesdays

10: am - Noon, Mid-June-August

We'll feature a different farm animal each Wednesday from June through September from 10:30 am - Noon. These fun farmyard programs are for children ages 2-8 and anyone with a love of animals! $5 program fee per participating child (in addition to regular admission)
Meet: DeLano Farmyard, 555 West E Avenue