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Whether it’s a favorite annual event, a hands-on workshop or retreat, or a guided adventure on the trails, there’s something for everyone at the Kalamazoo Nature Center!
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July 2026
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Preschool Explorers
Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills with your child. Each week you and your child will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Preschool Explorers runs most Tuesdays all year with different themes each month! July Theme: Water […]
August 2026
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Nature Journaling
Immerse yourself in the art of slowing down, looking closely, and connecting more deeply with the natural world. These nature journaling workshops are designed for anyone—who wants to cultivate a mindful, creative practice that blends observation, writing, and sketching. These workshops invite you to step outdoors (or view nature from a window) and tune in […]
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Tai Chi with Ed Kehoe
Start your morning with a relaxing Tai Chi program ideal for participants of all skill levels. Tai Chi is a great way to relax, recenter, and connect yourself with your body. Wear clothes for gentle movement! Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10-11 am Meet: Vista Deck on the Visitor Center Fee: KNC Members $12; Non-Members $15 Please Register > […]
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Cultivating Urban Gardens and Community
Special guest Katie Pearson from Tabitha Farm is here to talk about regenerative land stewardship here in our local communities! Learn about how urban farming can bring people together while bringing us closer to our food. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2-3 pm Meet: Cooper’s Glen Auditorium inside the Visitor Center Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; […]
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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 […]
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Preschool Explorers
Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills with your child. Each week you and your child will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Preschool Explorers runs most Tuesdays all year with different themes each month! July Theme: Water […]
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Summer Exploration Series
Looking for ways to keep your brain going all summer long? The Summer Exploration series is a great way for elementary and middle school scientists to get involved in ecology alongside their grown-ups. Please click on each week to register: Register for June 4– Slime and Scales: Learn about salamanders, snakes, turtles, and all things cold-blooded […]
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Creative Corner
Flex those creative muscles and stop by the visitor center for some fun unstructured art time! We’ll have an assortment of mediums and crafts to play with, so it’s a great time to relax and get creative. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 am-2 pm Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1-3 pm Meet: Visitor Center Classroom Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; KNC […]
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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 […]
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Prairie Power Guided Hike
Explore the wonders of a grassland sea! Prairies used to cover 240 million acres of our continent, but now these majestic ecosystems are few and far between. We’ll hike the mowed trails of Pitcher Prairie to see, smell and touch the plants and cool creatures who call this sun-swept landscape home. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2-3 pm Meet: Visitor […]
- On Schedule
Creative Corner
Flex those creative muscles and stop by the visitor center for some fun unstructured art time! We’ll have an assortment of mediums and crafts to play with, so it’s a great time to relax and get creative. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 am-2 pm Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1-3 pm Meet: Visitor Center Classroom Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; KNC […]
- On Schedule
Preschool Explorers
Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills with your child. Each week you and your child will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Preschool Explorers runs most Tuesdays all year with different themes each month! July Theme: Water […]
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