Name: Spring Camp
Start: 2026-03-30
End: 2026-03-30
Location: Kalamazoo Nature Center

Calendar of Events

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.

KNC Members receive discounts on programs all year! Learn more about Membership here >

Financial assistance is available; please email Register@NatureCenter.org for details

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30 Spring Camp Spring Camp 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Come explore the changes of the natural world at KNC Camp. Campers will engage in daily activities, hikes, and learn about spring topics like bird migration. Let’s see what birds are visiting this week! We hope to see you there! Half day for Ages 4-6: Member- $198, Non-member- $220 | Full Day for Grades 1-5: Member- , ...
31 Preschool Explorers Preschool Explorers 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ch , ...
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4 Nature Journaling Nature Journaling 10:00 am - 11:30 am Saturdays, April 4 & May 2, 10-11:30 am Audience: Teens & Adults 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 observati , ... Eco Art in the Anthropocene Eco Art in the Anthropocene 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Find the frontier of art and nature with WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory (InterDisciplinary Experimentations in Art and Science). IDEAS students will be presenting a unique project drawn from explorations of the Nature Center, weaving together scientific and artistic principles to create a wholly new mixed media experience , ...

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7 Preschool Explorers Preschool Explorers 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ch , ...
8 Sprouts Spring Session Begins Sprouts Spring Session Begins 10:00 am - 11:30 am
9 Silver Maples: Saving Woods Lake Silver Maples: Saving Woods Lake 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Silver Maples: Saving Woods Lake Invisible Salt and Urban Dead Seas April 9, 11 am – 1 pm Audience: Geared for Adults 50+, but all are welcome Road salt deicers are widely used in the U.S. and around the world to make roads safer for winter driving. However, the application of road salt may have significant impacts , ...
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11 Story Corner Story Corner 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 Song, Mic , ... Spring Salads Foraging Scavenger Hunt Spring Salads Foraging Scavenger Hunt 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, April 11, 11 am – 1 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: Arboretum Register in advance or pay at the Welcome Station before the program. Join the hunt to forage spring edibles and make your own salad! This interactive outdoor experience combines the joy of nature with the happiness of a nutritious meal, perfect for , ... Behind the Scenes: Turtles Behind the Scenes: Turtles 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Saturday, April 11, 12:30-1:15 pm Audience: All Ages Take a look behind the curtain of our animal care department and learn all about the many turtles in our care. 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. Thi , ... Bird Training Bird Training 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday, April 11, 2-3 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: Arboretum Bird Enclosures 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 out , ...

12 Partner Program: Walking Through Grief Partner Program: Walking Through Grief 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Walking Through Grief Sunday, March 8, April 12, & May 10, 2-3:30 pm Fee: Free, drop in program Meet: Main KNC Parking Lot Partner program with Centrica Care: Walkers of all fitness levels are invited to make connections with others and grow through grief at this monthly social support walking group. Learn more a , ...
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14 Preschool Explorers Preschool Explorers 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ch , ... SOLD OUT: Woodcock Walk SOLD OUT: Woodcock Walk 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Woodcock Walks Tuesday, April 14 & Thursday, April 16, 8-9 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: KNC’s Willard Rose Prairie on North Westnedge Avenue Join us for a short stroll into the Willard Rose Prairie to glimpse the male woodcock as it performs its amazing twilight aerial display to impress the , ...
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16 Homeschool: Wander and Wonder Homeschool: Wander and Wonder 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Thursdays, March 19, April 16, & May 21, 1:30-3:30 pm Homeschool students will dive into a new theme through guided hikes, engaging storytelling, hands-on nature observation, and creative journaling. With a blend of writing and artwork, students will sharpen their observation skills while building a deeper connect , ... Trivia Night Trivia Night 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm April 16, 6:30-8 pm Audience: Adults Meet: Cooper’s Glen Auditorium Do you think you know your nature? Put your ecological knowledge to the test and meet your local nature nerds at nature trivia night! Learn about our native ecology and compete for prizes at this friendly competition. Teams of up to 5 players are welc , ... SOLD OUT: Woodcock Walk SOLD OUT: Woodcock Walk 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Woodcock Walks Tuesday, April 14 & Thursday, April 16, 8-9 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: KNC’s Willard Rose Prairie on North Westnedge Avenue Join us for a short stroll into the Willard Rose Prairie to glimpse the male woodcock as it performs its amazing twilight aerial display to impress the , ...
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18 Earth Day Celebration Earth Day Celebration 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Celebrate Earth Day with us and participate in exciting activities all day long. Take part in KNC’s first official BioBlitz, a community science project to identify wildlife, with guided hikes to identify plants, insects, and more. Over 25 vendors, including food trucks, local artists, and eco-friendly non profits , ...

19 Yoga & Forest Bathing Yoga & Forest Bathing 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday, April 19, 2-4 pm Audience: Adults Meet: Glen Vista Gallery at the Visitor Center Reconnect with yourself and with nature by joining us for a mindful session of yoga and shinrin yoku, the art and practice of forest bathing. Yoga will be gentle and perfect for all experience levels, followed by a guided meditati , ...
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21 Preschool Explorers Preschool Explorers 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ch , ...
22 Free Admission Day Free Admission Day All Day The Kalamazoo Nature Center is offering FREE admission today in celebration of Earth Day. We hope to see you on the trails! , ...
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25 Garlic Mustard Games Garlic Mustard Games 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Garlic Mustard Games – Saturday, April 25th 10am – 12pm | 1pm – 3pm | 4pm – 6pm Fee: Free! Drop ins welcome! Saturday sessions are designed for all volunteers Prefer volunteering on your own, or with a friend or family? Then Saturday’s sessions are a perfect fit! All ages are welcome , ... Victorian Beauty Workshop Victorian Beauty Workshop 10:00 am - 11:00 am April 25, 10-11 am Audience: Adults & Teens Meet: Visitor Center Classroom Step back to the Victorian era and learn about the natural dyes and creams that we relied on for generations. Take a walk in the shoes of the Victorians to create cosmetics the traditional way, and get a look into the lives and recipes of , ... Discover KNC Guided Hike Discover KNC Guided Hike 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Discover KNC Guided Hikes Saturdays, February 28, April 25 and May 23, 2-3 pm Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; KNC Members free! Drop-in program. Audience: All Ages 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 , ...

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28 Preschool Explorers Preschool Explorers 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ch , ...
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2 Tai Chi With Ed Kehoe Tai Chi With Ed Kehoe 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, May 2, 10-11 am Audience: Adults Meet: Glen Vista Gallery 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. Bring clothes for gentle movement! Fee: Members $12, Non-Members $15 Please , ... Nature Journaling Nature Journaling 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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 , ... Life in the Kalamazoo River Life in the Kalamazoo River 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday, May 2, 2-3 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: Visitor Center Lobby The Kalamazoo river is a huge part of our ecosystem, shaping the land while providing valuable habitat to our native wildlife. We’ll hike out to take a closer look in the water, and learn about the history and inhabitants of our watershed. Fee: , ...