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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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- 3Preschool Explorers10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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! Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 […] , ... - 4Sprouts Late Fall Session Begins10:00 am - 11:30 am
Get outside and enjoy the late fall with our Sprouts program—perfect for young children aged 3 and under, with their caregiver. On Wednesdays for 6 weeks; we will gather to explore, climb, get messy, observe, build, craft, and tell stories while fostering an early love of nature. Each session will have a small grou , ...Garden Prep Masterclass6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Do you want a garden that’s the envy of the neighborhood? For the first time ever, Delano Farm is thrilled to present the Garden Prep Masterclass, a three-part deep dive into setting your garden up for success. You’ll leave not just with knowledge, but also your own hand-made seed-starting station complete with heat mat, all […] , ... - 5KNC Homeschool1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Come explore the great outdoors at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Come dressed for all weather. Parents are not required to stay on campus. Discover, explore, and learn at KNC—homeschool style! October theme: The Changing Seasons November theme: Food Chains and Food Webs (no program the week of Thanksgiving) D , ...Nature Zine Night6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get creative and stop by KNC for a Nature Zine Night! Learn how to fold one-page zines and express yourself with an array of nature-themed art supplies. Scissor hands cramping? Don’t worry, our animal ambassadors will be making the rounds throughout the night to keep artistic spirits high! Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm Meet: Coopers Glen Auditorium inside […] , ... - 6Candlelight Night Hike6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
As the days grow shorter and the evening chill sets in, it’s the perfect time to slip on a cozy sweater and enjoy the magic of moonlit woods. Join us for this special “Nature at Night” experience at KNC, set along the beloved Habitat Haven Trail. To preserve the tranquil experience, this year we’ll be hosting three night hikes across November! Families, […] , ... - 7Invasives of Michigan10:00 am - 11:00 am
You’ve probably heard a lot about some invasive species in Michigan. Garlic mustard, sea lampreys, spotted lanternflies… all of these have been in our news cycles, but let’s take a deeper look together. We’ll talk about our native habitats, the ways that species have found their way here and consider how we can have em , ...Imaginal Writing Workshop11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gather your little writers for a fairy-and-folk-tale inspired, local-nature-based story-telling experience! We’ll start our stories together, then dive into our imaginations to explore the rest of the story and write it down, with bits of guidance along the way. This program is aimed at young writers and their famil , ...SOLD OUT Tree Cookie Painting2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Looking for a relaxing way to spend an afternoon? Come by for a laid-back art experience and let your inner artist out by painting a tree cookie! Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2-3 pm Meet: Visitor Center Classroom Fee: KNC Members free; Non-Members $10 Audience: All ages Register Here , ...
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- 10Preschool Explorers10:00 am - 11:00 pmCome 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! Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 […] , ...
- 11KNC Free Admission DayAll Day
The Kalamazoo Nature Center has a number of free admission days throughout the year. We hope you’ll visit us! Become a KNC Member and enjoy free admission all year! Learn more > Please note, the Visitor Center is closed on certain dates with trails open. Other free admission days may occur; check out the Calen , ... - 12KNC Homeschool1:30 pm - 3:30 pmCome explore the great outdoors at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Come dressed for all weather. Parents are not required to stay on campus. Discover, explore, and learn at KNC—homeschool style! October theme: The Changing Seasons November theme: Food Chains and Food Webs (no program the week of Thanksgiving) D , ...Members Night5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Members NightThursday, November 12, 5:30-8 pm Members Only Event. Registration opens October 1Join us to celebrate a very exciting and productive year. Enjoy great food and libation while browsing and bidding on great gifts in the silent auction. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Richards, Fort Custer’s Natural Resources Specialist and Wildland Fire Program Manager, […] , ... - 13Nature Day Camp Full Day9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the KNC Camp staff for a day of fun while school is out for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Each camp will offer hiking, outdoor adventure, arts and crafts, and visits from KNC animal ambassadors. Kids will meet at the Camp Barn for a day of fun and exploration in nature. Friday, November 13, 9 am – 4 pm Campers will g , ...Nature Day Camp Half Day9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the KNC Camp staff for a day of fun while school is out for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Each camp will offer hiking, outdoor adventure, arts and crafts, and visits from KNC animal ambassadors. Kids will meet at the Camp Barn for a day of fun and exploration in nature. Friday, November 13, 9 am – Noon Campers will e , ...Candlelight Night Hike6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
As the days grow shorter and the evening chill sets in, it’s the perfect time to slip on a cozy sweater and enjoy the magic of moonlit woods. Join us for this special “Nature at Night” experience at KNC, set along the beloved Habitat Haven Trail. To preserve the tranquil experience, this year we’ll be hosting three night hikes across November! Families, […] , ... - 14Saturday Story Time10:00 am - 11:00 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! December 19, 2026- Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak January 23, 2027- Over and Under the , ...Naturalist Exploration Hour: Crayfish of Michigan10:00 am - 11:00 am
KNC’s team of naturalists are coming to you with a new series of guided hikes, talks, and explorations! Each month one of our naturalists will be leading an experience on one of their passions and sharing that with you. As our naturalists debut their programs, we’ll be announcing them on social media. Expect fresh fac , ...
- 15Outdoor Art Group1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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. We’ll be visiting the Emma Pitche , ... - 16
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- 18Nature’s Way Preschool Open House4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Curious about Nature’s Way Preschool? Come tour the facility and grounds, meet the staff, explore and enjoy play time. November 18, 4:30-6:30 pm Meet: Nature’s Way Preschool 4442 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI Fee: Free! Audience: Families , ...Garden Prep Masterclass6:30 pm - 8:30 pmDo you want a garden that’s the envy of the neighborhood? For the first time ever, Delano Farm is thrilled to present the Garden Prep Masterclass, a three-part deep dive into setting your garden up for success. You’ll leave not just with knowledge, but also your own hand-made seed-starting station complete with heat mat, all […] , ... - 19Silver Maples: Bird Friendly Homes11:00 am - 1:00 pm
With winter coming, many of us are getting ready to shutter up our lawns for the season, but now’s the time to get our homes ready to support our wintering bird species! Heather from Wild Birds Unlimited will lead an in-depth discussion on how to make our homes more bird-friendly in the cold months and […] , ...KNC Homeschool1:30 pm - 3:30 pmCome explore the great outdoors at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Come dressed for all weather. Parents are not required to stay on campus. Discover, explore, and learn at KNC—homeschool style! October theme: The Changing Seasons November theme: Food Chains and Food Webs (no program the week of Thanksgiving) D , ... - 20Candlelight Night Hike6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAs the days grow shorter and the evening chill sets in, it’s the perfect time to slip on a cozy sweater and enjoy the magic of moonlit woods. Join us for this special “Nature at Night” experience at KNC, set along the beloved Habitat Haven Trail. To preserve the tranquil experience, this year we’ll be hosting three night hikes across November! Families, […] , ...
- 21Visible Mending Workshop10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn to extend the life of your clothes and other belongings with the creative practice of visible mending. Using intentional design choices, you can repair and reinforce areas with holes, rips or worn fabrics. Visible mending is not only a sustainable solution to maintain what already exists, but is also full of joy, creativity, and relaxation! Explore basic techniques […] , ...Science Speaks: Restoration Ecology2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join WMU professor Dr. Kathryn Docherty for a talk on the ways that native plants can restore soil health in our ecosystems, and just how intricate our soil ecosystems can be. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2-3pm Meet: Cooper’s Glen Auditorium inside the Visitor Center Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; , ...
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- 26KNC Free Admission DayAll DayThe Kalamazoo Nature Center has a number of free admission days throughout the year. We hope you’ll visit us! Become a KNC Member and enjoy free admission all year! Learn more > Please note, the Visitor Center is closed on certain dates with trails open. Other free admission days may occur; check out the Calen , ...
- 27KNC Free Admission DayAll DayThe Kalamazoo Nature Center has a number of free admission days throughout the year. We hope you’ll visit us! Become a KNC Member and enjoy free admission all year! Learn more > Please note, the Visitor Center is closed on certain dates with trails open. Other free admission days may occur; check out the Calen , ...
- 28Discover KNC Guided Hike2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 […] , ...
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- 1Preschool Explorers10:00 am - 11:00 pmCome 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! Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 […] , ...
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- 3KNC Homeschool1:30 pm - 3:30 pmCome explore the great outdoors at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Come dressed for all weather. Parents are not required to stay on campus. Discover, explore, and learn at KNC—homeschool style! October theme: The Changing Seasons November theme: Food Chains and Food Webs (no program the week of Thanksgiving) D , ...
- 4Members Only: Jingle Mingle5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
We hope you’ll join us for this special, Members-only event of the season! Bring your jingle and get ready to mingle! Be the first to shop all of the unique booths at the Buy Local Art & Gift Fair. Enter the raffle and enjoy light refreshments and a glass of wine as you mingle with friends and […] , ... - 5KNC Free Admission DayAll DayThe Kalamazoo Nature Center has a number of free admission days throughout the year. We hope you’ll visit us! Become a KNC Member and enjoy free admission all year! Learn more > Please note, the Visitor Center is closed on certain dates with trails open. Other free admission days may occur; check out the Calen , ...Buy Local Art & Gift Fair9:00 am - 4:00 pmFree admission to the Fair and trails all day! Get ready for the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Buy Local Art & Gift Fair with unique booths from top local artisans. The quality and variety of work, friendly artists, and festive atmosphere have made this an annual tradition you don’t want to miss! Find one-of-a-kind, , ...
November 2026
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! Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 […]
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Sprouts Late Fall Session Begins
Get outside and enjoy the late fall with our Sprouts program—perfect for young children aged 3 and under, with their caregiver. On Wednesdays for 6 weeks; we will gather to explore, climb, get messy, observe, build, craft, and tell stories while fostering an early love of nature. Each session will have a small group size of 12 children with a caregiver. Dress for the […]
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Garden Prep Masterclass
Do you want a garden that’s the envy of the neighborhood? For the first time ever, Delano Farm is thrilled to present the Garden Prep Masterclass, a three-part deep dive into setting your garden up for success. You’ll leave not just with knowledge, but also your own hand-made seed-starting station complete with heat mat, all […]
- On Schedule
KNC Homeschool
Come explore the great outdoors at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Come dressed for all weather. Parents are not required to stay on campus. Discover, explore, and learn at KNC—homeschool style! October theme: The Changing Seasons November theme: Food Chains and Food Webs (no program the week of Thanksgiving) December theme: Animals in Winter (no program on December 24 or 31) January theme: Wilderness […]
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Nature Zine Night
Get creative and stop by KNC for a Nature Zine Night! Learn how to fold one-page zines and express yourself with an array of nature-themed art supplies. Scissor hands cramping? Don’t worry, our animal ambassadors will be making the rounds throughout the night to keep artistic spirits high! Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm Meet: Coopers Glen Auditorium inside […]
- On Schedule
Candlelight Night Hike
As the days grow shorter and the evening chill sets in, it’s the perfect time to slip on a cozy sweater and enjoy the magic of moonlit woods. Join us for this special “Nature at Night” experience at KNC, set along the beloved Habitat Haven Trail. To preserve the tranquil experience, this year we’ll be hosting three night hikes across November! Families, […]
- On Schedule
Invasives of Michigan
You’ve probably heard a lot about some invasive species in Michigan. Garlic mustard, sea lampreys, spotted lanternflies… all of these have been in our news cycles, but let’s take a deeper look together. We’ll talk about our native habitats, the ways that species have found their way here and consider how we can have empathy for these harmful new neighbors. […]
- On Schedule
Imaginal Writing Workshop
Gather your little writers for a fairy-and-folk-tale inspired, local-nature-based story-telling experience! We’ll start our stories together, then dive into our imaginations to explore the rest of the story and write it down, with bits of guidance along the way. This program is aimed at young writers and their families. Please bring your own notebook or journal. […]
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SOLD OUT Tree Cookie Painting
Looking for a relaxing way to spend an afternoon? Come by for a laid-back art experience and let your inner artist out by painting a tree cookie! Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2-3 pm Meet: Visitor Center Classroom Fee: KNC Members free; Non-Members $10 Audience: All ages Register Here
- 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! Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 […]
- On Schedule
KNC Free Admission Day
The Kalamazoo Nature Center has a number of free admission days throughout the year. We hope you’ll visit us! Become a KNC Member and enjoy free admission all year! Learn more > Please note, the Visitor Center is closed on certain dates with trails open. Other free admission days may occur; check out the Calendar […]
- On Schedule
KNC Homeschool
Come explore the great outdoors at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Come dressed for all weather. Parents are not required to stay on campus. Discover, explore, and learn at KNC—homeschool style! October theme: The Changing Seasons November theme: Food Chains and Food Webs (no program the week of Thanksgiving) December theme: Animals in Winter (no program on December 24 or 31) January theme: Wilderness […]
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