Located at 555 West E Avenue, DeLano Farms is the western portion of KNC’s main campus and features miles of beautiful hiking trails for year-round use. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are popular here.
NOTE: The DeLano Homestead buildings are open for special events and programs, including the annual Maple Sugar Festival.
DeLano Trails | Hours: 9 am – 7:30 pm daily
Please note: New Dashboard Day Pass Required To access Delano Trails, please check in at the KNC Welcome Station to pick up a Dashboard Day Pass. Members and paying guests must check in at the Welcome Station (7000 N. Westnedge Ave.) The Day Pass MUST be displayed on the driver’s side dashboard for ease of viewing by KNC staff. This helps KNC better monitor KNC property.
6 weeks, Thursdays, October 13 – November 17 from 4-6:30 pm
Price: $200/Member, $225/Non-member
Pick up a weekly box of fresh vegetables each Thursday that have been intentionally grown for the fall season. There will be no u-pick for these shares; instead, boxes will be pre-picked and ready to go each week.
The fall CSA is limited to 25 shares, reserve your space soon!
You can help to support the Kalamazoo community’s connection with the natural world through garden-based experiences at KNC’s DeLano Farms. With your help, we’ll raise something just as important as sweet cherry tomatoes; awareness and engagement among KNC visitors of all ages. You can support farm operation, including farm interns, farm-based programs, seed, tools and more. Together we’ll learn about healthy, local food. We’re all about cultivating a healthier planet and community.
Summer Share Registrations open in February
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Summer Camp runs June – August
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6-week sessions start July 20, 2022
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Watch the presentation by DeLano Farms Director Kirsten Clemente from the Fridays for the Future meeting in January, 2022.
Kirsten discusses the history of DeLano Farms, the current opportunities to get involved at the farm, and the farm’s future, as well as regenerative agriculture practices.
Check back soon to learn more about the 1858 Homestead and farm.
Please note: The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a private nature preserve.
Dogs, camping, drones, and firearms are not permitted. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails.
