See below for dates, specific program themes, and to register.
Talk with local experts about our local ecology, landscapes, environmental issues, flora and fauna, and our human interactions with the world that we are part of.
Fee: $7/Member, $10/Non-member, includes KNC admission. Members receive 30% off programs!
Registration Deadline: Please register so we can plan for materials; day-of participants are welcome if the program is not at capacity.
Audience: Adults
Get to Know the Kalamazoo River
Thursday, July 25, 4:30-6 pm
Dr. Douglas McLaughlin, Kalamazoo Watershed Council Executive Director, will share updates on the latest challenges and solutions surrounding the protection and restoration of the Kalamazoo River. This program will include a lecture in KNCs Auditorium followed by a ~1 mile hike down to the river deck to continue the conversation on the banks of the river itself. There will be time to learn, ask questions, make connections, and begin to imagine your own role in caring for the Kalamazoo River Watershed.
Dr. McLaughlin will paddle the river with KNC and the Kalamazoo Watershed Council at the upcoming Paddle & Ride Adventure on Saturday, July 27 – learn more on this event here >
Exploring the Edible Wilderness
Thursday, August 15, 4:30-6 pm
Foraging is a culinary adventure that connects us with nature, offering unique, edible treasures. Join KNC staff to learn some foraging basics all while searching for some tasty treats along KNC’s trails. Foraging on local land introduces us to a world of wild flavors. Approach it responsibly, respecting nature’s balance. Grab your basket, explore the wilderness, and let these wild ingredients inspire your culinary creations! Dress for the weather as this program will be entirely outdoors.
