A sponsorship places your business in front of our 5,600+ membership base and the greater Kalamazoo community. See the opportunities below, or contact Lisa Panich at or 269-381-1574 ext. 38 for details on how your business can partner with, and support, KNC.
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The Kalamazoo Nature Center is excited to invite your support as an Annual Corporate Sponsor. Whether your business operates locally, nationally, or globally, our Annual Corporate Sponsorship package provides tremendous value!
Your sponsorship includes:
Your sponsorship will fund:
Each of these four annual events, which in turn, support the care and stewardship of KNC.
Contact: Lisa Panich, VP of Communications at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
“Sweet” Sponsorship Opportunities for Maple Sugar FestivalMaple Sugar Festival is KNC’s longest running and most popular event of the year. The history of Michigan maple sugaring is nearly as old as the land itself and the taste of pure maple syrup is as irresistibly delicious today as it was for our ancestors. For six decades, visitors have been making their way to KNC’s Maple Sugar Festival to celebrate the first signs of spring and the sweet taste of real maple syrup. Your sponsorship is appreciated by KNC’s extensive membership and the thousands of guests who come to enjoy all that Maple Sugar Festival has to offer.
Contact: Lisa Panich, VP of Communications, at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
Sponsorship levels:
Maple Sugar Festival Title Sponsor $10,000
Tour Stations Sponsor $2,500
Pancake Sponsor $1,000
Wagon Ride Sponsor $500
Creature Feature Sponsor $250
Sponsorship Opportunities for the Earth Day Celebration
Your sponsorship places your business in front of our extensive membership base and the greater Kalamazoo community during a free admission day at KNC.
Sponsorship levels:
Earth Day Title Sponsor $10,000
River Sponsor $2,500
Forest Sponsor $1,000
Prairie Sponsor $500
Wildlife Sponsor $250
Become an Earth Day Sponsor Here >
Contact: Lisa Panich, VP of Communications at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
Sponsor benefits include:
• Logo top level on back of run shirt
• Table/banner at athlete check-in (sponsor provides banner)
• Logo on top level of KNC event banner and publicity
• Regular mentions by event announcer
• Logo and link at top level on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple lead-up acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 10 complimentary event entries
Sponsor benefits include:
• Logo 3rd level on back of run shirt
• Logo on 3rd level of KNC event banner and publicity
• Logo and link 3rd level placement on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple day-of acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 4 complimentary event entries
Sponsor benefits include:
• Logo 2nd level on back of run shirt
• Banner at athlete check-in (sponsor provides banner)
• Logo on 2nd level of KNC event banner and publicity
• Regular mentions by event announcer
• Logo and link 2nd level placement on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple lead-up acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 6 complimentary event entries
Sponsor benefits include:
• Name on back of run shirt
• Name on KNC event banner and publicity
• Name on KNC event page
• Social media: Multiple day-of acknowledgements
• Recognition in Nature Center News
• 2 complimentary event entries
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Sponsorship Opportunities for Jingle Mingle and Buy Local Art & Gift FairDecember 5 & 6, 2025
Sponsorship places your business in view of KNC’s 6,200+-person membership and guests at our members-only holiday event and public art fair! This very special pair of holiday events provides your business with valuable brand exposure, with your sponsor dollars supporting KNC’s mission.
JINGLE MINGLE Friday, December 5, 5:30-8 pm
Mingle exclusively with KNC members, and our valued sponsors! Enjoy wine and light hors d’oeuvres, and be the first to browse and shop the Buy Local Art & Gift Fair.
BUY LOCAL ART & GIFT FAIR Saturday, December 6, 9 am -4 pm
KNC gives back to the community by offering FREE admission all day long during this fun and festive event. This is not your ordinary art fair! Top local artisans, with works inspired by nature, create a unique atmosphere of holiday warmth and cheer.
Contact: Lisa Panich, VP, Marketing & Communications, at or (269) 381-1574 x 38
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