Name: Preschool Explorers
Start: 2025-09-30
End: 2025-09-30
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 for details

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Program included with regular KNC admission

Free Program includes free KNC admission

Holiday/Special Hours

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30 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 centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non- , ...
1 Bird Banding Up Close Bird Banding Up Close 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bird Banding Up Close Wednesdays, August 27 – September 24, 8-10 am (weather permitting) Wednesdays, October 1 – October 29, 9-11 am (weather permitting) Fee: Included in regular KNC admission Audience: All ages Meet: Banding Barn near KNC Camp For half a century, the Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory’s , ...
2 Foraging the Edible Wilderness Foraging the Edible Wilderness 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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4 Foraging the Edible Wilderness Foraging the Edible Wilderness 10:00 am - 11:30 am Nutty for Nature: Foraging Local Abundance Nutty for Nature: Foraging Local Abundance 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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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 centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non- , ...
8 Bird Banding Up Close Bird Banding Up Close 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bird Banding Up Close Wednesdays, August 27 – September 24, 8-10 am (weather permitting) Wednesdays, October 1 – October 29, 9-11 am (weather permitting) Fee: Included in regular KNC admission Audience: All ages Meet: Banding Barn near KNC Camp For half a century, the Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory’s , ...
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11 Partner Program: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Public Observing Session Partner Program: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Public Observing Session 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm April 5th & 19th (8:00 pm) May 3rd & 24th (9:00 pm) June 7th & 21st (9:30 pm) July 5th & 19th (9:30 pm) August 16th & 30th (9:00 pm) September 13th & 27th (8:00 pm) October 11th & 25th (7:00 pm) , ...

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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 centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non- , ...
15 Bird Banding Up Close Bird Banding Up Close 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bird Banding Up Close Wednesdays, August 27 – September 24, 8-10 am (weather permitting) Wednesdays, October 1 – October 29, 9-11 am (weather permitting) Fee: Included in regular KNC admission Audience: All ages Meet: Banding Barn near KNC Camp For half a century, the Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory’s , ...
16 Homeschool: Wander and Wonder Homeschool: Wander and Wonder 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Homeschool: Wander and Wonder Thursdays, October 16 & November 20, 1:30-3:30 pm Come explore the great outdoors at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Each month, homeschool students ages 5–12 will dive into a new theme through guided hikes, engaging storytelling, hands-on nature observation, and creative journaling. Wit , ...
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18 Raptor Run for Kids Raptor Run for Kids 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Raptor Run 5K Raptor Run 5K 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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21 Tree Sale Tree Sale 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Purchase a tree to take home or donate one for students to plant at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! 3 Gallon Size: $40 Available species: Red maple, Flowering dogwood, White Oak, Elderberry 1 Gallon Size: $20 Available species: Paw Paw, Shellbark hickory, Spicebush, Red Oak Trees may be purchased at the KNC Visitor Center , ... 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 centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non- , ... Tree Planting at the Sugarbush Tree Planting at the Sugarbush 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tree Planting Tuesday, October 21 & Wednesday, October 22, 4-6 pm You can be a part of helping us grow! Community volunteers are invited to join KNC’s Conservation Stewardship team to plant trees in the sugarbush. Choose either – or both – sessions! We’d love to have you join us! Please log , ...
22 Bird Banding Up Close Bird Banding Up Close 9:00 am - 11:00 am Bird Banding Up Close Wednesdays, August 27 – September 24, 8-10 am (weather permitting) Wednesdays, October 1 – October 29, 9-11 am (weather permitting) Fee: Included in regular KNC admission Audience: All ages Meet: Banding Barn near KNC Camp For half a century, the Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory’s , ... Autumn Naturalists: Nature Day Camp Series Autumn Naturalists: Nature Day Camp Series 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-K – Kindergarten (Ages 4-6): Half Day, 9 am – Noon Fee: $36 KNC members/$40 non-members Autumn Naturalists Wednesday, October 22, 9 am – Noon Join us for a one-day autumn celebration made just for young explorers! Discover the magic of fall through colorful leaf hunts, fun games, nature walks, and h , ... Autumn Explorers: Nature Day Camp Series Autumn Explorers: Nature Day Camp Series 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Grades 1-5: Full Day, 9 am – 4 pm Fee: $54 KNC members/$60 non-members Autumn Explorers Wednesday, October 22, 9 am – 4 pm Discover the wonders of fall! Campers will explore the changing colors of the forest, play nature games, investigate how animals prepare for winter, and enjoy crisp autumn adventures outdoors. A pe , ... Tree Sale Tree Sale 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Purchase a tree to take home or donate one for students to plant at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! 3 Gallon Size: $40 Available species: Red maple, Flowering dogwood, White Oak, Elderberry 1 Gallon Size: $20 Available species: Paw Paw, Shellbark hickory, Spicebush, Red Oak Trees may be purchased at the KNC Visitor Center , ...
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25 Partner Program: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Public Observing Session Partner Program: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Public Observing Session 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm April 5th & 19th (8:00 pm) May 3rd & 24th (9:00 pm) June 7th & 21st (9:30 pm) July 5th & 19th (9:30 pm) August 16th & 30th (9:00 pm) September 13th & 27th (8:00 pm) October 11th & 25th (7:00 pm) , ...

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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 centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non- , ...
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31 Tricks & Trails Tricks & Trails 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wind your way through a pumpkin-lit trail and receive treats from larger-than-life woodland creatures along the way. You’ll end up at the Event Barn for Creature Features, stories, fun crafts, and snacks. Vote for your favorite pumpkin created by KNC staff as we celebrate our 65th Anniversary. Fun for the whole f , ...
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