Name: Surviving the Snow: Nature Day Camp Series
Start: 2026-02-02
End: 2026-02-02
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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2 Surviving the Snow: Nature Day Camp Series Surviving the Snow: Nature Day Camp Series 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Bundle up and step into the wild world of winter survival! Campers will explore how mammals stay warm, find food, and adapt to snowy habitats through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and creative play. From tracking animal footprints to testing out winter survival strategies, kids will discover the clever ways , ... Mammal Magic: Nature Day Camp Series Mammal Magic: Nature Day Camp Series 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a cozy winter adventure as we explore how mammals stay warm, survive, and thrive in the cold! Through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and playful learning, campers will discover the amazing superpowers furry animals use—like hibernation, camouflage, and winter adaptations. Get ready for a magical , ...
3 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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7 Winter Adaptation Walk Winter Adaptation Walk 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday, February 7 at 2 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: Visitor Center Lobby When we go out in winter, we bundle up in our best coats and mittens. But what do our local animals do to survive? Join us as we talk about the diversity of winter survival strategies on display here in Michigan. Dress warmly and be ready for , ...

8 Avian Arts Exhibition Artist Reception Avian Arts Exhibition Artist Reception 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm KNC has invited artists and photographers of all ages to showcase their creative talents for the Avian Arts Exhibition contest. This event is designed to inspire a deeper appreciation for birdlife and promote awareness of avian species through visual storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or an avid birdw , ...
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10 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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12 Silver Maples: Introduction to Recycling with Schupan Sustainability Silver Maples: Introduction to Recycling with Schupan Sustainability 11:00 am - 1:00 pm February 12, 11 am – 1 pm Audience: Geared for Adults 50+, but all are welcome Meet: Front desk in the Visitor Center What really happens to your recycling after you put something in your curbside recycling bin? Does it just end up in the landfill anyway? Is recycling really real? Join an expert from Schupan’s sustai , ...
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14 Story Corner Story Corner 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Corner Saturdays, February 14, March 14, April 11, & May 9, 10-11 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! February 14- Moon Song, Mic , ...

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17 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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21 Science Speaks: Ichthyology with Dr. Bloom Science Speaks: Ichthyology with Dr. Bloom 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday, February 21 at 2 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: Visitor Center Auditorium Join local WMU evolutionary ichthyologist Devin Bloom for an exciting talk about how fish move through our local waterways, and the ways we view different species of native and non-native fish here in the Great Lakes region. Fee: Inclu , ...

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24 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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27 Spring is Coming: Nature Day Camp Series Spring is Coming: Nature Day Camp Series 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Students will explore how the Spring Equinox brings more daylight, warmer weather, new plant growth, and active wildlife. We’ll explore the ground to notice what signs of winter we see and if we can discover any signs that winter is breaking! Grades 1-5: Full Day, 9 am – 4 pm Fee: $54 KNC members/$60 non-members This s , ... Hello, Spring: Nature Day Camp Series Hello, Spring: Nature Day Camp Series 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Little explorers will learn about the coming first day of spring. Children will look for signs of winter and notice if there are any signs of Spring on the horizon. We’ll warm up, in our imagination and creativity with sun crafts. Campers will learn that spring is a special time when the Earth wakes up, and everything , ...
28 Salve Making Class SOLD OUT Salve Making Class SOLD OUT 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Saturday, February 28, 2-4 pm Audience: Adults Meet: Visitor Center Classroom Winter drying you out? Come learn about the process of creating balms and salves with Herbal Meadows Botanicals. Participants will leave with their very own infused salves to stay moisturized during the dry skin seaso , ... Discover KNC Guided Hike Discover KNC Guided Hike 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturdays, January 24 & February 28, 2 pm Audience: All Ages Meet: Visitor Center Front Desk 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 yo , ...