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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 Register@NatureCenter.org for details 

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Preschool Explorers

Preschool Explorers
10:00 am - 11:00 am
young children walking in forest on a nature program
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 a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member ch , ...
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Homeschool: Explorations 

Homeschool: Explorations 
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Homeschool families—come join the fun at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Homeschool students can experience the excitement of a school field trip, complete with hands-on exploration and outdoor adventures.  This drop-off program is designed just for ages 5–9 and brings learning to life through nature-based activities. One , ...

Camp Open House

Camp Open House
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kick off a great summer at the Camp Open House! Is this your child’s first time at camp, or are they moving into a new age group? Come to Camp Open House! Tour the campgrounds, meet our friendly staff, and get a glimpse of what a day at camp is like. Kids can enjoy fun group games while adults have the opportunity to , ...

Summer Exploration Series

Summer Exploration Series
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Summer Exploration Kalamazoo Nature Center
Looking for ways to keep your brain going all summer long? The Summer Exploration series is a great way for elementary and middle school scientists to get involved in ecology alongside their grown-ups.   Register for June 4– Slime and Scales: Learn about salamanders, snakes, turtles, and all things cold-bloo , ...
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Partner Program: Turtle Graduation Party

Partner Program: Turtle Graduation Party
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
turtle graduation party kalamazoo nature center
This is a partner program with the Michigan Amphibian and Reptile Sanctuary All winter long, rescued baby turtles have been growing strong at the Michigan Amphibian and Reptile Sanctuary, but it’s finally time to graduate and be released into the wild!   Come meet this year’s graduating class of native turtles and lear , ...

Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling
10:00 am - 11:30 am
nature journaling kalamazoo nature center
Immerse yourself in the art of slowing down, looking closely, and connecting more deeply with the natural world. These nature journaling workshops are designed for anyone—who wants to cultivate a mindful, creative practice that blends observation, writing, and sketching.  These workshops invite you to step outdoors (or , ...

Prairie Wildflower Walk

Prairie Wildflower Walk
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prairie Wildflower Walk kalamazoo nature center
Travel our Emma Pitcher Prairie to learn about Michigan’s beautiful native prairie flowers and leave with a better understanding of the beautiful ecosystems that once covered our continent.     Meet: Visitor Center front desk Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; KNC Members free! Audience: All ages Date: Saturd , ...
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Plein Air Art Group

Plein Air Art Group
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Plein air art group kalamazoo nature center
Looking to relax and unwind with some outdoor art? Stop by for an informal plein air painting and sketching group to sketch the beautiful landscapes of the nature center. We’ll hike from the visitor center together, and learn a little about our ecosystems as we capture them on canvas.  Please bring your own art supplie , ...
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Preschool Explorers

Preschool Explorers
10:00 am - 11:00 am
young children walking in forest on a nature program
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 a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member ch , ...
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Sprouts Summer Session Begins

Sprouts Summer Session Begins
10:00 am - 11:30 am
With the start of summer just around the corner, we’re ready for another season of discovery! Our Sprouts program is perfect for young children aged 3 and under, with their caregivers to get outside and explore. Sprouts will meet at Stryker Nature Preserve, 2315 Angling Road in Kalamazoo. On Wednesdays for 6 weeks; we , ...
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Silver Maples: Welcome to DeLano Farm

Silver Maples: Welcome to DeLano Farm
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Silver maples delano farm
Summer is here on the farm! Come take a tour of the farm at KNC’s historic homestead, and learn about what lets an organic farm like ours stay growing year after year. After, we’ll enjoy some of this year’s harvest together!  Date: June 11, 11:00AM – 1:00PM Audience: This program is geared for adults 50 and up, b , ...

Forest to Shore Lecture Series

Forest to Shore Lecture Series
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
kalamazoo nature center river
KNC is proud to partner with the Michigan Maritime Museum for a series of exciting lectures about our Great Lakes!  Please click on each date to register: Thursday, June 11, 2026– Commercial Fishing on Lake Michigan – From Gill Nets to Grog explores the rich, often gritty history of one of the Great Lakes’ most i , ...
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Saturday Story Time

Saturday Story Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday story time kalamazoo nature center
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!    June 13– Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer by Kenard Pak  July 18– Cicada Symphony by Sue Fl , ...

Yoga with Apral

Yoga with Apral
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Yoga with Apral Kalamazoo nature center
Yoga is a great way to recenter yourself, connect with your surroundings, and strengthen your body. Join us and instructor Apral Milar-Corcoran for a course that’s great for beginners, returning practitioners, or anyone looking for a relaxing experience.   Please bring your own yoga mat.  Date: Saturday, June 13, 10:00 , ...

Summer Solstice Drumming

Summer Solstice Drumming
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Drum
Summer is here! Celebrate the celestial turn of the seasons with the powerful drumming of Carolyn Koeble, and build a deeper connection with the natural world through the power of sound.  Saturday, June 13, 11:30AM – 12:30PM Fee: Non-members $15, Members $12 Please Register > Audience: All ages Meet: Amphithea , ...

Discover KNC Guided Hike

Discover KNC Guided Hike
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
discover KNC guided hike
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 your best trail shoes! Hot tea will be provided- help us reduce waste by bringing your own travel mug , ...
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Preschool Explorers

Preschool Explorers
10:00 am - 11:00 am
young children walking in forest on a nature program
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 a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member ch , ...
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Golf Cart Tour

Golf Cart Tour
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Golf cart tours kalamazoo nature center
Enjoy KNC at a whole new speed! Hop on the golf cart as we take a binocular tour of some of our most beautiful habitats. Binoculars will be provided.   Register for June 18, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for June 18, 12:00 – 1:00PM Register for July 23, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for July 23, 12:00 R , ...

Golf Cart Tour

Golf Cart Tour
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Golf cart tours kalamazoo nature center
Enjoy KNC at a whole new speed! Hop on the golf cart as we take a binocular tour of some of our most beautiful habitats. Binoculars will be provided.   Register for June 18, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for June 18, 12:00 – 1:00PM Register for July 23, 10:00 – 11:00AM Register for July 23, 12:00 R , ...

Summer Exploration Series

Summer Exploration Series
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Summer Exploration Kalamazoo Nature Center
Looking for ways to keep your brain going all summer long? The Summer Exploration series is a great way for elementary and middle school scientists to get involved in ecology alongside their grown-ups.   Register for June 4– Slime and Scales: Learn about salamanders, snakes, turtles, and all things cold-bloo , ...
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Linocut Workshop

Linocut Workshop
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Linocut Workshop kalamazoo nature center
Linocut is a great beginner’s step into the world of printmaking, producing beautiful stamps with just a little dedication and patience. Come learn a new art form, and take home something beautiful to print with again and again!    Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 – 11:30AM Meet: Visitor Center Classroom Fee: No , ...

Habitat Walk

Habitat Walk
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
habitat walk kalamazoo nature center
There’s life all around us, finding niches and resources to survive in every corner. We’ll hike through one of our trails and talk about what makes a habitat, which habitats we have here, and how we can encourage healthy habitats in our own homes and neighborhoods!     Meet: Visitor center front desk Fee: Included , ...

Partner Program: Queer Theatre Kalamazoo Presents: 12 Hour Playfest

Partner Program: Queer Theatre Kalamazoo Presents: 12 Hour Playfest
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Queer Theatre Kalamazoo Presents: 12 Hour Playfest kalamazoo nature center
Come see an assortment of short, nature-themed plays written and performed by local artists! The catch? The artists will only have 12 hours to write, direct, and rehearse, based on a prompt given that morning!  When curtain rises, you’ll be able to see the ways that the artists have innovated, problem-solved, and bloss , ...
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Preschool Explorers

Preschool Explorers
10:00 am - 11:00 am
young children walking in forest on a nature program
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 a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member ch , ...
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Jigsaw Puzzle Night

Jigsaw Puzzle Night
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jigsaw Puzzle Night Kalamazoo Nature Center
Do you fancy yourself a jigsaw genius? Gather a team of puzzle picassos for another Jigsaw Puzzle Night! Teams will have 2 hours to complete a 550 piece puzzle from our collection, with the fastest team winning a prize. Just here to take your time? No worries! All teams will take home their puzzle, and you can always t , ...
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Firefly Night Hike

Firefly Night Hike
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
firefly night hike kalamazoo nature center
Experience the magic of a prairie at dusk on our Firefly Night Hike! Stroll along the broad, winding trail through the prairie on a unique adventure that highlights the wonder of the natural world and shows why protecting our prairies can keep the sparkle in our summer nights, and stop by the amphitheater at 8:30 and 1 , ...
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Fish of Michigan Guided Hike

Fish of Michigan Guided Hike
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fish of Michigan Guided Hike kalamazoo nature center
We live in one of the most vibrant freshwater ecosystems in the world, with over 130 species of fish here in our state. We’ll walk out to the Kalamazoo River, and talk about the rich diversity of our fishy neighbors.     Meet: Visitor Center front desk Fee: Included in regular KNC admission; KNC Members free! Audi , ...

Cyanotype Workshop

Cyanotype Workshop
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cyanotype workshop kalamazoo nature center
Drop by the classroom to explore the vibrant art form of cyanotype! We’ll use natural materials and the power of the sun to make captivating prints for a fun and easy craft.   Date: Saturday, June 27 from 12:00 – 1:00PM Meet: Visitor Center Classroom  Audience: Adults Fee: Included with regular KNC admission, me , ...
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Preschool Explorers

Preschool Explorers
10:00 am - 11:00 am
young children walking in forest on a nature program
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 a story, a movement activity and a craft. Learn more about this popular program and register here > Fee: $8/Member child, $10/Non-Member ch , ...
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Summer Exploration Series

Summer Exploration Series
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Summer Exploration Kalamazoo Nature Center
Looking for ways to keep your brain going all summer long? The Summer Exploration series is a great way for elementary and middle school scientists to get involved in ecology alongside their grown-ups.   Register for June 4– Slime and Scales: Learn about salamanders, snakes, turtles, and all things cold-bloo , ...
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