With over 1,100 acres at our main KNC campus, located at 7000 North Westnedge Avenue, we have miles of hiking trails, a recently-renovated, mid-century Visitor Center designed by Alden B. Dow, and a wide variety of programs.
Please note; some sites are not open to the public or are available on a reservation system – learn more about each campus below. We hope you’ll visit us soon!
DeLano Farms at 555 West E Avenue, features the 1800s DeLano Homestead, a seasonal CSA, miles of hiking trails, and more. Your visit is included with regular KNC admission, just check in at the main Welcome Station for a DeLano Day Pass. The DeLano Homestead is open during special events.
Heronwood Field Station, a 5000 square foot ecological field station located on over 60 acres, is the home to several projects and programs for students and adults. The station features fully equipped laboratories and a GIS station.
Our award-winning nature preschool, located on Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo, offers experiences typically found in child-centered programs with thirty acres of natural areas serving as an extension of the classroom. Registration opens in February for the following year.
Stryker Nature Preserve, adjacent to Nature’s Way Preschool in Kalamazoo, is home to special series programs, including Sprouts and Homeschool. The Carver House on the SNP campus is also available for corporate and non-profit business rentals.
