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          • There is always something new to do at KNC with featured programs every month for kids and adults. Over 14 miles of hiking trails wind through some of the most special habitats in Michigan.

            Now open: KNC’s special exhibit, Up in the Air: Birds Navigating the Anthropocene

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            Learn more on camps for Ages 4 – Grade 12 here >

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          • Winter Story at creek
          • Registration for 2023-24 Nature’s Way Preschool classes opens to new families February 15 at Noon.

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          • KNC’s scientific and land management activities include bird banding, community science, conservation work for endangered species, and managing wildlife habitat.

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          • KNC has a variety of scenic indoor and outdoor venues for your special event or retreat just ten minutes from downtown Kalamazoo!

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          • KNC membership gives you access to our Visitor Center, trails, exhibits, programs, and events with free admission for one year.

            Purchase or renew a Membership >

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          • Beech Maple Trail in early fall
          • From summer camp to preschool, public programs, research, and conservation, our goal is to inspire everyone to experience nature everyday. You can help.

            Support KNC >

    MENUMENU
    • Visit
          • Plan Your Visit
          • Calendar
          • Trails
          • About KNC
          • Equity
          • Exhibits
          • Arts at KNC
          • Source Pond Trail in Fall
          • There is always something new to do at KNC with featured programs every month for kids and adults. Over 14 miles of hiking trails wind through some of the most special habitats in Michigan.

            Now open: KNC’s special exhibit, Up in the Air: Birds Navigating the Anthropocene

            Learn more >

    • Programs
          • Calendar
          • Programs & Events
          • Camp
          • DeLano Farms
          • Terry Todd International Speaker Series
          • Registration is now open for Summer Camp!

            Learn more on camps for Ages 4 – Grade 12 here >

    • Education
          • School & Group Programs
          • Nature's Way Preschool
          • Fair Food Matters
          • Heronwood
          • Resources
          • Winter Story at creek
          • Registration for 2023-24 Nature’s Way Preschool classes opens to new families February 15 at Noon.

            Learn more >

    • Conservation
          • Community Science
          • Ecological Services
          • Land Management
          • Research
          • Emma Pitcher Prairie
          • KNC’s scientific and land management activities include bird banding, community science, conservation work for endangered species, and managing wildlife habitat.

            Learn more >

    • Rentals
          • Rent a Space
          • Indoor Venues
          • Outdoor Venues
          • Rental Packages
          • Business Rentals
          • Birthday Parties
          • Pricing
          • Rent the Timber Framed Barn
          • KNC has a variety of scenic indoor and outdoor venues for your special event or retreat just ten minutes from downtown Kalamazoo!

            Learn more >

    • Membership
          • Become a Member
          • Photographer
          • Non Profit
          • Financial Assistance
          • Reciprocal Membership
          • Habitat Haven Trail September
          • KNC membership gives you access to our Visitor Center, trails, exhibits, programs, and events with free admission for one year.

            Purchase or renew a Membership >

    • Support
          • Donate Now
          • Ways to Give
          • Gifts of Nature
          • Join the Team
          • Sponsorships
          • Tributes & Planned Giving
          • Beech Maple Trail in early fall
          • From summer camp to preschool, public programs, research, and conservation, our goal is to inspire everyone to experience nature everyday. You can help.

            Support KNC >

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April 2023
Preschool Explorers looking under rocks
Apr 04 2023

Preschool Explorers

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Sprouts
Apr 05 2023

Sprouts at SNP

Stryker Nature Preserve
Beech Maple Trail in early fall
Apr 06 2023

Great Blazes!

Kids Night Out
Apr 07 2023

Kids’ Night Out

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Apr 08 2023

Curiosity Hour in the Outside Inside Room

DeLano Homestead
Apr 08 2023

Returning & Reskilling at DeLano Homestead

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Fairy House
Apr 08 2023

Fairy House Fun: Fairy House Boats

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Preschool Explorers looking under rocks
Apr 11 2023

Preschool Explorers

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Woodland Wonders
Apr 11 2023

Woodland Wonders: 6-week spring session

Stryker Nature Preserve
Apr 12 2023

Mindfulness Yoga with Alicia 

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HOURS & ADMISSION

HOURS

KNC Trails | 9 am - 6 pm daily

Visitor Center | Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm

ADMISSION

KNC Members free, Non-Members: $7 adult, $6 senior, $4 children 4-17, 3 and under free

Evening Rates 5-6 pm: KNC Members free, Non-Members: $5 adult, $4 senior, $3 children 4-17, 3 and under free

Safe and easy pre-paid admission available now! Purchase admission here.

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