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Birds and Blossoms Celebration
April 12 - May 18
 

Join us in celebrating spring! Throughout the Birds and Blossoms Celebration enjoy extra programs highlighting the return of migratory birds to Michigan, and the emergence of spring wildflowers.  The Nature Center will be open early for Sunrise Hours, to take advantage of the best times. Come on out and take a hike and enjoy spring! Click here to see the full calendar of events.  
 
 
 
green challenge
 

Print out a Green Challenge form, fill it out and turn it in when you visit the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
We are challenging your family, friends, and neighbors to make green changes at home that will reduce impacts on the environment. Households that adopt at least 12 earth-friendly practices will receive a reusable bag, complements of Kalamazoo Nature Center and Lee’sAdventure Sports. Click here for your Green Challenge Form. 

 

 

 
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Connecting Women & Nature:
Learn about ones Nature Through Nature…

Camping and Hiking South Manitou Island

June 13- June 15

Trip Leaders: Sarah Reding and Pam Poley 

Discover a weekend of self expression and nature exploration on South Manitou Island.  By Ferry, arrive on the island and backpack to your site, sleep under the stars and explore the learning available to us through the natural world, our connections to it and how we can benefit from it’s wonders and teachings.  

Family Road Trip: Indiana Dunes
August 8-10, 2008
Trip Leaders: Kara & Josh Haas
 A weekend at the Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center, we’ll sleep in cabins, eat our meals family style in the dining hall and enjoy learning about the dunes as we explore our surroundings.  Perfect getaway for families!


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Begining April 14-May 17
 Trails Open at 7:00AM
Monday-Saturday
 
Monday - Saturday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM to 5:00PM
 
Gates close at 6:00PM
 
Barn Hours:
Open Weekends in May
Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday 1:00AM to 4:00PM  
 
 DeLano Homestead:
Open for special events only
DeLano Parking Lot:
Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
 
KNC Members
FREE
Children (3 & under)
FREE
Children (4-13)
$4.00
Seniors (55+)
$5.00
Adults
$6.00
 
Annual Family Membership $50 
 

 
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|  Kalamazoo Nature Center  |
|  7000 N Westnedge Ave  |  Kalamazoo, MI 49009  | 
| Phone (269) 381-1574  |  Fax (269) 381-2557  |
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