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Kalamazoo Nature Center

7000 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI
616-381-1574
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Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Kalamazoo
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Walking on the trails feels like vacation, but it is only 15 minutes from home. Flowers and trees and birds!

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Boulder, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Seemed like a mish-mash, not well planned or maintained. Nature center building--most of the displays worn out and not working--sort of a mess. Parking far from the nature center and restrooms. Beautiful property, though, but hard for the first-time visitor to navigate. No food or beverages for sale. We were disappointed and do not plan to return, but might if... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

I had a membership for a year, which was given to me by volunteering there. I often went there with my family and lets just say it was beautiful. The trees, the gardens, it felt quite good just being there and breathing in that fresh air. It was a great place to relax and to have a picnic with your... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Just spent the week there with 40 ~ 2nd graders and had an fabulous time. Beautiful land, with knowledgeable staff. We learned about nature, science, math, careers, and got to do hiking in the snow on the first day of spring :) ! Okay the last one was God's doing, but it was awesome! Looking forward to purchasing a season... More

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lawton, MI
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Took my son to the Nature Center a year ago last summer. The grounds are very nice and have nice examples of native plants and animals. Problem is that the place is exactly the same as it was when I visited in 2nd grade and that was 35 years ago. If you have small children with young imaginations this will... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

I had a membership for a year, and often took my grandchild there along with another mother and her little ones. It was a great place to let the kids run safely away from traffic, enjoy a picnic, and learn a bit about nature and wildlife.

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Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Very nice nature center. Stumbled onto the place while searching for something to do with kids during an overnight Kzoo trip. We visited for a quick stop in winter and weren't in the mood to explore the expansive outdoor areas and trails, but were still impressed with the exhibits inside. Not extensive, but still enjoyable.

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Kalamazoo, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Very knowledgeable staff, great hiking trails and lots of cool indoor activities for rainy days too.

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Portage, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

The nature center has lots of great paths to walk with a great variety of lengths and difficulties. It has some great indoor exhibits with lots of interactive activities for the kids. It has a nice indoor atrium with lots of plants, some birds, and fish.

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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12 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Fabulously presented museum style center with knowledgeable staff and amazing outdoor attractions. Gardens for picnics and superbly managed hiking trails. Trails not very stroller friendly, but we made it.

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