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Kalamazoo Nature Center

7000 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI
616-381-1574
Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Kalamazoo
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The place for a stroll or a hike or just to soak up nature and wildlife. Lots of trails, fun for everyone -- we bring a bottle for the spring water near the creek. More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Took my family there last summer. What a waste of time. This place has very little to see. And not much to do. Everything is poorly marked, very little informtion available. Forget asking the staff for help. Not unless you want your head chewed off. The old lady behind the front desk was as nasty as she could be. The... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We have been going to the maple sugar festival for years whether it is cold or warm. I think it is great. A membership to the nature center is well worth it especially if you live down the road from it. You can go anytime and walk many different trails and see lots of cool stuff. More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Great marked nature trail system with one trail going down to the Kalamazoo River bank and several others through old growth forest at the DeLano homestead, connected by a new tunnel. The interpretative center is geared towards the young and old. More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Wonderful suprise. Lot's of walking, great excercise. More

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kalamazoo, michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

indoors for 2+ years any weather : beautiful short 1-3 miles walk or use the connection to Kalamazoo River Trail 20 miles with or without bike More

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traversecity
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

It was easy to find. Our kids enjoyed the travel a lot. Will go again in spring to take a walk at the trails. More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

The Maple sugaring events are especially fun for families with different aged children. The barn animals is always a hit with kids More

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Dowagiac, Michigan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

good picnic areas, the butterfly garden is nice, the scenic paths easy to follow. nature center has lots to learn. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

great outdoor learning center for the entire family, great summer camp. More

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