Membership
KNC membership gives you access to our Visitor Center, trails, exhibits, programs, and events with free admission for one year. In turn, your membership supports KNC’s award-winning education, research, and conservation programs. Join over 6,000 members from 2,000+ households by joining today!
Membership purchases to the Kalamazoo Nature Center are non-refundable, tax-deductible donations.
When you join, your membership fee directly supports the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s mission. As such, these fees are treated as donations, contributing to the organization’s sustainability and impact.
Membership Benefits
Membership contributions are non-refundable, tax-deductible donations that directly support our mission and ongoing impact All members receive:
Free access to the Nature Center and Trails year-round.
- Free admission for Members
- Free programs throughout the year
- Free Guest – Plus One included with each membership, guest must accompany member
Discounts at the Nature Center
- 10% off purchase at the Trailhead Gifts & Books
- $25 off Kids Birthday and $50 off $500 & up Rentals
- Discounted rates on special programs and events throughout the year
Member-exclusive moments
- Invitations to special events like Jingle Mingle and Member’s Night
- Automatic enrollment into member eNews for updates on events and more
- Quarterly mailed newsletter (Nature Center News)
Reciprocal benefits
- As a part of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Program, members receive free/discounted admission, gift store purchases, and program attendance to more than 140 organizations worldwide
- Free admission in the month of June to participating area organizations through the Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange
Free access to the Nature Center and Trails year-round
- Free admission for Members
- Free programs throughout the year
- Free Guest – Plus One included with each membership, guest must accompany member
Discounts at the Nature Center
- 10% off purchase at the Trailhead Gifts & Books
- $25 off Kids Birthday and $50 off $500 & up Rentals
- Discounted rates on special programs and events throughout the year
Member-exclusive moments
- Invitations to special events like Jingle Mingle and Member’s Night
- Automatic enrollment into member eNews for updates on events and more
- Quarterly mailed newsletter (Nature Center News)
Reciprocal benefits
- As a part of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Program, members receive free/discounted admission, gift store purchases, and program attendance to more than 140 organizations worldwide
- Free admission in the month of June to participating area organizations through the Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange
Membership Discounts Available
- Auto Renewal:
Select Auto Renewal during registration and enter the code AUTORENEW at checkout to receive a one-time 10% discount. Your membership will automatically renew each year at the full price at the end of the month in which you originally purchased it. - 55 & Over, Military or Student:
Receive 15% off with a valid ID. Applicable to Individual, Dual, Household, or Grandparent memberships only - Financial Assistance:
Free Individual, Dual, Household, or Grandparent Membership is available with proof of financial assistance (e.g., SNAP, WIC). This does not include the Household/Grandparent Combo membership. Please complete the Financial Assistance application. Upon approval, you will receive your membership by mail within 2-3 weeks.
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$65
Individual Membership
One named cardholder
Includes: Year-round free admission, Plus One, and discounts on experiences, programs and events
$80
Dual Membership
Two named cardholders
Includes: Year-round free admission, Plus One, and discounts on experiences, programs and events
$95
Household Membership
Two named cardholders and all children living at the same address
$95
Grandparent Membership
Two grandparents and all grandchildren
$200
Spicebush Membership
Two named cardholders and all children living at the same address
Two All-Inclusive Tickets to Maple Sugar Festival, One Individual Membership to give away, 10% facility rental discount, discounts on experiences, programs and events, Recognition in Annual Report
$500
Dogwood Membership
Two named cardholders and all children living at the same address
Two All-Inclusive Tickets to Maple Sugar Festival, One Individual Membership to give away, 15% facility rental discount, discounts on experiences, programs and events, Recognition in Annual Report
$2,500
Lifetime Membership
Two named cardholders and all children living at the same address
Includes: Lifetime free admission, Plus Four,
Two All-Inclusive Tickets to Maple Sugar Festival, One Dual Membership to give away yearly upon request, 20% facility rental discount, discounts on experiences, programs and events, Recognition in Annual Report, Recognition on Beech Lifetime member sign in the Visitor Center, Invitations to Cooper’s Glen Legacy (CGL) semi-annual events.
To purchase a Lifetime Membership, please call us at 269-381-1574 x 32 or email membership@naturecenter.org with any questions!
Individual
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One Cardholder
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Year-round free admission
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Plus One guest each visit
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Discounts on programs and events
Dual
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Two Cardholders
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Year-round free admission
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Plus One guest each visit
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Discounts on programs and events
Household
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Two Cardholders and all children
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Year-round free admission
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Plus One guest each visit
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Discounts on programs and events
Grandparent
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Two Cardholders and all grandchildren
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Year-round free admission
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Plus One guest each visit
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Discounts on programs and events
Spicebush
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Two Cardholders and all children
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Year-round free admission
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Plus Two guests each visit
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Discounts on programs and events
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Two All-Inclusive Tickets to Maple Sugar Festival
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10% facility rental discount
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One Individual Membership to give away
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Recognition in Annual Report
Dogwood
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Two Cardholders and all children
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Year-round free admission
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Plus Three guests each visit
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Discounts on programs and events
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Two All-Inclusive Tickets to Maple Sugar Festival
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One Individual Membership to give away
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15% Facility Rental Discount
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Recognition in Annual Report
Lifetime
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Two Cardholders and all children
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Year-round free admission
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Plus Four guests each visit
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Discounts on programs and events
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Four All-Inclusive Tickets to Maple Sugar Festival
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One Dual Membership to give away yearly upon request
-
20% Facility Rental Discount
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Recognition in Annual Report
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Recognition on Lifetime member sign in the Visitor Center
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Invitations to Cooper’s Glen Legacy (CGL) semi-annual events
To purchase a Lifetime Membership, please call us at 269-381-1574 x 32 or email membership@naturecenter.org with any questions!