About Kalamazoo Nature Center
There's a room with a view for every event! Whether you're planning a wedding, memorial, birthday party, graduation party, or business retreat, KNC offers a variety of scenic indoor and outdoor venues just ten minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. We also have spaces available for corporate and non-profit organizations.
Ask about our Wedding and Event Rental Packages!
Included Activities: With your rental fee, your guests will enjoy full access to KNC for the entire duration of your event. We encourage you to explore our exhibits, hike the trails, and tour the sculptures in the arboretum during your time here.
Additional Activities: We offer a variety of optional activities to enhance your event experience. You can get to know one of our animal ambassadors up close, learn about how we care for our native birds of prey with our educators at the new aviary, engage in a mindfulness practice, try a nature scavenger hunt, or take an in-depth guided tour of our current exhibit. Our extensive range of programming add-ons is designed to enhance your event further.
KNC invites all to discover and value nature and is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity in all we do. Please visit our website for complete mission statement and land acknowledgement as well as our community partnerships and programs.
Event Pricing
Barn Wedding Package
Attendees: 0-150
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
weddings
only
Attendees: 0-150 |
$4,900
/event
Pricing for weddings only
Glen Wedding Package
Attendees: 0-100
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
weddings
only
Attendees: 0-100 |
$2,300
/event
Pricing for weddings only
Kids Birthday Party Package
Attendees: 0-60
| Pricing is for
parties
only
Attendees: 0-60 |
$200 - $325
/event
Pricing for parties only
Timber-Framed Barn (Barn Event)
Attendees: 0-200
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-200 |
$1,000
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Cooper's Glen Auditorium
Attendees: 0-140
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-140 |
$300 - $800
/event
Pricing for all event types
Glen Vista Gallery
Attendees: 0-80
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-80 |
$350 - $900
/event
Pricing for all event types
Skylight Classroom
Attendees: 0-60
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-60 |
$275 - $350
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Tree Top Lounge & Deck
Attendees: 0-25
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-25 |
$250 - $300
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Members Room
Attendees: 0-24
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-24 |
$200 - $300
/event
Pricing for meetings only
Carver House
Attendees: 0-50
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-50 |
$550
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Butterfly Hummingbird Garden
Attendees: 0-250
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-250 |
$250 - $1,050
/event
Pricing for all event types
Arboretum Amphitheater
Attendees: 0-200
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
Attendees: 0-200 |
$200 - $1,000
/event
Pricing for all event types
Arboretum Picnic Area
Attendees: 0-80
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-80 |
$150 - $400
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Key: Not Available
Availability
Last Updated: 11/20/2024
Event Spaces
Cooper's Glen Auditorium
Glen Vista Gallery
Tree Top Lounge & Deck
Member's Room
Timber-Framed Barn
The Carver House
Butterfly Hummingbird Garden
Vista Deck
Arboretum Amphitheater
Arboretum Picnic Area
Skylight Classroom
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 200
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 11
- Special Features: KNC is recognized by its peers as one of the top nature centers in the country, featuring 1,100 acres of land that includes a trout stream, river frontage, a regenerative farm, a mid-century modern visitor center, a sculpture park, and more!
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 3,600
- Year Renovated: 2024