About Kalamazoo Nature Center
There's a room with a view for every event! Whether you are planning a wedding, memorial, corporate function, graduation party, or business retreat, KNC has a variety of scenic indoor and outdoor venues just ten minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. We also have venues available for corporate and non-profit organizations.
Activities included! Your guests’ admission to KNC for the whole rental time is included in the rental fee; we hope you’ll explore the exhibits, hike the trails, tour the sculptures in the arboretum, etc. as a part of your time here.
Lots more to do! We have great optional activities to add to your venue. Get to know one of our animal ambassadors up close, visit with our educators at the new aviary to learn about how we care for our native birds of prey, engage in a mindfulness practice, try a nature scavenger hunt, or take an in-depth guided tour of our current exhibit. We offer a huge range of fantastic programming add-ons to enhance your event!
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
Cooper's Glen Auditorium
Attendees: 0-140
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
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meetings
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Attendees: 0-140 |
$300 - $800
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Arboretum Picnic Area
Attendees: 0-80
| Pricing is for
parties
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meetings
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Attendees: 0-80 |
$150 - $400
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Arboretum Amphitheater
Attendees: 0-200
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
weddings
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-200 |
$200 - $1,000
/event
Pricing for weddings and meetings only
Kids Birthday Party Package
Attendees: 0-50
| Pricing is for
parties
only
Attendees: 0-50 |
$200 - $325
/event
Pricing for parties only
Butterfly Hummingbird Garden
Attendees: 0-200
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
weddings
and
parties
only
Attendees: 0-200 |
$250 - $1,050
/event
Pricing for weddings and parties only
Skylight Classroom
Attendees: 0-60
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
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meetings
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Attendees: 0-60 |
$275 - $350
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Glen Vista Gallery
Attendees: 0-80
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
and
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-80 |
$350 - $900
/event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Camp Barn & Camp Campus (Barn Event)
Attendees: 0-200
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
parties
only
Attendees: 0-200 |
$1,000
/event
Pricing for parties 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
Barn Wedding Package
Attendees: 0-150
| Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
weddings
only
Attendees: 0-150 |
$4,900
/event
Pricing for weddings 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
meetings
only
Attendees: 0-50 |
$550
/event
Pricing for meetings only
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Availability
Last Updated: 11/3/2024
Event Spaces
Carver House
Timber-Framed Barn
Cooper's Glen Auditorium
Glen Vista Gallery
Vista Deck
Member's Room
Hummingbird Butterfly Garden
Amphitheater
Tree Top
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: 150
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 10
- Special Features: KNC is recognized by its peers as one of the top nature centers in the country with 1,100 acres including trout stream and river frontage, regenerative farm, mid-century modern visitor center, sculpture park, and more.
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 3,600
- Year Renovated: 2024