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A Special Presenation
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 The Kalamazoo Nature Center is pleased to welcome Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder."
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 
7:30PM
Michigan State University
Concert Auditorium
Click Here for Details
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DeLano Homestead 150th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, September 20, 10 am – 2 pm
Meet: DeLano Homestead, 555 W. E Ave.
Activities for all ages!
-Tours of the restored 1858 house
-Talk by historical, local author Larry Massie 11 am
-Demonstrations by spinners, weavers, and blacksmiths
-Horse drawn wagon rides
-Meet and talk with DeLano descendants
-Picnic lunch ($8)
-Birthday cake
-Share your DeLano memories
-DeLano Homestead Cookbook, new edition available
-Games on the lawn
The DeLano House was built in 1858 and a house that is 150 years old is something to celebrate! Learn about life on a pioneer farm while we celebrate this historic event! Join us for an hour or the entire afternoon!
Don’t miss Larry Massie’s talk, “Adventures in Michigan’s Past” at 11 am! “Everyone has a story to tell, but not many can tell a tale like Larry Massie!” Michigan is a special place with a rich and colorful heritage second to no other state in the Union. Sprinkled across its grandeur are myriad of musical, magical place names, each with a fascinating story to tell. Best-selling author, historian and dynamic storyteller, Larry B. Massie takes his audience on a pilgrimage into his beloved state’s past as he makes history come alive through his storytelling.
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 Go on an adventure this fall with KNC!
Road Trip: Hawk Mountain, Kempton, PA
Friday October 3rd through Monday October 6th
Meet: KNC Parking Lot, 6am Friday Fee: Members Double Occupancy-$560; Members Single Occupancy-$770; Non-Members Double Occupancy -$595; Non-Members Single Occupancy -$805 (includes a one year membership to KNC)
Pre-Registration and payment required by Wednesday, September 10: (269) 381-1574 x0
Audience: Adults, 14+
Trip Leaders: Kara & Josh Haas
If you’ve ever dreamed of being high in the sky with the birds, this is the trip for you! Hawk Mountain, a wonderful sanctuary in the Pennsylvania Mountains is a special place in fall to see Migratory Hawks soaring, gliding and flying right past you atop a mountain ridge. We will hawk-watch, visit the Visitors Center, and enjoy birding and hiking throughout the weekend. We’ll also provide programming on the importance of these Indicator Species and why Hawks are counted & tallied every season all around the world. Cost covers all transportation, lodging, food, park fees, and expert naturalists every step of the way! Let us do the driving and take care of all the details!
What to expect: We’ll travel as a small group of about 10 people in one of KNC’s large vans, Friday and Monday will be long travel days with about 11 hours of drive time, Saturday and Sunday will be spent exploring Hawk Mountain(www.hawkmountain.org). Meals will consist of picnic lunches, home cooked breakfasts and dinners at local restaurants. Lodging will be at the Hawk Mountain Bed & Breakfast (www.hawkmountainbb.com), very close to the mountain and a great, out of the way setting to rest. (Most rooms have a queen bed however there is one room with two twin beds. Please specify which you would prefer when registering.)
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Admission and Hours
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Regular Hours
Monday - Saturday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM to 5:00PM
Twilight Hours
Wednesday-Sunday
Grounds Open until Dusk
Barn Hours:
Tuesday -Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday 1:00AM to 4:00PM
September Barn Hours:
Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm
Last Day of the Barn Season: Sunday September 28
Join us for Harvest Time at the Barn at 2PM
Butterfly House is open until first freeze
DeLano Homestead:
Open for special events only
DeLano Parking Lot: and Grounds
Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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KNC Members
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FREE
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Children (3 & under)
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FREE
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Children (4-13)
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$4.00
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Seniors (55+)
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$5.00
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Adults
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$6.00
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Annual Family Membership $50
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Directions to the
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Click on Image for Google Maps
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More Fall Road Trips with KNC!
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Kayaking the Les Cheneaux Islands
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Friday, September 26, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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Connecting Women & Nature. Learn about one's nature through nature with KNC's Sarah Reding and ASCW Group Leader Pam Poley as they guide you through a weekend of self expression and nature exploration.
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Chicago Road Trip: Museum of Science and Industry
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Friday, October 10, 2008 at 7:00 AM
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Spend a day at the Museum of Science & Industry! Our visit will coincide with the special Smart Home: Green & Wired exhibit where we will explore a real, three-story modular and sustainable “green” home located in the Museum’s own backyard.
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