State Park Events

Triathletes throughout Michigan have long considered the Island Lake State Recreation Area, home of the Island Lake Triathlon, an epic training destination, ideal for any athlete preparing for a multisport event. Set within a 4,000-acre park in Livingston County that offers an "up north" experience

KNC Free Admission Day

The Kalamazoo Nature Center has a number of free admission days throughout the year. We hope you’ll visit us! Become a KNC Member and enjoy free admission all year! Learn more >

Please note, the Visitor Center is closed on certain dates with trails open. Other free admission

Join Ms. Cassie for a Pop-Up Storytime at the Michigan History Museum! Each month we'll explore a new corner of Michigan's past through stories, songs and hands-on fun designed especially for young children and their families. Admission is free, so is parking!

September's theme is mining and will

Calling all homeschool families! Our fall program is all about the history of mining for copper and iron in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 1:30-3 p.m. Enjoy hands-on history with interactive activities geared towards grades K-5. This program is specially designed to be