Events and Activities
Unless otherwise indicated, all SWMLC events are free and open to the public.
Please check this page frequently as we add more events to the calendar.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Starry Night at the Preserve
A Starry Night at the Preserve with Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Wau-Ke-Na, W.E. Smith Preserve - South Tract Saturday, October 10 7 - 9 pm A Starry Night at the Preserve with Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Wau-Ke-Na, W.E. Smith Preserve - South Tract Saturday,...
Fall Storytime
Fall Storytime – with Crafts! With Allegan District Library Armintrout-Milbocker Nature PreserveFriday, October 210 am - 12 pmFall Storytime – with Crafts! With Allegan District Library Armintrout-Milbocker Nature PreserveFriday, October 210 am - 12 pmNo registration...
Self-Guided Storybook Hike: Leaf Man
Leaf Man Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Portman Nature PreserveOctober 1 - 28Celebrate fall by following along with the adventures of Leaf Man, written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Over mountains, rivers and orchards, where will Leaf Man go? As you hike the colorful...
Mingle with the Moths
Mingle with the Moths Chipman PreserveFriday, September 188:30 - 10:30 amMingle with the Moths Chipman PreserveFriday, September 188:30 - 10:30 am This event is FREE but space is limited!Please register by Wednesday, September 16.This event is FREE but space is...
Self-Guided Storybook Hike: A Seed is Sleepy
A Seed is Sleepy Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Bow in the Clouds PreserveSeptember 3 - 29Walk the trails at Bow in the Clouds Preserve while you learn all about seeds— from their life cycles to all the ways they get around. Just like us, seeds can be secretive, sleepy and...
Pilgrim Haven Rocks!
Pilgrim Haven Rocks! Pilgrim Haven Natural AreaTuesday, August 410 - 11:30 am In partnership with Michigan Geological SurveyPilgrim Haven Rocks! Pilgrim Haven Natural AreaTuesday, August 410 - 11:30 am In partnership with Michigan Geological SurveyPlease register by...
Pollinator Hike
This event has been CANCELED due to illness. We're very sorry for any inconvenience and hope you will sign up for future guided nature hikes with SWMLC! Pollinator Hike Chipman PreserveTuesday, August 255:30 - 7 pm In partnership with Comstock Township Parks &...
Self-Guided Storybook Hike: Turtle Splash!
Turtle Splash!Countdown at the Pond Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Spirit Springs SanctuaryJuly 3 - July 31Turtle Splash!Countdown at the Pond Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Spirit Springs SanctuaryJuly 3 - July 31All month long at Spirit Springs Sanctuary, hike along the pond...
Butterfly Hike
POSTPONED DUE TO UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY! Butterfly Hike Chipman PreserveThursday, July 16NEW DATE: Thursday, July 235:30 - 7 pmPOSTPONED DUE TO UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY! Butterfly Hike Chipman PreserveThursday, July 16NEW DATE: Thursday, July 235:30 - 7 pmThis event is...
Porter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening!
Porter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening! Friday, June 19, 11 am Located directly across the street from Pilgrim Haven Natural Area on 18th Ave., South Haven, MI. Hosted by SWMLC and South Haven Area Recreation AuthorityPorter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening! Friday, June 1911 am...
Oak Savanna Hike
Oak Savanna Hike Chipman PreserveSaturday, June 2010 am - 12 pm Hosted by SWMLC and Kalamazoo Area Wild OnesOak Savanna Hike Chipman PreserveSaturday, June 2010 am - 12 pm Hosted by SWMLC and Kalamazoo Area Wild OnesThis event is FREE but limited to 25...
HOP! Kickoff Party!
HOP!Kick Off Party! Chipman PreserveThursday, June 184 - 6 pmDuring this special kick off event, you can register for the program, decorate your hiking stick or bracelet, and pick up your first medallion!HOP!Kick Off Party! Chipman PreserveThursday, June 184 - 6...
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Earth Day Work Party!
Earth DayWork Party! Bow in the Clouds PreserveSaturday, April 189 am - 12 pmEarth DayWork Party! Bow in the Clouds PreserveSaturday, April 189 am - 12 pmLimited to 30 participants. Please let us know you're coming so we can have plenty of tools and snacks on hand!...
You Can Make the World a Better Place for Birds
ONGOING
We need YOUR help in counting birds at SWMLC preserves!
Soundwalk
ONGOING
“On this walk, I’ll ask you to change your focus, to concentrate on what you hear when in nature.” – Sharon Gill
UPCOMING EVENTS
Starry Night at the Preserve
A Starry Night at the Preserve with Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Wau-Ke-Na, W.E. Smith Preserve - South Tract Saturday, October 10 7 - 9 pm A Starry Night at the Preserve with Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Wau-Ke-Na, W.E. Smith Preserve - South Tract Saturday,...
Fall Storytime
Fall Storytime – with Crafts! With Allegan District Library Armintrout-Milbocker Nature PreserveFriday, October 210 am - 12 pmFall Storytime – with Crafts! With Allegan District Library Armintrout-Milbocker Nature PreserveFriday, October 210 am - 12 pmNo registration...
Self-Guided Storybook Hike: Leaf Man
Leaf Man Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Portman Nature PreserveOctober 1 - 28Celebrate fall by following along with the adventures of Leaf Man, written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Over mountains, rivers and orchards, where will Leaf Man go? As you hike the colorful...
Mingle with the Moths
Mingle with the Moths Chipman PreserveFriday, September 188:30 - 10:30 amMingle with the Moths Chipman PreserveFriday, September 188:30 - 10:30 am This event is FREE but space is limited!Please register by Wednesday, September 16.This event is FREE but space is...
Self-Guided Storybook Hike: A Seed is Sleepy
A Seed is Sleepy Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Bow in the Clouds PreserveSeptember 3 - 29Walk the trails at Bow in the Clouds Preserve while you learn all about seeds— from their life cycles to all the ways they get around. Just like us, seeds can be secretive, sleepy and...
Pilgrim Haven Rocks!
Pilgrim Haven Rocks! Pilgrim Haven Natural AreaTuesday, August 410 - 11:30 am In partnership with Michigan Geological SurveyPilgrim Haven Rocks! Pilgrim Haven Natural AreaTuesday, August 410 - 11:30 am In partnership with Michigan Geological SurveyPlease register by...
Pollinator Hike
This event has been CANCELED due to illness. We're very sorry for any inconvenience and hope you will sign up for future guided nature hikes with SWMLC! Pollinator Hike Chipman PreserveTuesday, August 255:30 - 7 pm In partnership with Comstock Township Parks &...
Self-Guided Storybook Hike: Turtle Splash!
Turtle Splash!Countdown at the Pond Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Spirit Springs SanctuaryJuly 3 - July 31Turtle Splash!Countdown at the Pond Self-GuidedStorybook Hike Spirit Springs SanctuaryJuly 3 - July 31All month long at Spirit Springs Sanctuary, hike along the pond...
Butterfly Hike
POSTPONED DUE TO UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY! Butterfly Hike Chipman PreserveThursday, July 16NEW DATE: Thursday, July 235:30 - 7 pmPOSTPONED DUE TO UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY! Butterfly Hike Chipman PreserveThursday, July 16NEW DATE: Thursday, July 235:30 - 7 pmThis event is...
Porter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening!
Porter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening! Friday, June 19, 11 am Located directly across the street from Pilgrim Haven Natural Area on 18th Ave., South Haven, MI. Hosted by SWMLC and South Haven Area Recreation AuthorityPorter Legacy Dunes Grand Opening! Friday, June 1911 am...
Oak Savanna Hike
Oak Savanna Hike Chipman PreserveSaturday, June 2010 am - 12 pm Hosted by SWMLC and Kalamazoo Area Wild OnesOak Savanna Hike Chipman PreserveSaturday, June 2010 am - 12 pm Hosted by SWMLC and Kalamazoo Area Wild OnesThis event is FREE but limited to 25...
HOP! Kickoff Party!
HOP!Kick Off Party! Chipman PreserveThursday, June 184 - 6 pmDuring this special kick off event, you can register for the program, decorate your hiking stick or bracelet, and pick up your first medallion!HOP!Kick Off Party! Chipman PreserveThursday, June 184 - 6...
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Earth Day Work Party!
Earth DayWork Party! Bow in the Clouds PreserveSaturday, April 189 am - 12 pmEarth DayWork Party! Bow in the Clouds PreserveSaturday, April 189 am - 12 pmLimited to 30 participants. Please let us know you're coming so we can have plenty of tools and snacks on hand!...
You Can Make the World a Better Place for Birds
ONGOING
We need YOUR help in counting birds at SWMLC preserves!
Soundwalk
ONGOING
“On this walk, I’ll ask you to change your focus, to concentrate on what you hear when in nature.” – Sharon Gill
SWMLC’S COVID-19 POLICIES
UPDATED WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021
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Per MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services), masks are no longer required outdoors, but those not considered fully vaccinated by current CDC standards must still wear a mask indoors.
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Please stay away if you feel ill or are exhibiting any symptoms.
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We are following current MDHHS outdoor gathering capacity limits.
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Our office is open by appointment only.