Community Calendar

Get ready to be amazed at our newest interactive exhibit! From the smallest bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond, this immersive experience brings you face-to-face with larger-than-life animatronic pollinators that reveal the secrets of nature’s hardest-working heroes. Explore the critical role these creatures play in sustaining ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring that plants, flowers, and crops thrive. Join us to celebrate their incredible impact! Over 20 animatronic pollinators will be on display, including butterflies, beetles, bees, and the very important Poweshiek Skipperling, which is the star of one of the Zoo's most successful conservation programs.

Get ready to be amazed at our newest interactive exhibit! From the smallest bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond, this immersive experience brings you face-to-face with larger-than-life animatronic pollinators that reveal the secrets of nature’s hardest-working heroes. Explore the critical role these creatures play in sustaining ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring that plants, flowers, and crops thrive. Join us to celebrate their incredible impact! Over 20 animatronic pollinators will be on display, including butterflies, beetles, bees, and the very important Poweshiek Skipperling, which is the star of one of the Zoo's most successful conservation programs.

Get ready to be amazed at our newest interactive exhibit! From the smallest bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond, this immersive experience brings you face-to-face with larger-than-life animatronic pollinators that reveal the secrets of nature’s hardest-working heroes. Explore the critical role these creatures play in sustaining ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring that plants, flowers, and crops thrive. Join us to celebrate their incredible impact! Over 20 animatronic pollinators will be on display, including butterflies, beetles, bees, and the very important Poweshiek Skipperling, which is the star of one of the Zoo's most successful conservation programs.

We put a spell on Zoo! Practice your cackle, grab your cloak and prepare for a ghoulishly good time. Collect sweets at twisted treat stations, immerse yourself in otherworldly entertainment like magicians, fire performers, jugglers, villains and more! A wickedly fun family tradition.

Get ready to be amazed at our newest interactive exhibit! From the smallest bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond, this immersive experience brings you face-to-face with larger-than-life animatronic pollinators that reveal the secrets of nature’s hardest-working heroes. Explore the critical role these creatures play in sustaining ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring that plants, flowers, and crops thrive. Join us to celebrate their incredible impact! Over 20 animatronic pollinators will be on display, including butterflies, beetles, bees, and the very important Poweshiek Skipperling, which is the star of one of the Zoo's most successful conservation programs.

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

We put a spell on Zoo! Practice your cackle, grab your cloak and prepare for a ghoulishly good time. Collect sweets at twisted treat stations, immerse yourself in otherworldly entertainment like magicians, fire performers, jugglers, villains and more! A wickedly fun family tradition.

Come and share a poem, story, joke, or song! Or just come and listen. The Timid Poet Open Mic night is the third Saturday of every month at 2208 Winchell Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008. Whether you’ve just written your first poem or you’re a seasoned pro, this is a great space to share your creativity. Everyone is welcome! Our next Open Mic is Saturday, November 16, 2019. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with readings beginning at 7 p.m. You may bring your books of creative writing to sell. Facilities and snacks are provided by the Phoenix Community Church. You can also keep informed by following the Timid Poet Underground blog or Facebook page at https://timidpoetunderground.blogspot.com or https://facebook.com/timidpoetunderground

Get ready to be amazed at our newest interactive exhibit! From the smallest bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond, this immersive experience brings you face-to-face with larger-than-life animatronic pollinators that reveal the secrets of nature’s hardest-working heroes. Explore the critical role these creatures play in sustaining ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring that plants, flowers, and crops thrive. Join us to celebrate their incredible impact! Over 20 animatronic pollinators will be on display, including butterflies, beetles, bees, and the very important Poweshiek Skipperling, which is the star of one of the Zoo's most successful conservation programs.

We put a spell on Zoo! Practice your cackle, grab your cloak and prepare for a ghoulishly good time. Collect sweets at twisted treat stations, immerse yourself in otherworldly entertainment like magicians, fire performers, jugglers, villains and more! A wickedly fun family tradition.