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Upcoming Museum Events:
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| December 5,6, 12, 13, 19,
20, 26, 27 |
Planetarium Show - "Mystery of the Christmas Star". Friday shows every hour on the hour beginning at 4 p.m. Last show 7 p.m. Museum open until 8 p.m. Saturday shows every hour on the quarter hour beginning at 1:15 p.m. Last show at 4:15 p.m. Museum open until 5 p.m. Watch Trailers
Hourly shows |
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| December 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Sunday Group Planetarium shows - "Mystery of the Christmas Star" reservations required. More info
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| December 22, 23, 29, 30 |
Out of This World Space Adventure (ages 6 -12)
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| December 24 |
Museum Closes at 1 p.m.
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Kalamazoo River Watershed Trips, Tours
and Events
Check
us out on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8pRuRwis8
An
annual event since 2003, Kanoe the Kazoo has introduced over 1,000
area citizens to the beauty and recreational opportunities provided
by the Kalamazoo River and its tributary streams and lakes. As
we go to press, this year eight organizations are offering floats
on various stretches of the Kalamazoo River, its tributaries and
lakes within the watershed.
Pre-registration is required. Trips are on
the Kalamazoo River unless otherwise noted. All trips include
some instruction on stream and riparian ecology and watershed management. Additional
information on each float and registration is available on our registration
page.
May 10 — Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary (517-886-9144)
May 31 — Allegan County Parks and the Allegan Conservation
District (269-686-9088)
June 14 — Binder Park Zoo (269-979-1351 x158)
June 17 — Kalamazoo Nature Center (269-381-1574)
July 17 — Four Township Water Resources Council (269-664-4426)
July 26 — Kalamazoo River Watershed Council (269-978-4606)
August 9 — Calhoun Conservation District and the Battle Creek
Area Clean Waters Partners (269-781-4867 x5)
TBA — Marshall Recreation (269-781-5166)
More info on each float
All trips are designed for fun and discovery with
some instruction on the ecology of the river, streams, lakes and
wetlands, riparian values, and watershed management.

Photograph of the Battle Creek River courtesy
of Richard Burkart
Kanoe the Kazoo:
- Celebrates the watershed
Rediscovers this valuable regional resource
- Educates decision makers
Educates the general public
- Promotes public use and stewardship of the watershed
- Discusses publicly the future of the river and watershed
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Participants need to:
- Furnish their own canoe or kayak, paddles, paddle partner, and life vests (some
floats may have rentals, call to verify or check online)
- Bring a sack lunch and something to drink
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Other possible items to bring:
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Cell phone
- Extra water
- Sunscreen and hat
- Rain gear
- Bug repellant
Please no alcoholic beverages
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Educational and informational displays, speakers,
and demonstrations will be available to help you better understand
and appreciate the land, water, and human resources of your watershed.

Photograph of the Battle Creek River courtesy
of Karen Burkart
Reservations are required.
Please click here to register or
call 269-965-5117
We accept credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, and Discover)
with online registration payable through PayPal. Registration
cost is $4 per registration and goes to Kingman Museum to cover overhead.
Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo Supporters:
Allegan Conservation District
Allegan County Parks
Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners
Calhoun Conservation District
City of Battle Creek
City of Kalamazoo
Four Township Water Resources Council
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
Kingman Museum, Inc.
Marshall Recreation
Michigan Audubon Society |
Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo Sponsors:
City of Battle Creek
City of Kalamazoo
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and huber, Inc.
Pfizer Corp.
Schlatter Design
Allegra Print & Imaging |
For more information or to register contact:
Sara Ann Briggs
Kingman Museum
269-965-5117 |