Winter Walkin` on the Wild Side

GET MOVIN’ this winter with Gazelle Sports
Winter Walkin’
on the
Winter Warm Up!
Wild Side
FREE 60-90 minute nature walks.
2015 Walk Schedule
Think winter weather looks better from the inside looking
out? Why not allow us to change your perspective while
enriching you with the healthy benefits of physical
exercise all year ‘round?
No registration is required
You’ll be pleasantly surprised, and maybe even become
passionate about how refreshed and invigorated you’ll
feel in the company of like-minded people spending time
outside in the winter!
Leash up your well-behaved dog and bring a friend to
enjoy the multiple benefits of physical exercise and
learning while experiencing the beauty and wisdom that
nature has to offer. Our walk leaders love the outdoors
and sharing their knowledge with you. Following the
walks, we like to warm up and enjoy further conversation
at one of our fine local food establishments and
encourage you to join us if you’d like.
Your Guides:
David Nesius is an active member of many
nature organizations, including the Asylum Lake
Preservation Association, Audubon Society of
Kalamazoo, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy,
Michigan Botanical Club, Wild Ones and Kalamazoo
Valley Walkers.
Wil Reding is an Environmental Sciences instructor
at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo
Valley Community College. During his free time he
runs a company called “Rent a Rambling Naturalist”
throughout the Midwest. Wil models his life after his
mentor John Muir.
Saturday, January 24, 10:30 am
Asylum Lake Preserve
Saturday, February 21, 10:30 am NEW
Heronwood Field Station
Enjoy a special peek inside KNC’s beautiful
research center that is not usually open to the public!
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 am
Oshtemo Township Park
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center see note below
Walk and maple sugar demonstration followed by
an hour of yoga with Down Dog Yoga Center. Yoga
participants should provide their own mats, if possible.
See other side for location/meeting details.
While there is not a fee for non-members at the Kalamazoo
Nature Center walks, you will want to arrive early to pick up
a guest bracelet at the front desk before proceeding on the
walk. This will allow us to begin on time. Thank you!
At the same time you may wish to pick up KNC
membership information to learn about all of
the great membership advantages.
For more information contact
[email protected] or call Gazelle Sports
at 269-342-5996.
KALAMAZOO • Downtown on the Mall • 269.342.5996
Directions to
Walkin’on the Wild Side walks
Saturday, January 24, 10:30 am
Asylum Lake Preserve
3836 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 am
Oshtemo Township Park
7275 W. Main St., Kalamazoo
As parking space is limited, ride sharing is encouraged.
Meet at the Drake Rd. Prairie parking lot. If the Prairie
parking lot is full, park in the Parkview lot and walk over to
the Prairie lot.
Meet up afterward at Oakwood Bistro, 3003 Oakland Dr.
Oshtemo Township Park is located on the south side of
W. Main St. just west of 7th St. Take the main entrance into
Oshtemo Township Library and turn right at the end of the
main driveway. Continue down through the parking lots to the
Oshtemo Park Trailhead sign. A driveway on your left leads into
a large parking area. If you miss the library entrance, there is
another entrance just down the road on your left.
Meet up afterward at Marta’s Fine Food, 6541 Stadium Dr.,
Kalamazoo.
Saturday, February 21, 10:30 am NEW
Heronwood Field Station
6378 Hart Dr., Kalamazoo
This area features over 60 acres of oak forest, wetlands
and a large pond surrounding a 5,000 square foot home
that was generously donated to the Kalamazoo Nature
Center. The home was converted into an ecological field
station with fully equipped laboratories and a GIS station.
Heronwood focuses on environmental studies for high
school, college and graduate students interested in
pursuing a career related to the environment.
After the walk we will enjoy some warmth and hot
chocolate inside this lovely refurbished building and
learn more about the area.
Take US 131 north to D Ave., turn left (west) onto D Ave. for
1.3 miles. Turn left onto Ravine Rd. for 0.5 miles. Turn right
onto Owen Dr. for 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Hart Dr. for 0.7
miles. Destination - 6378 Hart Dr. - is on your left.
Walks take place rain or shine or snow unless
severe weather is predicted. Dress warm for
winter weather and bring along a water bottle
and binoculars, if desired.
For more information:
[email protected]
or call Gazelle Sports at 269.342.5996.
KALAMAZOO
Downtown on the Mall
269.342.5996
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 am
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo
From US 131: Exit at D Ave. (exit 44) and travel approximately
4 miles east on D Ave. to N. Westnedge Ave. Turn right and go
approximately one mile. Turn left at the Kalamazoo Nature
Center sign. From I-94: Exit at US 131 north (exit 74) and follow
the directions from US 131 above. From downtown Kalamazoo:
Follow Park St. north through downtown Kalamazoo. Park
St. becomes US 131 Business Loop. Follow signs to the right
to N. Westnedge and the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Follow
N. Westnedge approximately 3 miles and turn right at the
Kalamazoo Nature Center sign just past E Ave.
Meet up afterward at the Sports Forum, 803 West Mosel,
Kalamazoo.