Trail Programming
The Kalamazoo County Parks Department and the Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County are committed to providing programs and special events to help maximize the benefits of the trail! In partnership with the Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County, the Kalamazoo County Parks Department received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to plan and implement programs/special events that encourage trail usage.
For information on upcoming events/programs, or to request a Program Brochure, please contact the KRV Trail Programming office at (269) 373-5073.
Mission Statement: The mission of Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Programming is to encourage and increase trail usage by planning and implementing programs and events that coincide with eight benefit areas including: health and fitness, tourism, economic development, recreation, transportation, education, quality of life and environmental/land preservation.
To fulfill this mission, Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Programming has established the following goals:
- Offer a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages, and all abilities.
- Involve volunteers to assist with providing a safe, well-maintained trail; as well as various other activities - making civic engagement the cornerstone of our efforts.
- Specifically target non-users.
- Build and maintain partnerships with groups that have similar interests.
Vision: Our vision is to improve the health and well-being of all citizens in Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties by maximizing the benefits of the trail.
KRVT Programming: 3299 Gull Road, Wing 2 Rooms 201 and 204. Phone: 373-5073
KRVT Snowshoe Clinic (1/30/10)
Please join us as a representative from Lee's Adventure Sports provides a demonstration of use on snowshoes. Attendees will receive a general overview on snowshoes, have a chance to try out the equipment, and hear about what to wear and what to eat when venturing out for some winter exercise. A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use free of charge, or you're welcome to bring your own.
When: Saturday, January 30th at 10 a.m.
Who: All ages, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (also: the snowshoes are designed for individuals that weigh 100 lbs. or more).
Where: On the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail beginning at the Paterson St. parking lot (just west of Riverview Dr. on Paterson St.).
Fee: Free
Sign-up: Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 28th as space is limited. Please call 373-5073 for questions and registration.
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Snowflake Safari (2/6/10)
Join us as we look for animal tracks, investigate snow science, and enjoy some exercise on a winter day along the Kalamazoo River. You never know what discoveries you will make when you are with the Kalamazoo Nature Center's Interpretive Naturalist Dan Keto as he leads this exploration on the newest section of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail along Riverview Drive. Please dress to be out in the weather for an hour. (OPTIONAL: snowshoes, cross-country skis if conditions permit.)
When: Saturday, February 6th from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Who: All ages: families, children, adults, and grandparents. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Meet at the KRVT Paterson St. Parking lot, (just west of Riverview Drive on Paterson St.).
Fee: Free
Sign-up: Please call 373-5073 for questions and registration.
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Self-Guided Family Scavenger Hunts
Here's a fun way to make your walk on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail more educational! The KRVT offers plenty of sites along the way and we've compiled some of the highlights in our new Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts! Simply print out one or all of the below documents, take to the trail, and let the search begin! Mail in your completed scavenger hunt to be entered in a monthly drawing for great prizes!
10th Street Scavenger Hunt Flyer | Paterson St. Scavenger Hunt Flyer
