Cooper Township near Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
90s Branching Out
Photographed by Joel Seewald, March 4, 2026
1. 90s Branching Out Marker
Building on our successes, the Kalamazoo Nature Center strengthens our local and statewide connections to expand opportunities to new audiences.
- Interactive exhibits, accessible trails, and over 1,100 acres of land enhance our visitors' experiences.
- A variety of innovative partnerships are formed to increase the scope of our educational programs.
- We continue our commitment to remain on the forefront of conservation and environmental concerns
Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) banding begins at the Pitsfield Banding Station near Vicksburg (1990-present)
220 acres south of the Interpretive Center is acquired, halting the development of a gravel pit
1991
1st Atlas of Breeding Birds of Michigan is published
1992
20th Anniversary of the Memorial Arboretum (later renamed in honor of Monica A. Evans)
1993
Michigan State Parks Adventure Program begins (1993-2004)
1994
The Birds of Michigan is published
The Upjohn Company (now Pfizer Inc.) site is certified through the Wildlife Habitat Council with leadership from our Community Wildlife program (1994-present)
1995
this page online
1996
Voted "Top Nature Center in the Country" in a survey of our peers
1997
Grand Reopening: Nature Up Close exhibit, Lee Stryker Sun-Rain Room, Martha G. Parfet Butterfly House, accessible trail, and Glen Vista Gallery addition
1998
Bird banders begin collecting ticks and blood samples for Lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), and West Nile (1998-present)
1999
Community Wildlife Program (now Ecological Services) begins partnerships with area golf courses (1999 - present)
Total land base is 3,898 acres
Left photo caption: Award winning Nature Up Close exhibit
Erected by Kalamazoo Nature Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 42° 21.618′ N, 85° 34.99′ W. Marker is near Kalamazoo, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. It is in Cooper Township. It can be reached from Westnedge Ave north of E Ave. Marker is on the bridge leading to the entrance of the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
Photographed by Joel Seewald, March 4, 2026
2. 90s Branching Out Marker
Photo taken from the entrance of the visitor center. This marker is the second one from the left.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 80s Growing Strong (here, next to this marker); 00s Cultivating a Green Future (a few steps from this marker); 70s Spreading Our Roots (a few steps from this marker); 60s Planting Seeds (a few steps from this marker); DeLano Homestead (approx. Ύ mile away); Cooper Congregational Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kindleberger Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Kalamazoo Region (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalamazoo.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, March 4, 2026
3. Kalamazoo Nature Center sign
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
