Sunday, April 14, 2019

Spring Events 2019




While this morning's snow wasn't very promising, there have been  signs that Spring is coming.  Blackbirds, Great Blue Herons, and Turkey Vultures have returned.  Turtles have been sunning.  Crocus have been in full flower and the daffodils are starting to blossom.  Kalamazoo's Spring is a great time for hiking, biking, or bird watching.  Warmer temperatures will also bring wildflowers and morels.

Many West Michigan festivals and activities celebrate Spring.

Spring events near Kalamazoo

March 1- April 30 Butterflies are Blooming at Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids
April 20  free admission to the Kalamazoo Nature Center for Earth Day 
April 22 free admission to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for Earth Day   
April 20-28, National Park Week
April 27 Thornapple Woodpecker Festival Middleville 
May 4 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade 1pm St Joseph - Benton Harbor
May 4-12 Tulip Time festival Holland 
May 11-18 Kalamazoo Bike Week Kalamazoo

May 18-19 The Kite Festival at Grand Haven Grand Haven
May 18 Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones 6th Annual Native Plant Sale People's Food Co-op Kalamazoo 

Also consider:
Vegetable planting dates

Earth Day Activities throughout Michigan
Bike Friendly Kalamazoo's  Event listings

Tawas Point Birding Festival Iosco County May 16–18
birdwatching at Bird Trails and Sanctuaries in Michigan

Discover Kalamazoo's event listing

Events from Pure Michigan
 
Gazelle Sports' calendar of West Michigan Races and Events

League of Michigan Bicyclists Michigan Bicycling Calendar

Michigan Festivals and Events Association Events browser

The DNR has calendars of events for State Parks and Recreation Areas.

Sarrett Nature Center's Event list Benton Harbor

Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange  May  Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Hickory Corners

Spring weekend getaways