FREE 60-90 minute walks designed to promote overall wellness while getting outside and staying healthy throughout the winter months, these walks have it all: educational components led by people eager to share their knowledge of plants, wildlife and the
joy of the natural world with you; stimulating physical activity; new friend possibilities; and great conversations and laughter after the walks should you care to join us for a bite to eat at one of our many fabulous local restaurants. If you’re looking for an activity that complements your regular fitness routine, these walks are for you!
These FREE walks* take place rain, snow or sunshine unless severe weather is predicted. Bring water and binoculars if desired.

Free! No registration required!

*There is an admission fee attached to the Kalamazoo Nature
Center walk to further promote its stewardship programs in
connecting and caring for our natural environment.
adults: $7, seniors: $6, children (4-13) $4.

About the 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 instructor at WMU and KVCC in the area of Environmental Sciences. During his free time he runs a company called “Rent A Rambling Naturalist” throughout the Mid-west. Wil models his life after his mentor John Muir who said “I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness.”

Questions? Please contact:
Barb Bratherton
bbratherton420@comcast.net
Or call Gazelle Sports at 269-342-5996

Click here for winter 2012 schedule

Walkin' on the Wild Side group on January 7, 2012

Gazelle Sports Historic Walks

The Historic Walks are celebrating their 10th anniversary!

Thank you for joining us for the summer/fall 2011 walks! We will begin the program again in 2012 starting in April. Check back in the new year for more details!

Join Gazelle Sports and Lynn Houghton, for our tenth year of historical walking tours around the Kalamazoo area. Lynn Houghton is the Regional History Curator for WMU Archives and Regional History Collections and co-author of “Kalamazoo Lost & Found.” This year we are proud to offer 8 new tours of the 16 tours available for you to enjoy! While enjoying the benefits of walking 1.5 miles, you will be learning about your community's rich diversity in history and architecture. Our 60-90 minute walks are FREE and no registration is neccesary! We look forward to seeing you!

Gazelle Sports Historic Walks are co-sponsored by the Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections.

Free! No registration required!

Questions? Please contact:
Barb Bratherton
bbratherton420@comcast.net
Or call Gazelle Sports at 269-342-5996

Gazelle Sports Historic Walks

The summer/fall 2012 schedule will be available towards the beginning of March 2012.

Nordic Walking Clinics

Thank you for joining us for the 2011 clinics! We will start back up again in March 2012 and likely go through October. More details to come soon!

at Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo

FREE demonstration clinics! Nordic walking is perfect for all fitness levels especially those recovering from sports injuries.

Nordic walking is a way of walking utilizing specially designed poles that allow you to exercise on any surface. Easy to learn with no more physical exertion than regular walking, Nordic walking burns more calories, takes in more oxygen, relieves strain on hips, knees and ankles, tones the upper body, improves posture and optimizes time.

Come to a clinic to learn more about the technique and benefits of Nordic walking and receive a 15% discount coupon toward the purchase of your own poles. Poles will be provided for use during the clinics.

FREE! Registration required.

Please contact:
Dana Schmitt
dschmitt@gazellesports.com
(269) 342-5996 Ext. 107

New clinics will start back up in March of 2012. Check back in the new year for more details!