Notes from You
Use this page to share your experiences with Kleinstuck:
What have you seen? Heard? What is your favorite thing about Kleinstuck? A special place? A particular time of year?
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Too many people are allowing their dogs to be off leash. Earlier this month I was knocked down by a dog and today my small dog (on leash) was mauled by two dogs off leash. On another occasion about a year ago a dog "defended" an exit in such a way that I was afraid to walk past him. All of the dogs in question were described by their "surprised" owners as "always friendly." The truth is no one can predict what a dog will do off leash, out of sight and in a natural setting. There is a leash law in the city--and for good reason! PUT A LEASH ON YOUR DOG.
Richard-
I'm so sorry it took us so long to see this message! We would be happy to accept your donation, which you can mail to Stewards of Kleinstuck, 1307 Hillcrest, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. The Stewards of Kleinstuck is a 501 (c) 3 organization. Thank you again!
Richard Westerman says...We would like to donate $25 to your organizaton but for now do not know how to do it. I'm sure you cn tell me !!
We would like to donate $25 to your organizaton but for now do not know how to do it. I'm sure you cn tell me !!
Jack Urban says...My favorite spot in Kleinstuck is Mr. Fun's House (what's left of it). Years ago, in the 1970's the YMCA operated a summer day camp - Camp A-HomeA - in the preserve. Our son Sam attended it, and learned to play "capture the flag" there. He also learned the apocryphal story about Mr. Fun, the mysterious person who inhabited the preserve and supposedly lived in an old caboose that had been moved onto the property many years before. In the 1970's and '80's the caboose was still visible, though overgrown with weeds and underbrush. Now all that remains is a few iron straps. It's hard to find. It's at the location marked "foundation" on the east side of the property map. Although Sam and his friends never laid on Mr. Fun, it was fun to believe the story. I think so too.
Does anyone know how the caboose got there, and when?
- Jack Urban
I am 16 years old and Ecology/Conservation staff at Rota-Kiwan Scout Preservation. The marsh and the wildlife is beautiful, but the erosion and invasive species control was lacking very much. The Whole time me and my fellow staff member were trying to enjoy the outdoors we couldn't wonder why these problems were so big here and we realized that its because they aren't heard well enough. So here I am telling everyone who reads this to go out to the marsh and look at the erosion, go to a workday and help out !!!
Hi Bruce,
The main loop trail is approximately 3/4 of a mile.
Hi all. Quick question: does anyone know exactly how long the main loop on the Kleinstuck trail is? I'm a recreational runner, and was just wondering about the actual distance. This forum is cheaper than a pedometer, so I'm hoping someone can help! Thanks so much!
Bruce
Carol, I am also a direct Kleinstuck decendent through my mother (Margaret Ihling) whose mom was Pauline Kleinstuck. I also fondly remember exploring the preserve whenever we visited my grandparents (Otto and Pauline Ihling) in Kalamazoon over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays or during the summer months. We typically would start our adventure at my great aunt Irene Klinestuck's home (the Klinestuck family home) and then walk through the woods to the preserve from there. I remember catching frogs, turtles, butterflies and insects there as a kid and quietly watch deer and birds. I vividly remember going their in the fall and winter with my Uncle Ed Ihling and watch him work his dogs as we walked the trails. It was truly amazing what he could make those dogs do with only a few hand signals and whistles. The preserve is truly a wonderful place! Bob Nelson
Beautiful morning.....saw a Hairy, Downey, and Red Bellied Woodpecker, along with a Winter Wren, juncos, blue jays, one Cooper's Hawk, Goldfinches and a Cardinal. We also saw 3 deer and the tail end of a fox. My kids had a great time on our nature walk...will do it again often!:D
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