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Cherith Pickett stands in a corn field holding a soil sampling tool.

The best field trip since elementary school

08.14.25

Earlier this summer I went to a farmers market in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where I bought some ancient grains from Shady Side Farms. Little did I know that my summer job would bring me back to that farm. Initially, when I knew I would be ... Read More

A small-eyed sphinx moth (Paonias myops) on a white sheet with a colored pattern.

Shining a light on moths

08.11.25

When I first arrived at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, I was greeted by thousands of mayflies. This may be your nightmare, but to me, it was thrilling.   Some would say my study species for the summer, the monarch ... Read More

Randall Hatfield stands next to his research poster at the 2025 KBS Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Dragonflies: Not picky eaters, but picky tenants! 

08.06.25

As I wrap up my time at KBS, I have been reflecting on all that went on and what this experience has meant to me. I was initially drawn to KBS because it seemed like an institution with a long history of ecological work, a lot of which was ... Read More

Concertgoers sit under a tent at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station grounds during a past Lakeside Concert event.

Sunday, Aug. 17 | Lakeside Concert, Manor House Tours, Free Bird Sanctuary Admission

07.30.25

Enjoy a late summer afternoon of music next month at the W.K. Kellogg Manor House's annual Tours and Lakeside Concert, set for Sunday, Aug. 17. Tours will begin at noon, and the concert will run from 3 to 5 p.m. The Manor House is located ... Read More

Close up of a bin of dried corn cobs of various colors.

Small grains in Michigan: A reflection on the 2025 Food Grade Grains Field Day

07.30.25

“What was the last delicious whole grain that you had the pleasure of enjoying?” asked Julie Doll, CEO of Michigan Agriculture Advancement. The 90 participants attending the second annual Food Grade Grains Field Day reflected on this ... Read More

The Shah Lab’s Postdoctoral Research Associate Rosemary Martin holding an eastern red-spotted newt from inside the KBS pond lab.

Inside the Pond Lab: Studying climate change through aquatic species at KBS

07.23.25

At Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Dr. Alisha Shah and her team conduct hands-on fieldwork to better understand how climate change affects aquatic related organisms. On June 3, 2025, members of the Shah Lab, ... Read More

Two BioBlitz participants smile while pointing at a plant.

Third annual KBS BioBlitz connects community through science 

07.23.25

Held over two daytime sessions, the third annual W.K. Kellogg Biological Station BioBlitz event invited participants to observe and record as many plant and animal species as possible across the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Volunteers of ... Read More

Participants in a past Field Botany course stand in a prairie with yellow flowers in the foreground.

Wednesday, July 30 | Field Botany Course Begins

07.22.25

How often do you notice a plant in your backyard or along a road, trail or stream, and wonder what it is? Take the guesswork out of identifying plants and broaden your knowledge of plant distribution by joining the W.K. Kellogg Bird ... Read More

Up-close photo of purple coneflowers in bloom.

July – September | Online Birds and Coffee Chats

07.21.25

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about a monthly avian topic during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin at 10 a.m. on Zoom. The basics About The July chat, ... Read More

A person holds a cup of tea in an ornate teacup in front of the fireplace in the Manor House living room.

Tuesday, Aug. 5 | Tea Talk at the Manor House

07.20.25

Have you ever wanted to become a tea drinker but don't even know where to start? Maybe you've tried tea but just haven't found one you like? The basics About The W.K. Kellogg Manor House is hosting a Tea Talk event with local ... Read More

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