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Home | Events
A Canada Goose rests in the grass with two goslings.

Sunday, May 10 | Mother’s Day at the Bird Sanctuary

04.24.26

Mother’s Day weekend is a perfect time to visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Spring flowers and trees are in bloom and migration season is underway. The basics About The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will continue the ... Read More

A blue heron stands on a rocky shoreline. Credit to Frank Cone.

April – June | Online Birds and Coffee Chats

04.24.26

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during spring in southwest Michigan, and related topics, during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All ... Read More

Wednesday, April 29 | Dessert with Discussion featuring Dr. Bryan Foster

04.16.26

Join the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, for a talk by KBS Director Dr. Bryan L. Foster. The basics About Dr. Foster joined KBS as director in November 2025. He previously served as ... Read More

Redbud trees bloom along a trail at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Wednesday, April 22 | Free Sanctuary Admission for Earth Day

04.10.26

On Wednesday, April 22, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will be offering free admission in celebration of Earth Day. The basics About There are many ways to enjoy the gifts of nature at the Sanctuary. Take the shorter Paved ... Read More

A red-tailed hawk perches on the top of an enclosure at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Saturday, April 18 | Behind the Scenes: Raptors

03.27.26

Join Sanctuary staff for a special glimpse into caring for the Sanctuary’s resident birds of prey. The basics About Behind the Scenes: Raptors will take place on three different Saturdays this spring and summer, from 10 to 11 ... Read More

Geese and swans gather near the shore of Wintergreen Lake at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Sunday, April 12 | Sustaining the Vision Open House and Free Admission Day

03.26.26

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and W.K. Kellogg Manor House are offering free admission in honor of W.K Kellogg’s birthday, on Sunday, April 12, during Kellogg Biological Station’s annual Sustaining the Vision open house. The ... Read More

A golden-crowned kinglet perches on a tree branch. Credit to Josh Haas.

Wednesday, April 1 | Field Ornithology Course Begins

03.04.26

Bird lovers can choose their own adventures with the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Field Ornithology course, which offers multiple ways to participate. The basics About The course will consist of five lectures, available ... Read More

Close-up of blue pansies with yellow centers.

Wednesday, March 18 | Pansy Bliss Floral Class

02.14.26

Think spring by creating a tabletop garden using pansies during an upcoming make-and-take event offered at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. The basics About Pansies represent spring, new life, and a new season. While ... Read More

A bright red, male Northern Cardinal perches on a snow-covered tree branch against a white background.

January-March | Online Birds and Coffee Chats

02.04.26

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about various avian topics 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 first chat ... Read More

Swans, Canada geese and Mallard ducks gather on an iced-over Wintergreen Lake.

Feb. 14-15 | Winter Bird Hike and Free Admission Day for the Great Backyard Bird Count

02.02.26

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. There also will be a free admission day at the Sanctuary on ... Read More

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