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  • Images of microscopic plankton of different shapes, in a fluorescent green light against a dark background.

    Excellence in aquatic ecology


    Professor Elena Litchman awarded prestigious honor for her contributions to the field.
    About the award>
  • Panorama photo of plants in black plastic pots sitting on a table inside a greenhouse, that are part of Borges's research.

    Making natural connections


    Graduate student Isabela Borges wins award for research exploring effects of inbreeding on plant-rhizobia mutualism.
    About the award>
  • Purple and yellow wildflowers against the backdrop of a cornfield.

    A singular year


    Join us as we revisit notable news of 2019-20 and look forward with anticipation.
    Read the annual report>

News

Isabela Borges crouches in a field at the KBS Long-term Ecological Research site, using a trowel to dig up plants.

KBS’s Borges earns sought-after award for ‘novel and important’ research

Portrait of Elena Litchman, wearing a black and white shirt against a neutral background.

Litchman’s research in aquatic ecology recognized for excellence, impact

Head shot portrait of Tian Guo.

KBS welcomes postdoctoral researcher to Robertson Lab

Read more KBS news.

Stories

Richard Harwood, seated, smiles while looking away from the camera.

Bur Oak tree a long-term tribute to KBS researcher Richard Harwood

Colin McHugh, Caro Cordova and Nyduta Mbogo examine switchgrass in a research plot.

Middle, high school teachers invited to upcoming climate science events

Alyssa Schuck stands in a field, smiling and making a peace sign.

Love at first sight: The beauty of hard work and research at Kellogg Farm

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Events

An Eastern Bluebird is seen midair with wings outstretched, holding a caterpillar in its beak. Credit to Josh Haas.

April-June | Birds and Coffee Chats

A close-up photo of one of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's ambassador birds: An Eastern Screech Owl

March-April | Trails and Tales: Owls

Alice Puchalsky smiles at the camera, showing off a moth that's landed on her hand. Text overlay reads Exploring with Scientists.

Starting April 8 | Exploring with Scientists

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Learn with KBS

Dr. Caro Cordova and undergraduate student Colin McHugh flex arm muscles near a pickup truck bed filled with switchgrass samples.

Conduct Research

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