Providing excellent care for the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's resident birds and the grounds they call home can require some heavy lifting. Thanks to the donation of an electric golf cart by the Greenfield family, Sanctuary staff has a ... Read More
Archives for 2021
October-December | Birds and Coffee Chats
Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during autumn in southwest Michigan during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin at 10 a.m. ... Read More
Saturday, Dec. 11 | Mrs. Claus visits the Manor House
Families have a chance to meet Mrs. Claus in December as she takes time away from her busy schedule to visit the W.K. Kellogg Manor House. About Mrs. Claus will be visiting from the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 11, from ... Read More
Friends of Kellogg Bird Sanctuary help improve trail accessibility for all
As anyone familiar with Michigan winters knows, our weather is inhospitable to concrete and asphalt. It's no different at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, where the 3/4-mile Paved Path—the main artery of the Sanctuary's trail system—is ... Read More
KBS welcomes new postdoctoral researcher to Fitzpatrick Lab
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community is excited to welcome Dr. Jessica Judson, who is joining the Fitzpatrick Lab as a postdoctoral research associate. Jessica Judson Jessica Judson comes to KBS from Iowa State University, ... Read More
Sunday, Nov. 7 | Fall Fly In
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Wintergreen Lake sits on a major migration route, making it a terrific spot to witness waterfowl traveling toward their winter destinations. If you enjoy birds and love autumn, combine the two and visit the ... Read More
Saturday, Nov. 20 | Guided birding walk at the Bird Sanctuary
Guided birding walks are back at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the ... Read More
Thursday, Nov. 18 | Boxwood Wreath Class
Update: Because the Nov. 18 class filled to capacity, a second Boxwood Wreath class has been added for Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call (269) 671-2160 or write to conference@kbs.msu.edu. Hone your creative skills and ... Read More
A murky question: What does groundwater have to do with lake algal blooms?
The causes of troublesome lake algae are not always clear, but an interdisciplinary research project with W.K. Kellogg Biological Station researcher Elena Litchman and a colleague from Michigan State University have identified one factor: ... Read More
Into the microbiome: KBS researchers at forefront of exploring microbial communities
Microscopic communities are the foundation for all ecosystems and essential to plant, animal and human well-being, yet their interactions and relationships aren’t well understood. With that in mind, a community of pioneering scientists ... Read More
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