June & July | Wild Wednesdays!

Families with children are invited to this summer’s Wild Wednesday series. Join a W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary naturalist along the trail for a fun, interactive activity, then enjoy a nature-themed craft or more chances to explore the outdoors! While all ages are welcome, the program is geared toward children ages 3-8.

The basics

• Time and date: 10 a.m. to noon on select Wednesdays — June 14, 21 & 28, and July 12, 19 & 26
• Location: W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta
• Audience: Families with younger children
• Fee: Free with admission to the Sanctuary
• Registration: None needed

About

All programs run from 10 a.m. to noon on select Wednesdays at the Sanctuary, with no advance registration required. Admission is free for Sanctuary members, and standard admission is charged for non-members ($6/adult, $5/student or senior, and $4/child; free for children under the age of 2).

Wild Wednesday themes

June 14: Feathers and Flight
Why feathers and not fur or scales? Feathers are vital to birds for many reasons. Primarily though, birds use their feathers to aid in flight. Join us to learn more about how birds use feathers.

June 21: Pollinators
Celebrate Pollinator Week by learning about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat.

June 28: Owls…Whoo, Whoo Are You
The Great Horned Owl is well-known for making the famous hooting call. These owls are one of seven species found in Michigan. Come hoot with us and see owls up close.

July 12: Turtles and Snakes, Oh My
Snapping turtles have been around for so long that they lived with the dinosaurs! What about snakes? Come find out with us.

July 19: Dragonflies and Damselflies
Did you know that baby dragonflies and damselflies grow up underwater? Come learn about these amazing creatures and their acrobats in the water and in the air.

July 26: Flutters and Flowers
Did you know a group of butterflies is called a flutter? Let’s enjoy summer at the Sanctuary and spend time exploring in the garden looking for butterflies and the flowers they feed on. 

The Bird Sanctuary is located at 12685 E. C Avenue in Augusta. To learn more, visit birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu, email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu, or call (269) 671-2510.