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Home | 2023 | December 2023

Archives for December 2023

Holly Vander Stel stands with MSU College of Natural Science Dean Phillip Duxbury, holding the certificate for her support staff award honor.

KBS faculty, academic staff members recognized by MSU’s College of Natural Science

12.22.23

Two W.K. Kellogg Biological Station employees have garnered awards from Michigan State University’s College of Natural Science for excellence in their work and mentoring activities. Holly Vander Stel Holly Vander Stel is the lab manager ... Read More

Head shot portrait of Sarah Reimer.

Making a difference behind the scenes: Sarah Reimer named KBS Employee of the Year

12.21.23

Sarah Reimer, KBS office supervisor, has been named the KBS Support Staff Employee of the Year.  The award was announced at an annual fall gathering of KBS faculty, staff and students on Friday, Oct. 27. Sarah Reimer Sarah came to ... Read More

The front of the Overlook Building is shown on an autumn day.

January-March | Bird Sanctuary Overlook Building Activities

12.16.23

Each month this winter, the Overlook will host themed activities in a cozy, indoor space overlooking Wintergreen Lake. The Overlook is located along the Sanctuary’s 3/4-mile Paved Path, and the activities are ideal for children ages ... Read More

Geese, swans and ducks stand on a frozen section of Wintergreen Lake at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Saturday, Jan. 20 | Rubber Ducky Carnival at the Sanctuary

12.15.23

Note: This event has been rescheduled from Jan. 13 due to the forecast for heavy snow that day. In playful recognition of National Rubber Ducky Day, the Sanctuary will hold a Rubber Ducky Carnival from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. ... Read More

The sun rises behind a stand of deciduous trees on a snowy ridge.

Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 | Kellogg Biological Station Winter Closure

12.13.23

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will observe the Michigan State University winter break closure, which is set for Monday, Dec. 25, through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. This includes the Kellogg Manor House and the KBS academic campus. The W.K. ... Read More

MSU graduate student Ben Luukkonen stands outside, holding a Mallard Duck.

October-December | Birds and Coffee Chats

12.10.23

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

The sun rises behind a stand of deciduous trees on a snowy ridge.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, rest of KBS campus to close for winter break

12.08.23

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will observe the Michigan State University winter break closure, which is set for Monday, Dec. 25, through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. This includes the Kellogg Manor House and the KBS academic campus. The W.K. ... Read More

REU student Maggie Jones walks on a boardwalk path through a forest at Sleeping Dunes State Park, as part of a KBS summer field trip.

Applications now open for 2024 summer programs at KBS

12.08.23

Calling all undergraduate students looking for an unforgettable summer experience—applications are now open for W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s 2024 summer programs. A KBS summer KBS hosts students each summer for a pair of research ... Read More

A Barred Owl perches on a mossy log. Credit to Josh Haas.

Saturday, Dec. 9 | Owl Prowl at the Sanctuary

12.06.23

In the quiet stillness of night, owls are often easier heard than seen. Join W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary staff to look and listen for owls after dark. The basics Time and date: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Location: W.K. Kellogg ... Read More

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