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Home | 2024 | April 2024

Archives for April 2024

A prairie strip runs through a reduced-input plot at the KBS Long-term Ecological Research program site.

KBS-based project funded by new program focused on climate resiliency in agriculture

04.30.24

A W.K. Kellogg Biological Station faculty member has secured funding for an upcoming research project, one of four studies funded by the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program. Dr. Christine Sprunger, an assistant professor in the ... Read More

'Blue marble' photo of Earth, taken in 1972 from Apollo 17.

Spring into action this year for Earth Day

04.18.24

Have you noticed a change in the air? Here in Michigan, days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and spring is officially here. Maybe you’re feeling more motivated to do some spring cleaning or enjoy the outdoors. (I know I ... Read More

Sketch of an Eastern box turtle by Ayley Shortridge.

Thursday, May 23 | Blending Art and Science: Turtles

04.16.24

Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of Michigan's turtle species? Why not try painting your very own watercolor turtle while learning about their fascinating ecology? An upcoming workshop hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary ... Read More

A Canada Goose rests in the grass with two goslings.

Sunday, May 12 | Free Admission to the Sanctuary for Moms

04.11.24

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 W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will continue the tradition of offering free ... Read More

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

Sunday, April 21 | Free Admission to the Sanctuary for Earth Day

04.10.24

On Sunday, April 21, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will be offering free admission in celebration of Earth Day, which is observed annually on April 22. The basics About There are so many ways to enjoy the gifts of nature at ... Read More

Gail Walter stands in profile, holding a young falcon in her arms.

April-June | Birds and Coffee Chats

04.09.24

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. The ... Read More

An older juvenile northern map turtle rests on a log. Credit to James Harding.

Ten years, 45 miles: The journey of the Kalamazoo River’s map turtles

04.01.24

The 2010 oil spill in Talmadge Creek, a tributary of the Kalamazoo River, was one of the largest inland oil spills in U.S. history. The spill from the Enbridge pipeline spoiled the local habitat for countless species, including northern map ... Read More

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