Starting in 2009, the Pasture Dairy Center at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station pioneered automatic robotic milking combined with data-driven intensive rotational grazing methods for dairy cattle. After 15 years of innovation and ... Read More
Archives for March 2025
Haas wins community engagement award for her work with K-12 educators
Kara Haas, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station KBS K-12 outreach and education coordinator, has been honored with an award from the Michigan State University Office of University Outreach and Engagement. The Graduate Student Award for ... Read More
A country without butterflies? New study raises the possibility
A sweeping new study published in the journal Science tallies, for the first time, butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States. The results: From 2000 to 2020, the total butterfly abundance fell by 22% ... Read More
Thursday, May 22 | Turtles and Watercolors
Explore Michigan's native turtle species while diving into the world of watercolor painting. The Turtles and Watercolors workshop is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. The basics About In ... Read More
Saturday, May 17 | Behind the Scenes: Raptors
Join Sanctuary staff for a special glimpse into caring for the Sanctuary’s resident birds of prey. The basics About Behind the Scenes: Raptors will take place on three different Saturdays this spring, summer and fall, from 10 ... Read More
Sunday, May 11 | Free Admission to the Sanctuary for Moms
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 basics About The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will continue the ... Read More
Saturday, April 19 | Free Admission at the Sanctuary for Earth Day
On Saturday, April 19, 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
April-June | Birds and Coffee Chats
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. All ... Read More
Sunday, April 6 | Sustaining the Vision Open House
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and W.K. Kellogg Manor House are offering free admission in honor of W.K Kellogg’s birthday, on Sunday, April 6, during Kellogg Biological Station’s annual Sustaining the Vision open house. The ... Read More
Several days in April | Bird Sanctuary Volunteer Trainings
There's a volunteer role for everyone at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Adults interested in learning more about volunteering at the Sanctuary have several upcoming opportunities to do so. About The three spring sessions will ... Read More
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Hickory Corners, MI 49060
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