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Head shot photo of Dr. Bryan Foster.

Full circle: Bryan Foster named as new KBS director

11.17.25

After a competitive national search, Michigan State University has selected Bryan L. Foster, Ph.D., as the next director of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Foster, a two-time MSU alumnus and accomplished field ecologist, began his ... Read More

A winter arrangement featuring narcissus bulbs, a miniature evergreen tree, and tree ornaments, sits on a table.

Tuesday, Dec. 16 | Narcissus Blumen Garden Floral Class

11.10.25

Learn new crafting skills and enjoy the fruits of your efforts through a pair of upcoming make-and-take events offered at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. The basics About Classes are led by Sherri Snyder, local artist and ... Read More

The living room of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House is decorated with a Christmas tree and set for a high tea, with several round tables covered with white tablecloths and place settings.

Week of Dec. 7 | Holiday teas and dinner at the Manor House

11.09.25

Gather with family and friends and immerse yourself in the splendor of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House while enjoying a traditional high tea or delicious dinner. On one special day, Mrs. Claus will be taking a break from her busy schedule to ... Read More

Nighttime view of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House, with the front door adorned with festive lights and the interior rooms glowing with light.

Saturday, Nov. 22 | Manor House Holiday Market Opens

11.06.25

Take a walk through each festively decorated room of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House this holiday season and round out your shopping with treasures from local vendors. The basics About Visit the Holiday Market for self-guided ... Read More

Backlit photo of the main hallway in the KBS Academic Building.

IT staff awarded grant; needed tech improvements in the works

10.28.25

Anybody who's ever had an emergency-level tech malfunction appreciates how information technology professionals save the day on a daily basis. The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station IT staff recently came to the rescue for KBS on a longer-term ... Read More

Hannah Rothkopf sits on the ground in a remote area near a dirt road, holding a small green snake.

Protecting vulnerable species: 2025 Science Education and Outreach Fellow Hannah Rothkopf

10.28.25

Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a second year master's student in Dr. Chris Kozackiewicz’s lab at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. I am interested in how the severity and prevalence of disease varies across different host species and ... Read More

Caleb Krueger stands in a field with trees in the background, holding three small spotted turtles in his hand.

From classrooms to fieldwork: 2025-26 Science Education and Outreach Fellow Caleb Krueger

10.28.25

Hey there! My name’s Caleb, and I’m entering my fifth year as a Ph.D. student in Fred Janzen’s lab at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Since I was a little kid, I’ve had turtles on the brain, and that’s still true when it comes to my ... Read More

Lauren Sullivan sprinkles seeds in a grassland area.

Thursday, Nov. 6 | Dessert with Discussion: A Day in the Life of a Seed

10.23.25

Join the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, for a talk, titled, “A Day in the Life of a Seed.” The basics About The presenter for the fall 2025 Dessert with Discussion talk is Dr. ... Read More

People gather off the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Paved Path on the shore of Wintergreen Lake to view birds on an autumn day.

Sunday, Nov. 2 | Fall Migration Celebration

10.17.25

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Fall Migration Celebration is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, with free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The basics About Fall is when waterfowl migrate to warmer waters, and hundreds ... Read More

Several GALS participants stand among ferns on the forest floor, while hiking through the Manistee National Forest.

KBS launches inaugural GALS expedition to merge science, leadership, and adventure

10.15.25

Summertime at Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station—KBS—is always full of energy. This year was no exception with the launch of the Station’s first-ever Girls on outdoor Adventure for Leadership and Science, or GALS, ... Read More

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