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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

Historical, black-and-white photo of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House, courtesy of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Sunday, April 7 | Sustaining the Vision Open House

03.22.24

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 7, during Kellogg Biological Station’s annual Sustaining the Vision open house. The ... Read More

A Kirtland’s Warbler sings while perching on a tree branch. Credit to Josh Haas.

Wednesday, April 3 | Field Ornithology Course Begins

03.05.24

Bird lovers can choose their own adventures with the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Field Ornithology course, which returns as a hybrid series with multiple ways to participate. The basics About The course will consist ... Read More

Canada geese with goslings forage at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary with blooming redbud trees in the background.

Saturday, March 30 | Spring Guided Bird Hike

03.02.24

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics About Participants in the guided walk ... Read More

Jim Allen and Nicole Kokx post for a photo at Allen’s retirement reception.

KBS honors Conference Center Manager Col. Jim Allen for his years of service

02.29.24

The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community gathered at the end of January to celebrate and thank Col. Jim Allen for his decade as the manager of the KBS Conference Center. A Michigan State University alum, Allen came to KBS after a ... Read More

Dr. Jason Rowntree leans on a fence post in front of a pasture.

Thursday, March 21 | Dessert with Discussion

02.29.24

Join the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, for the spring Dessert with Discussion talk. The basics About The title of the next Dessert with Discussion event is " Good Food That is Better ... Read More

Head shot portrait of Sarah Fitzpatrick, taken against a green background.

KBS faculty member awarded Fulbright grant to continue research in conservation genomics

02.29.24

Sarah Fitzpatrick, associate professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Integrative Biology and resident W.K. Kellogg Biological Station faculty member, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for the 2024-25 ... Read More

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