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Saturday, March 9 | Natural Plant Dye Workshop

02.22.24

This workshop has been canceled due to low enrollment. See the plants around you in a new light as you learn about the art of creating natures dyes from native plants. The basics About A Natural Plant Dye workshop is set for ... Read More

An opossum perches on a tree branch during winter.

Saturday, March 2 | Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt

02.22.24

Enjoy some outdoor time this winter at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's annual winter nature scavenger hunt. The basics About This year's scavenger hunt is set for Saturday, March 2. Arrive anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. ... Read More

Sketch of a dark-eyed junco, a small grey and white bird, from a nature journal.

Article publication a second chapter in nature journaling outreach experience

02.01.24

For the past three years, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station outreach staff and fellows have offered a program focused on nature journaling. First staged in spring 2020, the program originated as a series of online sessions that combined short ... Read More

Head shot portrait of Stu Bassett.

KBS recognizes Stu Bassett and his four decades of service

02.01.24

When Stu Bassett began working at KBS, President Jimmy Carter was entering the final months of his term, Mount St. Helens had recently erupted, and The Shining and The Empire Strikes Back were newly released films. On Jan. 25, W.K. ... Read More

Odin, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s resident Barred Owl, perches on a branch in a Sanctuary enclosure.

February – May | Sanctuary and Kellogg Forest Volunteer Trainings

01.10.24

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. The basics Times and dates: Various times ... Read More

A pair of Trumpeter Swans rest near their nest, on the edge of water at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

January-March | Birds and Coffee Chats

01.03.24

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during winter in southwest Michigan, and related topics, during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All ... Read More

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

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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

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