Blogs and News – Page 18

Applications now open for KBS 2023 summer programs

11.29.22

Calling all undergraduate students looking for an unforgettable summer experience—applications are now open for W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s 2023 summer programs. A KBS summer KBS hosts students each summer for a pair of research ... Read More

Friday, Dec. 9 | Winter Wonderland Dinner at the Manor House

11.22.22

Get into the spirit of this holiday season by enjoying a delicious, multi-course dinner in the gorgeously decorated W.K. Kellogg Manor House. The basics Time and date: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9Audience: AdultsFee: $78 for Manor House ... Read More

October-December | Birds and Coffee Chats

11.21.22

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during autumn in southwest Michigan during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin at 10 a.m. ... Read More

Saturday, Dec. 3 | Guided Bird Hike at the Sanctuary

11.19.22

Update: Due to inclement weather, the hike was rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 3, with a registration deadline of Thursday, Dec. 1. Guided birding walks are back at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird ... Read More

Sunday, Nov. 27 | Holiday Portraits at the Manor House

11.15.22

Take family photos worth treasuring forever this holiday season amidst the splendor of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House. The basics Time and date: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27Location: W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake ... Read More

Discovery of frogs ‘back from the dead’ welcome news amid amphibian declines

11.11.22

Findings from new research conducted by W.K. Kellogg Biological Station researchers in partnership with scientists and communities in Ecuador stand in contrast to the increasingly frequent news about species extinctions—showing that ... Read More

Wednesday, Nov. 16 | Winter Porch Arrangement Workshop with the Manor House

11.01.22

Learn new crafting skills and enjoy the fruits of your efforts through a number of upcoming make-and-take events offered at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. The basics Time and dates: 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 21, Dec. 1 and ... Read More

Sunday, Nov. 6 | Fall Migration Celebration at the Bird Sanctuary

10.20.22

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Fall Migration Celebration is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The basics Time and date: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6Audience: EveryoneFee: FreeRegistration: Not required About Fall is ... Read More

KBS helps prospective biological science grad students envision the field

10.20.22

The second annual Envision EEB event was held Sept. 16-17, 2022, and this year W.K. Kellogg Biological Station hosted a tour that gave a glimpse into life as a grad student in the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior—EEB—program. The Envision ... Read More

Cereal rye trials can help growers decide which varieties to grow for end use in distilled spirits

10.14.22

A recently published article based on a multi-year study aims to help growers and distillers select the best rye varieties for Michigan crops. A team of scientists at Michigan State University, including Brook Wilke, associate director of ... Read More

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