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Excellence, recognized: Accolades abound for KBS faculty, staff and students

12.09.25

Over the past fiscal year, the outstanding work of W.K. Kellogg Biological Station faculty, staff and students has been highlighted with a variety of university, regional, and national awards. Awards from July 2024 to June 2025 Sierra ... Read More

Fourth-grade students examine bones on the forest floor through a partnership with KBS staff and graduate students.

Extending our reach: Impacts of KBS programs felt on farms, in K-12 classrooms

12.09.25

The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s goals of research, education and outreach challenge us to move our studies of ecology and sustainable agriculture outside the borders of the labs and fields of KBS. This year, KBS research reached the ... Read More

A snowy view of a portion of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Paved Path.

Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 | Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Manor House, rest of KBS campus to close for winter break

12.01.25

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will observe the Michigan State University winter break closure, which is set for Thursday, Dec. 25, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2025. This includes the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Manor House and the KBS ... Read More

Group photo of KBS summer undergraduate students, taken on an outdoor staircase.

Undergrads: Apply now for KBS summer programs

12.01.25

Calling all undergraduate students looking for an unforgettable summer experience—applications are now open for W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s 2026 summer programs. A KBS summer KBS hosts students each summer for a pair of ... Read More

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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

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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

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