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Rachel Richardson, wearing a black hat, transplants a radish plant.

Conducting summer research? Turns out, it’s pretty rad-ish

10.25.19

Before starting this experience, I was scared of the journey I was about to embark on. I was leaving behind the life I knew in California for the summer to work in an unfamiliar lab in a different state with a group of people I had never ... Read More

Red bowls filled with grains sit on a wooden table.

Join the KBS community for a celebration of art and science

10.21.19

What happens when one combines science and art? Scientists and other members of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community have spent the past several months exploring this question, and are gathering next month to showcase and celebrate ... Read More

Ava Garrison poses for a photo with an uprooted weedy radish plant.

Meet the 2019-20 Fellows for Science Education and Outreach

10.18.19

Each year we have science-focused graduate students complete fellowships in outreach and science education.  The KBS Science Education Fellows coordinate the K-12 Partnership workshops, plan and assist with field trips on a variety of ... Read More

Portrait of Kyle Jaynes standing in front of a brick wall.

Ready to explore: KBS researcher Jaynes awarded prestigious NatGeo Explorers grant

10.10.19

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Ph.D. student Kyle Jaynes has done plenty of exploration. But now, he can officially be called an Explorer. Jaynes, a researcher in the Fitzpatrick Lab, has been awarded a highly competitive Early ... Read More

Aerial satellite image of habitat corridor plots.

Long-term study: Habitat corridors pay ever-increasing dividends for biodiversity

10.08.19

Development of land for agriculture and other purposes has turned once-vast areas of wildlife habitat into disconnected patches. Habitat corridors—strips of undeveloped land that link isolated habitats—have long been eyed as ways to boost ... Read More

30th annual dinner celebrates invaluable contributions of KBS volunteers

09.20.19

Jim trains his lens on the pair of Trumpeter Swans floating on Wintergreen Lake, bringing the birds into focus. Candice carefully pores over decades-old articles and photos, piecing together a chapter of Kellogg Manor House history. Cheri ... Read More

Up-close photo of native grasses.

New study suggests grasslands are resilient in the face of climate change – to a point

09.13.19

Dr. Katherine Gross, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station plant ecologist, co-authored a recently published paper that looks at how human activities are affecting grassland species. Gross and her colleagues analyzed 105 grassland experiments ... Read More

Kellogg Farm again recognized for environmental stewardship

09.13.19

In keeping with W.K. Kellogg’s vision of supporting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices, the W.K. Kellogg Farm and Pasture Dairy Center has again been re-verified for the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program, ... Read More

A guard stands at the gate of the W.K. Kellogg estate during the World War II years.

Kellogg Manor House’s ties to second World War run deep

08.27.19

Community members gathered Aug. 18 at KBS for the annual day of free tours and outdoor concert offered by the W.K. Kellogg Manor House. This year, guests were treated to an exhibit that outlined the role of the Kellogg estate during the ... Read More

Educators observe a patch of wildflowers and take notes. Photo credit: Kurt Stepnitz

$2 million NSF grant furthers KBS science education, research efforts

08.27.19

The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station has long been involved in offering professional development opportunities to held area educators to enhance their curricula with science-based, outdoor learning. Thanks to continued support from the ... Read More

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