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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

Misty Klotz reads to children at a Wild Wednesdays event.

KBS, Klotz wrap up another summer of successful outreach programs

08.27.19

This summer, on every other Wednesday in June and July, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Community Outreach Assistant Misty Klotz carted her supplies into the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Among them: construction paper, crayons, glue, clothespins ... Read More

Sarah Fitzpatrick stands, smiling, in front of a mountain range.

Fitzpatrick Lab’s research brings potential value of genetic rescue to the surface

08.21.19

How should we help conserve increasingly fragmented and shrinking groups of at-risk species? According to Sarah Fitzpatrick, evolutionary biologist at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, genetic rescue of wild populations should be in the ... Read More

Head shot of Harry Ervin standing against a brick wall.

Coming full circle: Research experience helps KBS student become lead author on publication

08.13.19

Harry Ervin’s first summer at KBS left him wanting more, so he came back. Twice. Each of his three years here brought different, valuable experiences. Harry was interviewed by external communications intern Grace ... Read More

George H. Lauff, former KBS director, dies at 92

08.12.19

The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community is saddened to share that George H. Lauff, KBS’s first year-round resident director, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, at age 92 George Lauff came to study at MSU but was only able to stay for one year ... Read More

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