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
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
Kellogg Manor House’s ties to second World War run deep
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
$2 million NSF grant furthers KBS science education, research efforts
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
KBS, Klotz wrap up another summer of successful outreach programs
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
Fitzpatrick Lab’s research brings potential value of genetic rescue to the surface
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
Coming full circle: Research experience helps KBS student become lead author on publication
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
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
Sharing science: KBS intern educates others while benefiting his own education
Tom Charney's summer internship at KBS was the perfect experience at the right time, sandwiched between commencement and the rest of his life. He was interviewed by external communications intern Grace ... Read More
New study uncovers missing pieces in understanding rates of carbon storage in soil
Hickory Corners, Mich.—Minimizing soil disturbances and increasing additions of plant biomass to soil are well-known practices for increasing the carbon storage potential of soil, which is an important tool in stemming the rise of global ... Read More
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