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Kyle Jaynes sits in a forested area, looking down at a small object in his hands. Text overlay reads Exploring with Scientists.

Tuesday, March 1 | Exploring with Scientists

02.07.22

The basics Dates: Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22, and April 5 and 12 Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Location: Online (Zoom) Fee: Free Audience: Upper-elementary and middle-school students Register. Elementary and ... Read More

Emily Parker and another researcher stand in a field of ferns, examining a book and other materials.

A little taste of everything: Summer classes and field research at KBS

02.04.22

As a student in the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship program, or URA, at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, you get a little taste of everything. From research to classes to social events, there’s something here for ... Read More

An Eastern Bluebird perches on a twig against a blurred background. Credit to Josh Haas.

January-March | Birds and Coffee Chats

02.01.22

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

Female and male Trinidadian guppies against a grey background. Credit to Emily Kane.

Should we stay or should we go? KBS researchers study guppies to discover motivations for travel

01.31.22

“Traveling can be dangerous and it takes energy. Given all the risks, why do things move around at all?” The question posed by W.K. Kellogg Biological Station researcher and Michigan State University assistant professor Sarah ... Read More

Swans, Canada geese and Mallard ducks gather on an iced-over Wintergreen Lake.

Saturday, Feb. 19 | Guided Birding Hike

01.31.22

Basics Date: Saturday, Feb. 19 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Fee: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and $3 for children ages 2-17. For non-members, admission is $7 for adults, $6 ... Read More

A skunk walks through fresh, fluffy snow.

Saturday, March 5 | Nature Scavenger Hunt

01.31.22

31The basics Date: Saturday, March 5 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Audience: Families Fee: Free for members. Non members: $5/adults, $4/seniors and students, $3/children ages 2-17 Registration: None required Tune into ... Read More

A field planted with soybeans at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station with a row of trees in the background.

Bruno Basso among MSU researchers recognized by AAAS for contributions to science

01.28.22

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society, has announced its 2021 fellows, and KBS researcher Bruno Basso has been named to the list. Basso, MSU Foundation Professor ... Read More

James Grace stands on Switzerland's Mt. Pilatus, overlooking mountains.

KBS alum receives presidential honor for career in public service

01.26.22

James Grace, a senior research scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey—USGS—has received a President Rank Award, one of the most distinguished honors for federal civil service. The award, given by the President of the United States, ... Read More

Black-and-white sketch of milkweed seed pods by Taylor Scamehorn.

Thursday, Feb. 17 | Nature Journaling course begins

01.17.22

Basics Dates: Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Online Fee: $60 for Sanctuary members, $70 for non-members Audience: Adults, older children Register Learning how to keep a nature journal of your ... Read More

A prairie strip containing flowering, native plants runs alongside a field planted with corn at the KBS Long-term Ecological Research program site.

Coffee, tacos and mothing: A day in the life of a URA

01.12.22

If you have ever doubted the strength of a cup of coffee, let me be the first to tell you just how practical it can be. An early morning jumpstart is all it takes to reinforce my excitement for work each day as a student researcher in the ... Read More

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