KBS science education and outreach fellowships are generously funded by the Michigan State University Graduate School. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Part of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station's mission is to provide outreach programs that ... Read More
New book chronicles researcher’s quest for the world’s rarest butterflies
Conservation biologist Nick Haddad didn't set out to study rare butterflies. His undergraduate studies didn't focus on butterflies at all. Yet the plight of the St. Francis' Satyr, a butterfly so scarce that it's found in artillery ranges ... Read More
On Data and Reverie: A Farmer and Writer-in-Residence at the KBS LTER
A blooming redbud tree flashed a profusion of pink outside the large windows in the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s Terrace Room. Inside, vases of freshly-picked plants spiffed up the small tables set around the room: milkweed, wood ... Read More
Conner honored with Junior Faculty Mentoring Award
Twenty-five outstanding MSU College of Natural Science (NatSci) faculty, staff, and students were recognized for their achievements and contributions at the NatSci Annual State of the College meeting and Awards Ceremony held Nov. 16 at ... Read More
KBS aquatic ecologist awarded NSF grant to study phytoplankton traits in four southwest Michigan lakes
MSU/KBS aquatic ecologist Elena Litchman is leading a three-year, $993,000 project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin ... Read More
Science Education Fellows for 2018-19
Each year we have science-focused graduate students complete fellowships in K-12 outreach. The KBS Science Education Fellows coordinate the K-12 Partnership workshops, plan and assist with field trips on a variety of topics at KBS, on ... Read More
The Bird Sanctuary’s history of conservation
Since its inception in 1927, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has built a legacy based on integrating conservation, research and community outreach. The Sanctuary staff, throughout the past 90 years, has been instrumental in ... Read More
Gross Ends Role as KBS Director; Conner Steps In
Katherine (Kay) Gross has stepped down as KBS Director after 14 years in that position, and over 30 years total spent at KBS. Her leadership has brought KBS immeasurable gains, and we appreciate all she has done for our ... Read More
New Signs Honor the History of the Kellogg Estate
On May 21, three official historical signs were installed on KBS's campus, honoring the history of W.K. Kellogg's estate and educating guests. The signs tell the stories of three places at KBS: the Caretaker's Cottage the Carriage ... Read More
Rotational grazing mitigates greenhouse gas emissions
According to data from the United Nations, livestock generate 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and cattle are responsible for more emissions than any other livestock species. Using rotational grazing is one way livestock farmers ... Read More
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