Falling in love with the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station was like meeting a mysterious person in a bar. I saw KBS for the first-time last summer; I was so captivated by the beauty that the idea of hard work was non-existent. Brook Wilke, ... Read More
An unusual engagement: Presenting and networking virtually at the ESA annual meeting
This summer was a whirlwind of unusual virtual meetings, from participating in a remote Research Experience for Undergraduates program to presenting at the 2020 Ecological Society of America, or ESA, from my living room. Remote research ... Read More
Life lessons in the field: Reflections on a KBS summer interning at Kellogg Farm
When I was told I would be spending the summer working on a study with grass-fed beef steers at the W.K. Kellogg Farm, I was thrilled. When the first day of preparation for the trial rolled around, I was more than ready to get started and ... Read More
The journey of noticing: Nature journaling as a record of wonder and change
Nature is changing around us, whether in the passing of a bud to bloom or climate change. As artists and scientists, we have the ability to observe and document those changes. A few quiet minutes, connecting with nature, can help us explore ... Read More
Meet the 2020-21 KBS Science Education and Outreach Fellows
Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year--starting off like no other! We'd like to introduce this year's cohort of Science Education and Outreach Fellows: Joelyn de Lima, Kyle Jaynes, and Elizeth Cinto Mejia. As a team, we will go ... Read More
The virtual sand dune of a remote research experience: A reflection on a summer’s work
Last summer, I wrote a blog post comparing the difficulties of research to climbing a sand dune I climbed while I was at KBS. This summer, as for most people, has been a different type of sand dune all together. Amidst the COVID-19 ... Read More
On fertile soil: Interns join Kellogg Farm and Pasture Dairy Center for the summer
While many in-person summer programs at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station were canceled this summer, the W.K. Kellogg Farm and Pasture Dairy Center was able to welcome two college students for internships. Turns out, farming is pretty ... Read More
Take a break and relax by the lake: KBS offers cabin and cottage rentals
Summer may be waning, but there's still plenty of time to book a vacation or retreat at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. The W.K. Kellogg Conference Center and Manor House offers a variety of cabins and cottages for rent, year-round, ... Read More
Study gives a long-term glimpse into the ecology of a southwest Michigan marsh
Some of the turtles residing in Garside (formerly Sherriff's) Marsh, a tract of private land near the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, were there long before dial-up internet, having already lived through the tenures of at least five U.S. ... Read More
Zoom in to your video meetings in style with KBS-themed backgrounds
Do you miss the sights of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station? You're not alone. If you work or study in the Academic/Stack buildings, conduct research in the fields of Kellogg Farm, volunteer at the Manor House, enjoy delicious meals at ... Read More
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