In February, the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community experienced a jarring loss — the sudden and unexpected passing of a dear colleague, Andy Fogiel. Andy, a longtime MSU employee and KBS’s operations and safety coordinator since ... Read More
Spring into action this year for Earth Day
Have you noticed a change in the air? Here in Michigan, days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and spring is officially here. Maybe you’re feeling more motivated to do some spring cleaning or enjoy the outdoors. (I know I ... Read More
Ten years, 45 miles: The journey of the Kalamazoo River’s map turtles
The 2010 oil spill in Talmadge Creek, a tributary of the Kalamazoo River, was one of the largest inland oil spills in U.S. history. The spill from the Enbridge pipeline spoiled the local habitat for countless species, including northern map ... Read More
KBS honors Conference Center Manager Col. Jim Allen for his years of service
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community gathered at the end of January to celebrate and thank Col. Jim Allen for his decade as the manager of the KBS Conference Center. A Michigan State University alum, Allen came to KBS after a ... Read More
KBS recognizes Stu Bassett and his four decades of service
When Stu Bassett began working at KBS, President Jimmy Carter was entering the final months of his term, Mount St. Helens had recently erupted, and The Shining and The Empire Strikes Back were newly released films. On Jan. 25, W.K. ... Read More
Dvorak to step down from the KBS Director’s Advisory Board after decades of making a difference
In 2003, David G. Dvorak, M.D., embarked on a remarkable journey with the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station—KBS—starting as a dedicated volunteer. Dave was drawn to the KBS Shoreline Management Demonstration Area project, also known as the ... Read More
KBS visit helps to provide a taste of graduate life through Envision EEB program
In October, Michigan State University’s Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior program presented its annual Envision EEB event, which previews the pathway to a graduate school career for prospective graduate students. This year’s event included a ... Read More
Meet the 2023-24 KBS science education and outreach fellows
Meet the team that will work together this year to develop programs like the KBS K-12 Partnership and collaborate on outreach programming at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, MSU and in local communities! The focus of the W.K. Kellogg Biological ... Read More
Science and art prove to be a natural pairing at KBS
Science interwoven with art is part of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station story. Whether you notice the chalkboard sketches that announce visiting seminar speakers, or recognize a familiar KBS face at a Kalamazoo Art Hop site, a ... Read More
Inaugural KBS BioBlitz draws naturalists of all ages
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station students, faculty and staff joined members of our local community for a day of exploring the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at the first-ever public BioBlitz event. Held over two sessions on Saturday, June 17, the ... Read More
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