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Erica Bradshaw stands outside on an autumn day with colorful trees and a lake in the background.

KBS community welcomes Erica Bradshaw, the 2024 KBS LTER artist-in-residence

05.31.24

A Kalamazoo-area author, illustrator and muralist is the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Long-term Ecological Research program’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence. Erica Bradshaw, the owner of To Draw Attention Illustration, arrived at KBS May 20 ... Read More

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's new stairs by the Overlook Building are nearly complete.

Well-used Sanctuary staircase gets an update

05.30.24

Your next visit to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Overlook Building might be a little smoother. Thanks to work by the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station grounds and facilities crew, the stairs that begin near Wintergreen Lake and climb ... Read More

Photo of a smiling Andy Fogiel, seated in in a ballpark.

Remembering Andy Fogiel

05.02.24

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

'Blue marble' photo of Earth, taken in 1972 from Apollo 17.

Spring into action this year for Earth Day

04.18.24

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

An older juvenile northern map turtle rests on a log. Credit to James Harding.

Ten years, 45 miles: The journey of the Kalamazoo River’s map turtles

04.01.24

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

Jim Allen and Nicole Kokx post for a photo at Allen’s retirement reception.

KBS honors Conference Center Manager Col. Jim Allen for his years of service

02.29.24

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

Head shot portrait of Stu Bassett.

KBS recognizes Stu Bassett and his four decades of service

02.01.24

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

Portrait of David G. Dvorak, M.D.

Dvorak to step down from the KBS Director’s Advisory Board after decades of making a difference

11.13.23

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

Envision EEB attendees pause on a trail at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary to observe Canada Geese and Trumpeter Swans along the water’s edge.

KBS visit helps to provide a taste of graduate life through Envision EEB program

10.31.23

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

Head shot portrait of Ayley Shortridge.

Meet the 2023-24 KBS science education and outreach fellows

08.31.23

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

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