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A man plays in the shallows of Gull Lake off of Windmill Island with young children. Photo credit: Maria Newhouse Photography.

Take a break, and relax by the lake: KBS offers cabin and cottage rentals

07.31.20

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

Close-up view of a hand holding a painted turtle.

Study gives a long-term glimpse into the ecology of a southwest Michigan marsh

06.28.20

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

A Trumpeter Swan floats in Wintergreen Lake with cygnets.

Zoom in to your video meetings in style with KBS-themed backgrounds

04.29.20

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

Nature Challenge 2020: Join us on social media to share spring observations

03.25.20

Can we use technology to help us explore nature and connect with others to share our curiosity? Let’s find out! Though we’ve had to cancel KBS public events this spring to help reduce the impact of COVID-19, we hope to reschedule many of ... Read More

Headshot of a smiling Jackson Helms.

At the crossroads of service, semantics and science: Jackson Helms IV

02.05.20

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station postdoctoral research associate Jackson Helms IV was recently interviewed for an Entomology Today article, one in a series of features on outstanding early career professionals. Helms came to KBS ... Read More

A volunteer feeds the fire at the Kellogg Forest sugar shack.

Maple syrup production and research has deep roots at MSU, Kellogg Forest

01.30.20

When Michiganders insert taps into maple trees in late winter, as the days are growing longer and sunnier while the nights remain frigid, we continue a centuries-old tradition of extracting tree sap to use as a sweetener. Written accounts ... Read More

Brandon D'Souza stands next to his research poster.

Growing among the Black-eyed Susans: A one-of-a-kind summer

01.15.20

This summer, I had the great opportunity to work with Dr. Hsunyi Hsieh, a post-doc in the Robertson Lab, as an REU student at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Being a biology major, I was very eager to translate the lab skills gained in ... Read More

Jim Allen renders a military salute, with eyes closed, wearing tan fatigues, upon return from a tour in Iraq.

Honoring a distinguished career: Col. Jim Allen

01.08.20

On Sunday, Jan. 5, a packed house at the Breslin Center cheered the Michigan State University men’s basketball team to victory over the University of Michigan. Grabbing fewer headlines was the pre-game program, which honored a hero who also ... Read More

Jabarius Jones smiles while standing next to his project poster.

Research is reflection: A summer of firsts at KBS

12.26.19

My summer at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station as a Research Experiences for Undergraduates student was a new experience that opened my eyes. I experienced flying and the state of Michigan both for the first time. Before this opportunity, ... Read More

Close-up photo of a monarch caterpillar and egg on the underside of a milkweed leaf.

Expanding the classroom: Teaching Science Outdoors

12.20.19

The Teaching Science Outdoors program gives every learner a new place to shine, including teachers. In July, 35 educators from 20 Michigan school districts came together at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station for a day of learning ... Read More

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Thursday, Nov. 6 | Dessert with Discussion: A Day in the Life of a Seed

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MSU colleges of Natural Science and Agriculture and Natural Resources, KBS students present at ESA’s annual meeting

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