Dessert with Discussion: Research and Teaching at Field Stations

What to expect

Dessert with Discussion is a free lecture series that connects the KBS and MSU research community with our local community.

This year’s spring 2026 speaker is Bryan L. Foster, Ph.D.

Dr. Foster is a Plant Ecologist who has used long-term experiments at field stations to explore how ecological communities respond to environmental change. In his new role as Director of the Kellogg Biological Station, he brings a strong commitment to advancing research, expanding hands-on learning, and strengthening KBS’s connections with communities across Michigan.

Discussion Topic: Research and Teaching at Field Stations

Dr. Foster will focus on:

• Exploring global change effects on plant communities
• Experimental prairie restoration
• The critical importance of field stations for research and education

This event will be held in-person at the KBS Academic Building’s Auditorium, and will also be streamed via Zoom.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. where in-person attendees can connect with the following local organizations who will be exhibiting before and after the discussion:

• MSU Extension
• Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
  
• KBS Conference Center
• LTER
• LTAR

A cash bar will also be available during this event.

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Event Information

• Date and time: Wednesday, April 29 – 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
• Location: KBS Academic Building- Auditorium
• Address: 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI. (Also virtually via Zoom).
• Audience: Adults
• Cost: Free- Registration is required.

This series is made possible through generous donations to the Dessert with Discussion Fund.

Questions? Please call (269) 671-2015 or email communityrelations@kbs.msu.edu