Poetry On The Trail (Wednesdays thru Sundays)

Kadeem Gilbert

This April, we’re celebrating National Poetry Month with Poetry on the Trail! Explore the beauty of nature through the written word as you stroll along our paths, where poems are placed to inspire a deeper connection with the environment around you.

Visitors can gather inspiration to create their own nature-themed verses using prompts from the Sanctuary’s Resource Center.  Then, stop by our Haiku Corner at the Overlook building, where paper and writing supplies will be available for budding poets interested in crafting their own poem.

Featured works include:

Mikayla Thompson

• Kadeem Gilbert, assistant professor of plant biology at MSU-KBS, who writes haiku
    inspired by moments in nature, inviting readers to notice the small wonders around
    them.
• Mikayla Thompson (Cherokee Nation descendant), whose poetry explores grief,
    love, and joy reflecting on her relationships with family, community, and the natural
    world.

General Information:

• Location: The Kellogg bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, MI, 49012
• Audience: Children ages 3-6 years
• No Registration required.
• Cost: Poetry on the Trail is included with admission- Free to members, and the cost
    of regular admission for non-members.

This exploration of poetry is available throughout the month of April, during normal business hours. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Questions? Please call (269) 671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu.