Connecting people, science and landscapes through learning and discovery for all.

From K-12 programs to graduate student training, from wildlife conservation to sustainable agriculture, KBS offers opportunities for learners, educators, and professionals across Michigan and beyond.
Learn at every level
KBS supports learning, discovery, and community connection across every stage of life. Explore opportunities for students, educators, researchers, and visitors to engage with science and the natural world.

Seasonal programs connecting visitors with science and conservation. Event types include skill‑building workshops in ecology, natural history, and sustainable practices, research-focused lectures featuring current scientific discoveries and environmental issues, and more.

Research‑intensive graduate training in ecology, evolution, and agricultural systems supported by world‑class faculty and field‑station resources.

Mentored research experiences in active field and laboratory settings that build scientific skills and career pathways.

Intensive, field‑focused summer classes offer undergraduate students hands‑on learning and direct engagement with KBS scientists.

Field‑based programs and classroom partnerships that build scientific understanding for Michigan’s youth and educators.

Guided and self‑guided experiences highlighting KBS research, landscapes, and wildlife.

Support conservation, education, and outreach across KBS sites.
Get involved
Anyone can engage with KBS! Consider:
- Attending a public program.
- Registering for a KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research program field day.
- Becoming a member of the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary or Kellogg Manor House.
- Subscribing to our monthly newsletter.
- Following us on social media.
Impact highlights
Together, we reached more than 30,000 people in 2024-25.


A legacy of conservation; a commitment to sustainability.
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 671-5117
info@kbs.msu.edu