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A Tropical Kingbird, a yellow-and-gray bird perches on a tree branch in the Munising, Michigan area.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 | Out of Bounds Birds Course Begins

12.19.22

Birds not usually seen in Michigan show up here on occasion. But why? Learn about rare birds—sometimes called vagrant birds—and how migration affects rare sightings in a three-week, online course with the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Out of ... Read More

Floral arrangement of red, orange and yellow flowers using a small pumpkin as a vase.

Oct. 11-12 | Fall Craft Classes with Kellogg Manor House

09.14.22

Learn new crafting skills and enjoy the fruits of your efforts through two upcoming make-and-take events offered at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Both classes will meet in the KBS Carriage House’s classroom, and supplies will be ... Read More

A Purple Martin in flight as seen from below. Credit to Rick Viel.

April-June | Birds and Coffee Chats

06.26.22

The basics Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Dates: Wednesdays, April 13, May 11 and June 8 Audience: Adults, families Fee: Free Register. Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly spotted ... Read More

Danielle Zoellner laughs while showing a small group of people plants in a wetland area.

Saturday, June 4 | Wild Edibles Workshop

05.24.22

Have you ever wondered which wild plants might be safe to eat? Join Dr. Danielle Zoellner of Idle Awhile Farm and Forage Saturday, June 4, for a hike and workshop on wild edible plants. The basics Date: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June ... Read More

Canada geese with goslings forage at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary with blooming redbud trees in the background.

Saturday, May 21 | Guided Birding Walk at the Sanctuary

05.12.22

Guided birding walks are back at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the ... Read More

Supplies used for block print projects along with some finished items lie on a table.

Wednesday, April 27 | Block Cut Prints on Fabric Workshop

04.13.22

Learn a new craft and take home a useful example of your work at an upcoming class with the W.K. Kellogg Conference Center and Manor House and instructor Mary Arkush. The basics Date: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 Audience: ... Read More

A male Baltimore Oriole perches on a branch. Credit to Josh Haas.

Wednesday, April 6 | Field Ornithology Course begins

03.07.22

The basics Online lecture dates: 6 to 7 p.m. on select Wednesdays: April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4 In-person field trip dates: 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 and May 7. Audience: Adults Course fees: Full course (online ... Read More

Swans, Canada geese and Mallard ducks gather on an iced-over Wintergreen Lake.

Saturday, Feb. 19 | Guided Birding Hike

01.31.22

Basics Date: Saturday, Feb. 19 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Fee: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and $3 for children ages 2-17. For non-members, admission is $7 for adults, $6 ... Read More

Black-and-white sketch of milkweed seed pods by Taylor Scamehorn.

Thursday, Feb. 17 | Nature Journaling course begins

01.17.22

Basics Dates: Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Online Fee: $60 for Sanctuary members, $70 for non-members Audience: Adults, older children Register Learning how to keep a nature journal of your ... Read More

The sun rises behind a stand of deciduous trees on a snowy ridge.

Canceled: Saturday, Feb. 12 | Winter Twig ID Workshop

01.05.22

Hit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary trails this February and learn how to identify trees in their winter form. Join Dr. Danielle Zoellner of Idle Awhile Farm & Forage for a Winter Twig ID workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. ... Read More

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