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Home | bird sanctuary
Participants in a past Field Botany course stand in a prairie with yellow flowers in the foreground.

Wednesday, July 30 | Field Botany Course Begins

06.17.25

How often do you notice a plant in your backyard or along a road, trail or stream, and wonder what it is? Take the guesswork out of identifying plants and broaden your knowledge of plant distribution by joining the W.K. Kellogg Bird ... Read More

An adult Sandhill Crane and colt stand together in a field.

Sunday, June 15 | Free Sanctuary Admission for Dads on Father’s Day

05.28.25

Celebrate the dads in your life by visiting the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15. Dads enjoy free admission that day when visiting with their families from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The basics About Walk the ... Read More

A BioBlitz participant takes a close-up photo of an oak seedling. The phone containing the image of the seedling is visible in the photo.

Saturday, June 14 | KBS BioBlitz at the Bird Sanctuary

05.28.25

Join the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station on Saturday, June 14, to kick off the third annual KBS BioBlitz at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. KBS naturalists and local scientists will be on hand to explore and document the diversity of life, ... Read More

Photo of a box turtle in the grass.

Thursday, May 22 | Turtles and Watercolors

03.28.25

Explore Michigan's native turtle species while diving into the world of watercolor painting. The Turtles and Watercolors workshop is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. The basics About In ... Read More

A wild red-tailed hawk perches on a bird enclosure.

Saturday, May 17 | Behind the Scenes: Raptors

03.28.25

Join Sanctuary staff for a special glimpse into caring for the Sanctuary’s resident birds of prey. The basics About Behind the Scenes: Raptors will take place on three different Saturdays this spring, summer and fall, from 10 ... Read More

A Canada Goose rests in the grass with two goslings.

Sunday, May 11 | Free Admission to the Sanctuary for Moms

03.28.25

Mother’s Day weekend is a perfect time to visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Spring flowers and trees are in bloom and migration season is underway. The basics About The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will continue the ... Read More

Redbud trees bloom along a trail at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Saturday, April 19 | Free Admission at the Sanctuary for Earth Day

03.27.25

On Saturday, April 19, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will be offering free admission in celebration of Earth Day, which is observed annually on April 22. The basics About There are so many ways to enjoy the gifts of nature at ... Read More

A bobolink perches on a tree branch with golden light. Credit to JS Jourdan.

April-June | Birds and Coffee Chats

03.27.25

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during spring in southwest Michigan, and related topics, during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All ... Read More

Historical, black-and-white photo of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House, courtesy of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Sunday, April 6 | Sustaining the Vision Open House

03.27.25

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and W.K. Kellogg Manor House are offering free admission in honor of W.K Kellogg’s birthday, on Sunday, April 6, during Kellogg Biological Station’s annual Sustaining the Vision open house. The ... Read More

Close-up photo of Odin the Barred Owl, a resident of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Several days in April | Bird Sanctuary Volunteer Trainings

03.27.25

There's a volunteer role for everyone at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Adults interested in learning more about volunteering at the Sanctuary have several upcoming opportunities to do so. About The three spring sessions will ... Read More

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