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Home | bird sanctuary
A Kirtland’s Warbler sings while perching on a tree branch. Credit to Josh Haas.

Wednesday, April 2 | Field Ornithology Course Begins

03.03.25

Bird lovers can choose their own adventures with the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Field Ornithology course, which returns as a hybrid series with multiple ways to participate. The basics About The course will consist of ... Read More

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

Saturday, March 29 | Spring Guided Bird Hike

03.01.25

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics About Participants in the guided walk ... Read More

Saturday, March 1 | Nature Quest at the Bird Sanctuary

02.11.25

Enjoy an outdoor adventure next month at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Nature Quest event, set for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Arrive anytime during those hours for self-guided activities that are perfect for all ages. The ... Read More

Stephanie Clark, a KBS graduate student, works on a mural titled "Complementary," which she designed and painted for the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Paintbrushes, plants, and Pieris rapae: Combining art and science through mural painting at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

02.05.25

As I advanced toward the last year of my Ph.D. at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Grounds Manager, Lisa Duke, approached me about creating a mural on the property. The location was determined to be a blank ... Read More

Doug and Wendy Robbins' granddaughter, Eli, feeds swans at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Photo provided by Doug and Wendy Robbins.

Preserving the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for future generations

01.28.25

Wendy and Doug Robbins have long been champions of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Their financial support for its ongoing renovation is about more than just preserving a cherished Michigan landmark —it’s about ensuring future generations ... Read More

A snowy view of a portion of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Paved Path.

Saturday, Feb. 15 | Winter Guided Bird Hike

01.03.25

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics About Participants in the guided ... Read More

A wintry, snowy view of the Sanctuary's foot bridge lined by birch trees.

Dec. 24-Jan. 1 | Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, rest of KBS campus to close for winter break

12.19.24

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will observe the Michigan State University winter break closure, which is set for Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. This includes the Kellogg Manor House and the KBS academic campus. The ... Read More

An autumn scene at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, with silhouettes of swans and geese against Wintergreen Lake.

October-December | Birds and Coffee Chats

10.31.24

Share your latest bird sightings and learn more about some of the bird species commonly found during autumn in southwest Michigan during monthly Birds and Coffee chats, offered by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. All events begin at 10 a.m. ... Read More

Two people peer through binoculars at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Oct. 12 and 17 | Birding with Bird Sanctuary Staff and Volunteers

09.27.24

Join W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts for a pair of birding events in October. The basics Guided bird hike A guided bird hike is set for from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, to practice ... Read More

Autumn view of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary foot bridge over Wintergreen Lake.

September | Free Admission for Bird Sanctuary Members to Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

08.24.24

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is kicking off autumn with a reciprocal membership agreement with Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in September. The Sanctuary also will have themed activities set up inside the Overlook Building and along the ... Read More

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