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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

Close-up of several bracelets made by Gabe Knowles’ fourth-grade class.

Elementary students’ lessons on economics, philanthropy culminate in a donation to the Bird Sanctuary

08.08.24

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has a little more cash on hand, thanks to a generous group of fourth grade students. The class from Ealy Elementary, which is in Michigan’s Whitehall School District, recently donated $400 to the Sanctuary ... Read More

Swans and geese gather on the shore of Wintergreen Lake at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Sunday, Aug. 18 | Free Admission Day at the Sanctuary

08.06.24

Enjoy free admission to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on Sunday, Aug. 18. The Sanctuary is located at 12685 East C Ave., in Augusta. The basics About Admission fees are waived for all visitors on Aug. 18. Take a walk around ... Read More

Native wildflowers bloom in the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's native pollinator garden.

July-September | Online Birds and Coffee Chats

07.24.24

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

Participants in a past Field Botany course stand on a deck overlooking a wetland area.

Canceled—Wednesday, July 31 | Field Botany Begins

07.23.24

*This course has been canceled due to low enrollment. We hope to offer it again in 2025, so please check back, and in the meanwhile check out some other upcoming KBS events.* Take the guesswork out of identifying plants and broaden your ... Read More

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