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Home | bird sanctuary
A female Mallard Duck swims through the water, leading the way for five ducklings.

Saturday, May 13 | Spring Guided Bird Hike

04.26.23

On Saturday, May 13, the Sanctuary is hosting a guided bird hike from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Participants will meet at the Resource Center building, then walk down to Wintergreen Lake to look for spring birds. The spring guided bird hike will ... Read More

Columbine and lupine bloom in the pollinator garden at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Tuesday, May 2 | Sanctuary Volunteer Training

04.26.23

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 an upcoming opportunity to do so. The basics Time and date: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, ... Read More

A leucitic Canada Goose stands on the shore of Wintergreen Lake at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Saturday, April 22 | Free Admission to the Bird Sanctuary for Earth Day

04.13.23

On April 22, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will be offering free admission in celebration of Earth Day! The basics Time and date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Location: 12685 E. C Ave., Augusta, MI Audience: Everyone! ... Read More

A walking path at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is framed by the pink flowers of a blooming Eastern Redbud tree.

Month of April | Self-guided Activities at the Sanctuary

03.16.23

Enjoy some outdoor time at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary this April, taking part in self-guided activities and a monthlong membership exchange program. Poetry on the Trail Celebrate National Poetry Month with a visit to the Sanctuary in ... Read More

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

Wednesday, March 29 | Field Ornithology Course Begins

03.07.23

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 Times and dates: 6 to 7 p.m. on select ... Read More

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

January-March 2023 | Birds and Coffee Chats

02.28.23

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

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

Saturday, Feb. 18 | Guided Bird Hike at the Sanctuary

01.31.23

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics Time and date: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ... Read More

Snowy view of the Sanctuary's foot bridge and Wintergreen Lake, with waterfowl in the foreground.

Classes and memberships make great holiday gifts

12.21.22

Give the gift of an experience this season! Memberships to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary or Manor House make great presents. Shopping for a loved one who's already a member? Check out some of our upcoming classes — accessible online ... Read More

Odin, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s resident Barred Owl, perches on a branch in a Sanctuary enclosure.

Thursday, Jan. 19 | Bird Sanctuary Volunteer Training

12.16.22

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. The basics Dates/times: 10 a.m. on ... Read More

Ducks fly just over Wintergreen Lake during autumn at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Credit to Roy Van Loo Jr.

Saturday, Dec. 3 | Guided Bird Hike at the Sanctuary

11.19.22

Update: Due to inclement weather, the hike was rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 3, with a registration deadline of Thursday, Dec. 1. Guided birding walks are back at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird ... Read More

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