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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

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

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

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

Sunday, Nov. 6 | Fall Migration Celebration at the Bird Sanctuary

10.20.22

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Fall Migration Celebration is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The basics Time and date: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6Audience: EveryoneFee: FreeRegistration: Not required About Fall is ... Read More

Close-up of a Carolina Wren, a mostly brown bird with a white eyebrow.

July-September | Birds and Coffee Chats

08.10.22

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

A yellow, black and blue swallowtail butterfly feeds on wildflowers at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Month of August | Storybook Walk at the Bird Sanctuary

07.23.22

Reading on the trails is back at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, with new storylines for July and August. Together with the Richland Community Library, the Sanctuary will have new themes and activities for storybook walks this ... Read More

Close-up of a rusty-headed Trumpeter Swan on Wintergreen Lake.

Saturday, July 16 | Guided Bird Hike

07.13.22

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, July 16, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the ... 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

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

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

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