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A single cow stands in the pasture at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Pasture Dairy Center.

KBS Pasture Dairy Center wraps up 15 years of innovation

03.28.25

Starting in 2009, the Pasture Dairy Center at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station pioneered automatic robotic milking combined with data-driven intensive rotational grazing methods for dairy cattle. After 15 years of innovation and ... 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

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

Portrait of David G. Dvorak, M.D.

Dvorak to step down from the KBS Director’s Advisory Board after decades of making a difference

11.13.23

In 2003, David G. Dvorak, M.D., embarked on a remarkable journey with the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station—KBS—starting as a dedicated volunteer. Dave was drawn to the KBS Shoreline Management Demonstration Area project, also known as the ... Read More

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

Sunday, April 16 | Sustaining the Vision Open House

04.06.23

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 16, during Kellogg Biological Station’s annual Sustaining the Vision open house. The basics ... Read More

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

Sunday, April 10 | Sustaining the Vision Open House

03.09.22

The basics Times/Date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10 — Bird Sanctuary 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10 — Manor House and Estate Audience: Families Fee: No admission fee Registration: None required The W.K. Kellogg ... Read More

A female Mallard stands with her duckling on the shore of Wintergreen Lake at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Birds and Coffee chats bring together bird lovers in revamped format

02.23.22

Register for a free Birds and Coffee chat here. The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has long held Birds and Coffee events. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were known as Birds and Coffee Walks. Local birders would meet at the Sanctuary ... Read More

Close-up view of a hand holding a painted turtle.

Study gives a long-term glimpse into the ecology of a southwest Michigan marsh

06.28.20

Some of the turtles residing in Garside (formerly Sherriff's) Marsh, a tract of private land near the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, were there long before dial-up internet, having already lived through the tenures of at least five U.S. ... Read More

Don Hall in a plaid shhirt and brown jacket.

Don Hall, freshwater ecologist and early champion of KBS, dies at 84

06.27.20

The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station lost a great friend with the passing of Donald Hall, Michigan State University professor emeritus of zoology, on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in East Lansing, Michigan. He was 84. Don Hall Hall was a ... Read More

Profile headshot of Fredric Janzen.

Kellogg Biological Station welcomes new director

06.02.20

The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community is excited to welcome Dr. Fredric Janzen. Janzen assumed the role of KBS director effective June 1, 2020. He is internationally recognized for his work in the fields of ecology and evolution. ... Read More

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