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Home | kellogg bird sanctuary
An adult Sandhill Crane and colt stand together in a field.

Sunday, June 19 | Father’s Day at the Bird Sanctuary

06.09.22

Celebrate the dads in your life by visiting the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19. Dads enjoy free admission that day when visiting with their families from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The basics Date: 9 a.m. to 5 ... Read More

Danielle Zoellner laughs while showing a small group of people plants in a wetland area.

Saturday, June 4 | Wild Edibles Workshop

05.24.22

Have you ever wondered which wild plants might be safe to eat? Join Dr. Danielle Zoellner of Idle Awhile Farm and Forage Saturday, June 4, for a hike and workshop on wild edible plants. The basics Date: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June ... Read More

Canada geese create ripples in the water as they float on Wintergreen Lake.

Month of April | Poetry on the Trail at the Sanctuary

03.10.22

Poetry on the Trail Celebrate National Poetry Month with a visit to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in April, and check out the self-guided Poetry on the Trail. Visitors can read poems as they walk along the Paved Trail and create their ... 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 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

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

Saturday, Feb. 19 | Guided Birding Hike

01.31.22

Basics Date: Saturday, Feb. 19 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Fee: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and $3 for children ages 2-17. For non-members, admission is $7 for adults, $6 ... Read More

A skunk walks through fresh, fluffy snow.

Saturday, March 5 | Nature Scavenger Hunt

01.31.22

31The basics Date: Saturday, March 5 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Audience: Families Fee: Free for members. Non members: $5/adults, $4/seniors and students, $3/children ages 2-17 Registration: None required Tune into ... Read More

The sun rises behind a stand of deciduous trees on a snowy ridge.

Canceled: Saturday, Feb. 12 | Winter Twig ID Workshop

01.05.22

Hit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary trails this February and learn how to identify trees in their winter form. Join Dr. Danielle Zoellner of Idle Awhile Farm & Forage for a Winter Twig ID workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. ... Read More

A green golf cart donated to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary sits next to a large pile of wood chips, with a shovel leaning against the bed of the cart.

Generous donations help Kellogg Bird Sanctuary motor on

11.17.21

Providing excellent care for the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's resident birds and the grounds they call home can require some heavy lifting. Thanks to the donation of an electric golf cart by the Greenfield family, Sanctuary staff has a ... Read More

A group of people stand together, watching birds and taking photos, on the shores of Wintergreen Lake with swans in the foreground and trees in autumn color in the background.

Sunday, Nov. 7 | Fall Fly In

10.19.21

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s Wintergreen Lake sits on a major migration route, making it a terrific spot to witness waterfowl traveling toward their winter destinations. If you enjoy birds and love autumn, combine the two and visit the ... Read More

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