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Home | nature

Saturday, March 1 | Nature Quest at the Bird Sanctuary

02.11.25

Enjoy an outdoor adventure next month at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Nature Quest event, set for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Arrive anytime during those hours for self-guided activities that are perfect for all ages. The ... Read More

A group of participants in a past GALS program sit in a semicircle on the forest floor.

Calling all ‘GALS:’ Free summer science program for high school students offered through KBS

01.14.25

The Girls on Outdoor Adventure for Leadership and Science, or GALS, program is coming to the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station this summer. GALS is a free summer science program for high school students to learn science hands-on while ... 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

Two lady beetles feed on aphids on a soybean plant.

June 12 through July 31 | Wild Wednesdays at the Sanctuary

07.21.24

Families with children are invited to this summer’s Wild Wednesday series. Join a W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary naturalist along the trail for a fun, interactive activity, then enjoy a nature-themed craft or more chances to explore the ... Read More

Close-up view of someone holding a piece of a Cyperus flavescens, or yellow flatsedge

June 21-22 | Sedge Identification Class

05.14.24

Join the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary to learn more about the wonderful, subtle beauty of sedges in a two-day, in-person, hands-on class, slated for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22. The basics About The ... Read More

A Savannah Sparrow, a streaky brown-and-white bird, perches on a plant.

Saturday, June 1 | Guided Bird Hike at the Sanctuary

05.12.24

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics About Participants in the guided walk will ... Read More

Sketch of an Eastern box turtle by Ayley Shortridge.

Thursday, May 23 | Blending Art and Science: Turtles

04.16.24

Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of Michigan's turtle species? Why not try painting your very own watercolor turtle while learning about their fascinating ecology? An upcoming workshop hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary ... Read More

A Canada Goose rests in the grass with two goslings.

Sunday, May 12 | Free Admission to the Sanctuary for Moms

04.11.24

Mother’s Day weekend is a perfect time to visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Spring flowers and trees are in bloom and migration season is underway. The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will continue the tradition of offering free ... Read More

Redbud trees bloom along a trail at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.

Sunday, April 21 | Free Admission to the Sanctuary for Earth Day

04.10.24

On Sunday, April 21, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will be offering free admission in celebration of Earth Day, which is observed annually on April 22. The basics About There are so many ways to enjoy the gifts of nature at ... Read More

The front of the Overlook Building is shown on an autumn day.

January-March | Bird Sanctuary Overlook Building Activities

12.16.23

Each month this winter, the Overlook will host themed activities in a cozy, indoor space overlooking Wintergreen Lake. The Overlook is located along the Sanctuary’s 3/4-mile Paved Path, and the activities are ideal for children ages ... Read More

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