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People gather off the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary's Paved Path on the shore of Wintergreen Lake to view birds on an autumn day.

Sunday, Nov. 2 | Fall Migration Celebration

10.17.25

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s annual Fall Migration Celebration is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, with free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The basics About Fall is when waterfowl migrate to warmer waters, and hundreds ... Read More

Several GALS participants stand among ferns on the forest floor, while hiking through the Manistee National Forest.

KBS launches inaugural GALS expedition to merge science, leadership, and adventure

10.15.25

Summertime at Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station—KBS—is always full of energy. This year was no exception with the launch of the Station’s first-ever Girls on outdoor Adventure for Leadership and Science, or GALS, ... Read More

Autumn view of the foot bridge at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, with several swans in the water nearby.

Saturday, Sept. 13 | Fall Migration Guided Bird Hike

08.15.25

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. The basics About Participants in the guided walk ... Read More

Cover of the book Starlight Symphony, by Buffy Silverman, showing an owl against a dark, muted background.

Sunday, Sept. 7 | Storytime at the Sanctuary with Buffy Silverman

08.15.25

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is hosting a special author reading of the September Storybook Walk selection, “Starlight Symphony,” by Buffy Silverman. The basics About During the reading, set for 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, ... Read More

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

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