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
Elementary students’ lessons on economics, philanthropy culminate in a donation to the Bird Sanctuary
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has a little more cash on hand, thanks to a generous group of fourth grade students. The class from Ealy Elementary, which is in Michigan’s Whitehall School District, recently donated $400 to the Sanctuary ... Read More
Dvorak to step down from the KBS Director’s Advisory Board after decades of making a difference
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
New endowment supports soil ecology research at KBS
A new endowment has been created to support soil ecology research at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. The Dazil Soil Sciences Endowment Fund will provide funding for research projects and other activities that focus on the understanding ... Read More
Gift to KBS research program puts more students in reach of a one-of-a-kind summer experience
The KBS summer experience is becoming more widely accessible, thanks to a recent gift from longtime Michigan State University donors. Doug and Maria Bayer have established a scholarship fund for summer research experiences at the W.K. ... Read More
KBS, MSU alums establish new endowment to support research equipment at KBS
Wilson Cunningham spent three years doing research at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station decades ago, but impressions of that time have been long-lasting. Drawing from those experiences, he and his spouse, Jane A. Carstairs, have created a ... Read More
Generous donations help Kellogg Bird Sanctuary motor on
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
Friends of Kellogg Bird Sanctuary help improve trail accessibility for all
As anyone familiar with Michigan winters knows, our weather is inhospitable to concrete and asphalt. It's no different at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, where the 3/4-mile Paved Path—the main artery of the Sanctuary's trail system—is ... Read More
#GivingTuesdayNow donations support the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s avian residents
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary was feeling the love last Tuesday, May 5. A special day of giving intended to fill needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic, #GivingTuesdayNow was an opportunity for the Sanctuary to highlight the challenges of ... Read More
Embracing the unknown: REU student values taking risks and learning new skills at KBS
Case Western Reserve University student Akshata Rudrapatna's first summer at KBS was so enriching, she aimed to return in 2019. This summer, she's back in the Klausmeier Lab studying metacommunity theory. Akshata was interviewed by external ... Read More
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