Pollinator Week is an annual celebration of pollinators. Raise awareness and work towards the conservation of this important group of animals by celebrating Pollinator Week! This annual celebration was initiated by the Pollinator Read More
Gardening for Insects
May 22nd is International Day for Biological Diversity As a scientist who studies moths, butterflies, and bees, one of my favorite types of biodiversity is insect biodiversity. I am especially fascinated by the myriad interactions Read More
Amazing Animal Moms
Mother’s Day, which takes place on May 12 this year, is a great time to celebrate and honor the women who have made an impact in our lives. People around the world celebrate motherhood in different ways – and we’re not the only species with Read More
Protect our Dark Skies
Light pollution is a global problem Have you had this experience of sleeping in a new place: you turn off the light to go to bed, and realize that there is a bright light illuminating your room, leading to a restless night of sleep? If Read More
Protect our Wetlands
Growing up in Michigan, I was always fascinated by wetlands. The woods near my house flooded every spring, and I loved to go looking for tadpoles and other aquatic creatures. What I didn’t yet realize was how important wetlands really Read More
Time to fly south
This time of year, I’ve got migration on the brain, as I’ve been seeing monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) at the Kellogg Biological Station. Like us, the monarchs sense that fall is in the air– changes in day length and temperature, Read More
A legacy of conservation; a commitment to sustainability.
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary12685 East C Avenue
Augusta, MI 49012
Phone: (269) 671-2510 birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu