Sensory-Friendly Family Time at the Overlook Building

Date/Time
Date(s) - 07.10.2026 - 08.28.2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am

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Location
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

Categories

• Kellogg Biological Station
• Bird Sanctuary

What to expect:

The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is proud to offer a sensory-friendly opportunity.

Once a week, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., we will reserve our Overlook Building specifically for access by families who have a member with sensory sensitivities. Hands-on activities will be available, along with crafts & books. Families are welcome to bring their own manipulative, comfort objects, headphones, electronics, and other support items. This once a week offering will start on July 10^th and continue each Friday, through to August 28^th.

All of our trails will be open and available for those participating in Family-Friendly Time, as well as open to our other guests. Starting at 10 a.m. you can enjoy feeding the waterfowl, for $1 per cup of food. 

Event information:

• Dates: Fridays starting on July 10th and running through to August 28th, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
• Audience: Families with members who have sensory sensitivities
• No registration required
• Cost: Members are free
              Non-members: general admission $6/adults, $5/seniors and students, $4/children ages 2-17

Questions? Please call (269) 671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu.