Visit

Come and visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! The grounds are open during all four seasons!

Explore three miles of trails and experience a variety of habitats surrounding Wintergreen Lake, the heart of the Sanctuary grounds.  Visitors will see a variety of birds that call the Sanctuary home, including our resident waterfowl, gamebirds and raptors. The Sanctuary is a great place for birding, nature photography or simply enjoying a walk outside. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the whole day!

The Sanctuary is located in Augusta, Michigan, 15 miles north of Kalamazoo and 12 miles north-west of Battle Creek.

Visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather and prepare for being outside.  Pack a water bottle and refill at the drinking fountain near the Auditorium! 

The Sanctuary needs to maintain a safe space for our native wildlife and our visitors.  Please show your respect by following a few simple rules and refraining from:  

• Bringing pets.  There are no dogs allowed at any time on Sanctuary grounds. Dogs are allowed only in the following areas: KBS academic campus, Conference Center and Manor House grounds, and the Plant Succession Trail, located at the corner of B Avenue and East Gull Lake Drive.
• Using bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, etc. inside the property
• Bringing in food to feed the waterfowl and other wildlife.  Corn is available for purchase in the Resource Center for $1 per bucket. 
• Using tobacco products.  Michigan State University is a Tobacco-Free Campus.
• Bringing in firearms. Michigan State University policy state that except as permitted by state law regulating firearms, no person shall possess any firearm or weapon anywhere upon property.
• Using drones. Michigan State University policy does not allow drone use for recreational purposes on property.
• Please remember to pack out your litter. 
• Masks are required inside all buildings, including the restrooms.

Thank you for your understanding.

Further information to plan your visit:

• Admission & Hours
• Directions
• Group Visit
• Trails
• Birds