Here are some fun ways to enhance your experience at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! Please feel free to print your own copies of these items or borrow a copy from our Resource Center. If you will be using these items during a group visit, please reserve copies during your scheduling and we will have them ready and waiting for you! Details on scheduling can be found at the Group Visit page.
Scavenger Hunts
These self-guided scavenger hunts are a fun way for students and leaders to explore the Sanctuary.
Can you find? Scavenger Hunt – for Early Elementary
This hunt has 16 squares with pictures and simple text describing things to find around the Sanctuary’s paved visitor path.
For early elementary groups each chaperone/leader/teacher will receive:
- A clipboard, dry-erase marker and laminated “Can you find?” sheet.
- All materials should be returned to the Sanctuary Resource Center/Bookstore upon completion.
- Can you find? Scavenger Hunt
Scientific Scavenger Hunt – for Middle School
For middle school groups, students will work in pairs. Each pair of students will receive:
- A clipboard, pencil, laminated “Scientific Scavenger Hunt” and Answer Sheet. All materials except the Answer Sheet should be returned to the Sanctuary Resource Center/Bookstore upon completion.
- A copy of the correct answers to the “Scientific Scavenger Hunt” will be given to each teacher upon arrival.
- Scientific Scavenger Hunt
- Scientific Scavenger Hunt Answer Sheet
- Scientific Scavenger Hunt ANSWERS
BIRDO
The first one to say “BIRDO” wins! Five versions have been created to involve many players. If you see an item on your sheet mark it off, and the first one to get 5 in a row wins!
Historical Walking Tour
Since 1927, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary has been a home for wildlife and a place for research, education and outreach. On the Historical Walking Tour, we welcome you to experience how the Sanctuary has changed over time. The tour is located along the main 3/4 mile paved path and a brochure maps six marked locations along the way that highlight aspects of our rich history.
Historical Walking Tour Brochure
Bluebird Trail Guide
Take this trail guide on the 1 mile Bluebird Trail. There are 5 points along the trail that correlate to different sections of the guide and share information on Eastern Bluebirds, nest box residents, backyard habitat, native plants, and monitoring nest boxes. This is a great resource if you are interested in birds that use nest boxes!
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