Modeled after a similar Canadian refuge, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, which originated in 1927, was part of a network of rest stops created to protect dwindling numbers of Canada geese as they made their annual migratory flights across North America. In 1928, cereal maker W.K. Kellogg donated the Sanctuary to Michigan State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University), where fisheries and wildlife experts could best manage its resources and use the Sanctuary as a center for research and education. Along with the Kellogg Experimental Farm and nearby Kellogg Experimental Forest, it later became part of what is today Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station. Birds of prey, ducks, geese, peacocks, pheasants, and other nothern species live in the region and can be seen by visitors. Guided tours, walking paths with trail signs, and a bookstore are also offered.
Location:
12685 E. C Ave., Battle Creek Michigan 49012
Telephone
616-671-2510
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Onondaga) Billie Sue Sportfishing Charters
(Battle Creek) Binder Park Zoo
(Lansing) Carl G. Fenner Nature Center
(Coldwater) Coldwater Charters
(Somerset) Countryside Veterinary Service
(Jackson) Crossroads Animal Hospital
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01/10 Coming to The Battle Creek area
Redbud Trail Rendezvous Rochester IN April27-28 See living history of frontier Midwest America, historic camps, music and dance of the period, traditional crafts, food cooked over wood fires, blanket trading, tomahawk and muzzle-loading shooting contests. The village has 40 wooden booths, traditional crafts, blanket trading and muzzle loading shooting matches.
Tri-state Bluegrass Festival Kendallville IN May24-27 The goal that the board of directors has tried to achieve at these festivals is to provide high quality and a variety of entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere that encourages jamming.
Mentone Egg Festival Mentone IN May30-June1 The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade in the downtown area, a play area for kids, and a huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show. All entertainment events are free. Flea markets and crafters line the main street in our downtown.
New Haven Canal Days Festival New Haven IN June4-8 The NHCD Festival Committee, which consists of a team of dedicated volunteers, community leaders, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and residents, have been working hard all year long to bring quality events to our community that will entertain the entire family.
Willkommen zum Germanfest Fort Wayne IN June2-9 Festival events located throughout Fort Wayne, Allen County, and northeast Indiana.
Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival Wakarusa IN June7-9 This is also a free event, and a free-will offering will also help support this event.
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