We welcome visitors to our research site! There are various ways for you to tour our research:
- Events: Every year we participate in events across Michigan and hold on-site field day events on the KBS campus. Connect with us via our social media @KBSLTER to stay updated on news and events, or check out the KBS Events Calendar.
- Guided tours: LTER field sites, and those of our partner programs at the LTAR and GLBRC, are available for guided tours. We welcome inquiries from individuals and groups of all ages. Tours generally take about an hour and are tailored to interests. For tours of the LTER, please complete the form on the KBS Tours page or contact us.
- Self-guided tours: a Sustainable Agriculture Walking Tour of our research is available May 1 through November 1, free of charge. This ¾-mile walking tour takes about an hour to complete. Visitors can enjoy nature while learning how scientists at KBS are researching ways to help make farming profitable while protecting and enhancing our state’s natural resources. Trail guides are available at the trail head and lead visitors through 16 stations. To schedule a self-guided tour of the LTER, please complete the KBS Tours request form.
- Field trips: We have developed an on-site science activity for elementary students (grades 2 through 5) based on KBS LTER research. With guidance from a trained KBS volunteer, an interactive activity booklet leads students through a 1-mile nature trail at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, teaching them about agriculture, ecology, and the scientific method. Each of the 15 lessons meets Michigan’s teaching standards. Based on teacher input, we created an accompanying teacher’s guide with background information and additional activities for the classroom. The trail is open April 15 through November 1. To use the trail, classes MUST be accompanied by a trained KBS volunteer. To schedule a visit, please complete the KBS Tours request form.
While visiting our research, make sure to check out other tour opportunities at the Kellogg Biological Station, including the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research site (LTAR), Bird Sanctuary, and Kellogg Manor House.