<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2024-12-preserving-the-kellogg-bird-sanctuary-for-future-generations .aspx" dsn="blogs"><homehero>true</homehero><categories>Climate and Sustainability,Discovery Science,Donors &amp; Alums,Fundraising,STEM Education</categories><broadcast/><articlePreview/><pubDate>12/16/2024</pubDate><title>Preserving the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for future generations </title><description>Wendy and Doug Robbins have long been champions of the<a class="Hyperlink SCXW170213028 BCX0" href="https://birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary</a>. Their financial support for its ongoing renovation is about more than just preserving a cherished Michigan landmark — it’s about ensuring future generations experience the wonder of nature.</description><highlights><ul>
<li>Since the 1930’s the Wendy and Doug Robbins’ family have been visitors and supporters of the Kellogg Biological Station and the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.</li>
<li>The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is a wildlife center located in Southwest Michigan offering conservation-focused public programs, interpretive tours and accessible trails that allow close views of captive and wild birds.</li>
<li>Now full-time residents of the neighboring Gull Lake, Wendy and Doug Robbins have made a generous donation to the Bird Sanctuary renovation project to help preserve wildlife experiences for generations to come.</li>
</ul></highlights><author>Sam Brichta</author><hero-image><img src="" alt=""/></hero-image><image><img src="/_assets/images/news/2024/kbs2.png" alt="A girl feeds swans at a bird sanctuary."/></image></item>