The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is hosting a special storytime event for families. Local author Buffy Silverman will read her book, “Starlight Symphony,” from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, in the sanctuary’s Overlook Building, according to a community announcement.
The event aims to engage children and families with the sounds of nature. Silverman’s book highlights the rhythmic sounds of wood thrushes, crickets and woodpeckers. After the reading, participants can join a hands-on activity using instruments from the Richland Community Library’s Library of Things to explore natural sounds further.
Admission to the event is free with regular sanctuary admission. Members of the sanctuary always have free admission, while non-members pay $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and $4 for children ages 2-17.
Monthly themed activities at the Overlook Building
Each month, the Overlook Building hosts themed activities in a cozy indoor space with views of Wintergreen Lake. These activities are designed for children ages 3-6 and are located along the sanctuary’s paved path. The September theme is “extreme ecologists,” allowing families to engage in related reading, craft and dramatic play activities during regular sanctuary hours.
During spring, summer and fall, pages from a storybook are posted along the paved path for families to read as they walk. The September story is “Starlight Symphony.” In October, the Overlook theme will be “It’s Owltober!” and the Storybook Walk will feature “Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell.
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is located at 12685 East C Ave. in Augusta. For more information, contact the sanctuary at birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or 269-671-2510.
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Sanctuary’s mission and history
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary aims to conserve native habitat for migratory and resident birds while promoting environmental awareness through research, education and outreach. Since 1928, the sanctuary has served as a training school for animal care and land management and continues to innovate in wildlife conservation efforts.
The Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University’s largest off-campus educational complex, has been practicing its land-grant values for nearly a century. KBS students and faculty work to understand and solve real-world environmental problems for a better tomorrow.
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