Experience Nature with Wild Wednesdays at W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
Looking for summer activities for young kids?
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta has some fun programming scheduled for children in June and July, featuring a different nature theme each week.
Deemed “Wild Wednesdays,” these programs aim to explore nature through outdoor adventures and crafts.
Wild Wednesdays Highlights
Each week, children from ages three to eight years old* will join a W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary naturalist along the trail for a fun, interactive activity, followed by a nature-themed craft and other activities to explore the outdoors.
There are six sessions offered this summer in June and July.
*While all ages are welcome, the program is tailored for kids aged three to eight years old.
Wild Wednesday Dates & Times
10:00 AM to 12:00PM, select Wednesdays in June and July
June Dates: 12, 19, 26
July Dates: 10, 17, 24
Location
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary – 12685 East C Ave, Augusta, MI 49012
Explore Different Animals and Nature Themes
Kids will want to return each week to discover new Wild Wednesday themes. Starting with ladybugs on June 12 and finishing with eagles on July 24, each week explores a different, nature-focused topic.
- June 12: Ladybugs
- June 19: Honeybees and Bumblebees
- June 26: Hummingbirds
- July 10: Crows and Ravens
- July 17: Trees and Leaves
- July 24: Eagles
Wild Wednesdays Admission
No advance registration is requires for Wild Wednesdays, offering flexibility to attend when your schedule permits.
Admission Rates
- Sanctuary Members: Free
- Non-members: $6/adult, $5/student or senior, $4/child, FREE for kids under 2
More About the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
Open since 1927, this bird sanctuary was created by W.K. Kellogg as a refuge for the Canada Goose and other migratory birds. It also served as an important part of Trumpeter Swan restoration efforts in Michigan in the 1980s.
The Sanctuary spans 180-acres and is situated around 40-acre Wintergreen Lake.
Paved trails make the Sanctuary an easy walk or stroll with wagons or strollers, and a must-see among local zoos and animal sanctuaries.
Animals to Visit
- Waterfowl: Trumpeter Swans, Canada Geese and a variety of ducks
- Birds of Prey: Common raptors, including Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Eastern Screech Owls and others
- Game Birds: pheasants, bobwhites and quail
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