KBS LTER https://lter.kbs.msu.edu Kellogg Biological Station | Long-Term Ecological Research Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:28:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 KBS grad student earn awards for national energy research for harnessing soil microbes https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2026/03/brandon-kristy/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:23:50 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15698 Continue reading KBS grad student earn awards for national energy research for harnessing soil microbes]]> Brandon Kristy, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Integrative Biology and a member of the Evans Lab at the Kellogg Biological Station, will go to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, or LLNL, to study the “unseen” partners of sustainable bioenergy.Kristy’s specialty is plant science for sustainable bioenergy, where he investigates how soil microbiomes can help crops like switchgrass thrive…

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]]> Thirty years of data reveal major declines in lady beetles and their pest-fighting power in Midwestern farmland https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2026/03/thirty-years-of-data-reveal-major-declines-in-lady-beetles-and-their-pest-fighting-power-in-midwestern-farmland/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:53:38 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15671 Continue reading Thirty years of data reveal major declines in lady beetles and their pest-fighting power in Midwestern farmland]]> Long-term monitoring at the Kellogg Biological Station Long Term Ecological Research site (KBS LTER) shows both native and introduced predators are declining, potentially weakening a key natural defense against crop pests. A new study, led by researchers at Kent State University and Michigan State University, finds that populations of lady beetles, important natural predators of…

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]]> KBS LTER graduate student receives prestigious MSU science award https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2026/02/kbs-lter-graduate-student-receives-prestigious-msu-science-award/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15644 Continue reading KBS LTER graduate student receives prestigious MSU science award]]> KBS graduate student Rachel Drobnak has received the 2026 MSU Graduate School’s Graduate Award in Science Communication & Outreach for her work in promoting the benefits of prairie strips. KBS graduate student Rachel Drobnak has received the 2026 Graduate Student Award for Science Communication & Outreach. The award, which is given annually to one graduate student at MSU…

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]]> MiSTRIPS program extends its impact beyond farm fields to classrooms and communities https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2026/02/mistrips-program-extends-its-impact-beyond-farm-fields-to-classrooms-and-communities/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:51:20 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15632 Continue reading MiSTRIPS program extends its impact beyond farm fields to classrooms and communities]]> Inspired by their time as Research Experience for Teachers program at the Kellogg Biological Station, two Michigan teachers are using schoolyard prairies as outdoor classrooms to engage students and provide hands-on experience with science. Now in its fifth year, MiSTRIPS has made a lasting impact that extends beyond the 11 participating farmers who have planted more than 50…

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]]> Creativity and curiosity: K-Woods students explore science and art at KBS https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/creativity-and-curiosity-k-woods-students-explore-science-and-art-at-kbs/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:41:04 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15596 Continue reading Creativity and curiosity: K-Woods students explore science and art at KBS]]> At the end of last October, the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station was thrilled to welcome Kensington Woods, or K-Wood, Schools back for a second year of field-based ecological exploration. K-Woods, a charter school in Livingston, Michigan, prides itself on its small, supportive community and its STEAM-focused approach that shows students how creativity and science go hand in hand. That same blend of…

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]]> MiSTRIPS impacts farmers beyond their fields https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/mistrips-impacts-farmers-beyond-their-fields/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:29:50 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15578 Continue reading MiSTRIPS impacts farmers beyond their fields]]> The MiSTRIPS program is helping Michigan farmers boost soil health, support wildlife, and increase profit by integrating native prairie strips into working farmland, making a meaningful impact and fostering new relationships between land stewards and researchers. The MiSTRIPS program has supported 11 Michigan farmers in planting more than 50 acres of native prairie and prairie strips…

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]]> MiSTRIPS program inspires local artists and strengthens community connections https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/mistrips-program-inspires-local-artists-and-strengthens-community-connections/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15550 Continue reading MiSTRIPS program inspires local artists and strengthens community connections]]> Visiting artists and members of the KBS community have transformed the science of prairie strips into art that celebrates the beauty and resilience of agricultural landscapes. Rooted in sustainable agriculture and scientific discovery, MiSTRIPS has reached far beyond the original audience of farmers and agricultural conservation groups to cultivates creativity and community connection…

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]]> 8th Annual Underground Innovations to expand regenerative farmer networks in Michigan https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/underground-innovations-2026/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:42:17 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15562 Continue reading 8th Annual Underground Innovations to expand regenerative farmer networks in Michigan]]> Hickory Corners, MI – Registration is now open for the 8th annual Underground Innovations winter meeting for innovative farmers, agricultural and environmental professionals, and others. Presented by Michigan Agriculture Advancement (MiAA) with support from the Kellogg Biological Station Long Term Ecological Research Program (KBS LTER), this event will continue to build and support a community of…

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]]> MiSTRIPS program sparks new research and stronger community partnerships https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/11/mistrips-program-sparks-new-research-and-stronger-community-partnerships/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15533 Continue reading MiSTRIPS program sparks new research and stronger community partnerships]]> Researchers at the KBS LTER have leveraged the MiSTRIPS partnership network to launch new grant-funded projects and field studies that may not have been possible without the program. The MiSTRIPS Program at the KBS LTER has become a springboard for new research, helping scientists secure grants and expand studies in sustainable agriculture. Its impact now reaches well beyond…

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]]> Elizabeth Schultheis awarded fellowship to tackle science misconceptions https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/11/elizabeth-schultheis-awarded-fellowship-to-tackle-science-misconceptions/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:31:28 +0000 https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/?p=15529 Continue reading Elizabeth Schultheis awarded fellowship to tackle science misconceptions]]> Dr. Elizabeth Schultheis, co-Founder of Data Nuggets and Education and Outreach Coordinator at the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station’s Long Term Ecological Research Program, has been named a 2025 Sound Science Fellow by the National Center for Science Education (NCSE). This prestigious fellowship, aimed at advancing the teaching of evolution, climate change, and accurate scientific education…

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