W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest

Welcome to Kellogg Forest. The forest is one of fourteen Agricultural Experiment Stations of MSU and this particular station is one of four administered by the Forestry Department - (Kellogg, UPTIC, Fred Russ, and Dunbar)

Established on abandoned agricultural land, the Kellogg Experimental Forest is known worldwide for research on tree breeding and genetics, planting techniques, plantation establishment and management. Much of the research that developed the Spartan spruce, a hybrid that combines the color and drought resistance of a blue spruce and the softer needles and rapid growth rate of the white spruce, was done at the Kellogg Forest. The forest is open to the public for biking, hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing and also has several interpretive trails.

The Kellogg Forest is a multiple use facility conducting research and extension projects but is open to the public. Activities include bow hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross-county skiing, driving the forest loop, and several interpretive trails. Guides are available for group tours.

Kellogg Forest was once abandoned agricultural land. Today it is a thriving forest. See how the land has changed by taking the virtual tour of the Lemmien Loop. You may also tour the history of Kellogg Forest or the Ruffed Grouse Habitat Trail.

The latest virtual tour of the storm damage at Kellogg Forest demonstrates how we are Turning Devastation into Research.

For more information, contact:

W.K. Kellogg Experiment Station
Greg Kowalewski
7060 N. 42nd Street
Augusta, Michigan 49012
Phone: 269/731.4597