[1][2] It has leaded glass bay windows, oak coffered ceilings and Rookwood tile bathrooms and fireplaces.

As the number of wounded soldiers rose, the Manor House was converted into an estate for injured veterans.

Upon Mr. Kellogg’s death, the Manor House and its surrounding land was given to Michigan State University.

In 1998 a grant was given by the Kellogg Foundation to restore the Manor House to its original state the project was completed .

Modeled after a similar wildlife refuge in Canada, the Bird Sanctuary is home to many wild birds and waterfowl, including trumpeter swan, Canada geese, diving and dabbling ducks, herons, cranes, songbirds, and more.

The Sanctuary has been an integral part in re-establishing both Canada goose and trumpeter swan populations to the Midwest, serving as an important flyway stop for migrating birds.

The Sanctuary remains a popular stop for visitors, offering tours, courses and programs to the public year-round.

The forest is open to the public for biking, hiking, jogging, horseback riding and cross-country skiing and also has more than 15 miles of interpretive trails.

The collection supports the research interests of KBS faculty, staff, students and visiting scientists in aquatic and terrestrial ecology, evolution, behavior and agro-ecology.