OBFS International Committee Meeting
The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST We’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. Join meeting
Read More2026 Science of Craft at IBSL
Science of Craft is back at the Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories! The cold of winter is the best time to start making summer plans! Join us for short courses in Northern Minnesota that will satisfy your curiosity and build new skills. Take one or all. June 10-14: The Science of Fly Fishing July 27-31: Drawn to…
Read MoreTechnology tools for Field Stations and Marine Labs // Herramientas tecnológicas para estaciones de campo y laboratorios marinos
In recent years, technological innovation and applied research has created a suite of new accessible tools for biodiversity and environmental monitoring that could provide a lot of value to the work that takes place in FSMLs. Come learn more about things like abiotic environmental monitoring, acoustics, animal telemetry, camera traps, machine learning/AI, radio networks, eDNA,…
Read MoreOBFS Board Meeting
The OBFS Board meets via Zoom every eight weeks through the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! Contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) for information. Join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
Read MoreVirtual Café – The Journey of Ian Billick: From Field Biologist to Elected Official
OBFS International Committee Virtual Café is proud to present “The Journey of Ian Billick: From Field Biologist to Elected Official.” Join us on November 12th at 1:00 PM EST as Ian shares his inspiring path from the world of field science to public service, highlighting how his experiences in research and nature continue to shape…
Read MoreOBFS International Committee Meeting
The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST We’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. Join meeting
Read MoreTickets now available for The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science with Miles O’Brien
Join OBFS on Friday, Sept. 19 at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, Colorado for “The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science” fundraiser. This event features special guest Miles O’Brien, national science correspondent for PBS NewsHour. Each ticket includes light bites and a silent auction. Some complimentary libations will be provided as…
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science
Join OBFS for a The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science, featuring Miles O’Brien, national science correspondent for PBS NewsHour. Each ticket includes light bites, beer and wine, and silent auction. Tickets are now available.
Read MoreJoin us at the OBFS Annual Meeting
📅 September 15–19, 2025 📍 Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL), Gothic, Colorado OBFS is thrilled to announce that our 2025 Annual Meeting will be held at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. This year’s gathering promises to be an inspiring and collaborative event, bringing together field station staff, researchers, educators, and partners. This…
Read More2025 OBFS Annual Meeting
The 2025 Annual Meeting will take place from September 15th to 19th at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, Colorado. This year’s theme, Resilience and Adaptation, Fear, and Triumph: A RAFT to Field Station Success in a Turbulent World, will be woven throughout the conference, with engaging plenary speakers, interactive workshops, and vibrant social…
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