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SUMMARY:OBFS International Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST \nWe’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. \nJoin meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2-2/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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SUMMARY:Climate Toolkit Webinar 18:  Climate Research and Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 25\, 1 – 2 p.m. ET – R.S.V.P. to Attend \nOur understanding of the climate crisis is dynamic. As cultural institutions\, it’s imperative to be working alongside the latest climate research to enhance public understanding and amplify the most effective solutions – now and as the climate continues to change. \nCo-presented with the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS)\, this upcoming webinar on Climate Research and Outreach aims to highlight cross-institutional collaborations between higher education\, cultural organizations\, and research field stations. We’ll hear from Holden Forests and Gardens\, Hiram College\, and the University of Akron Field Station on forming regional partnerships and engaging the public with the latest climate change research. \nJoin us virtually on Wednesday\, February 25\, 1 – 2 p.m. ET to learn about the ways we can amplify each other’s work\, partner together\, and collaborate on initiatives to better support effective science communication and impactful climate action. \nPlease R.S.V.P. and once registered\, you’ll receive a Zoom link to virtually attend. \nWe look forward to having you with us!
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/climate-toolkit-webinar-18-climate-research-and-outreach/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Motus workshop Feb 11th & 12th 12 - 3PM EST
DESCRIPTION:Powdermill Avian Research Center (www.powdermillarc.org) is pleased to announce it will be hosting a virtual Motus workshop 12 PM – 3 PM EST Wednesday\, February 11th and Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026. The workshop will be held virtually over Zoom. This workshop is aimed towards researchers\, educators\, students\, and others that are interested in learning more about using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. Presentations will focus on techniques for installing and maintaining Motus receiver stations\, project planning\, transmitters\, and data management and analysis Workshop registration is $250 for professionals and $100 for early professionals\, Latin Americans working in Latin America\, and students. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please register here!
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-motus-workshop-feb-11th-12th-12-3pm-est/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T183606
CREATED:20251212T104554Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS International Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST \nWe’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. \nJoin meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2-2/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board of Directors meets via Zoom every eight weeks through the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! \nContact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) with any questions. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-10/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000
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SUMMARY:Technology tools for Field Stations and Marine Labs // Herramientas tecnológicas para estaciones de campo y laboratorios marinos
DESCRIPTION: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\, and more. Shah Selbe\, of FieldKit.org\, has spent the last decade working with field stations\, protected areas\, and marine reserves to identify and deploy appropriate technologies to meet the needs of research and conservation efforts in those places. In this talk he will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of deployment of these sorts of technologies and his work with UCLA’s field station in Cameroon.  \n \n\nEn los últimos años\, la innovación tecnológica y la investigación aplicada han creado un conjunto de nuevas herramientas accesibles para el monitoreo de la biodiversidad y el medio ambiente\, que podrían aportar un gran valor al trabajo que se realiza en las estaciones de campo. Venga a aprender más sobre temas como el monitoreo ambiental abiótico\, la acústica\, la telemetría animal\, las cámaras trampa\, el aprendizaje automático/la inteligencia artificial\, las redes de radio\, el ADN ambiental y mucho más. Shah Selbe\, de FieldKit.org\, ha dedicado la última década a trabajar con estaciones de campo\, áreas protegidas y reservas marinas para identificar e implementar tecnologías adecuadas que satisfagan las necesidades de investigación y conservación en estos lugares. En esta charla\, hablará sobre las ventajas y desventajas de la implementación de este tipo de tecnologías y su trabajo con la estación de campo de la UCLA en Camerún.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/technology-tools-for-field-stations-and-marine-labs-herramientas-tecnologicas-para-estaciones-de-campo-y-laboratorios-marinos/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T110000
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SUMMARY:OBFS International Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST \nWe’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. \nJoin meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2-2/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
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CREATED:20251106T032305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T032356Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting,On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T110000
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CREATED:20251006T011704Z
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UID:10000086-1764932400-1764936000@www.obfs.org
SUMMARY:OBFS International Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST \nWe’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. \nJoin meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
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CREATED:20251010T223416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161051Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Café - The Journey of Ian Billick: From Field Biologist to Elected Official
DESCRIPTION:OBFS International Committee Virtual Café is proud to present “The Journey of Ian Billick: From Field Biologist to Elected Official.” \nJoin 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 his leadership today. \nJoin the meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-the-journey-of-ian-billing-from-field-biologist-to-elected-official/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
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UID:10000085-1762513200-1762516800@www.obfs.org
SUMMARY:OBFS International Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST \nWe’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. \nJoin meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T180000
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SUMMARY:The Climate Toolkit Symposium!
DESCRIPTION:The first in-person symposium for members of the Climate Toolkit\, presented by Phipps Conservatory and Duke Farms. \nSince 2020\, The Climate Toolkit has served as a network to gather cultural institutions to share\, mentor and learn how to address climate change within their institutions and inspire the communities they serve. This fall\, the Toolkit is pleased to announce its inaugural in-person symposium\, to be held at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh\, PA. At this multi-day event\, which kicks off the evening of Sun.\, Oct. 26 with an opening night soiree and runs through Tuesday afternoon\, we seek to convene partner institutions from around the world\, strengthen relationships\, spark conversations and collaborations\, and bond the network of the Climate Toolkit community towards achieving greater efforts in climate-aligned operations and impactful public engagement.\n  \nTickets to the symposium are available now. A $150 ticket includes full symposium admission and all food and beverages.\n  \nOpening Evening \nSUN.\, OCT. 26\, 6 – 9 P.M.\nThis welcoming event\, held against the backdrop of Phipps’ lush Tropical Forest Panama exhibit and Special Events Hall\, features an opening address\, refreshments\, a buffet dinner\, live music and networking.\n  \nDay 1: Case Studies in Climate Success\nMON.\, OCT. 27\, 9:30 A.M. – 5 P.M.\, DINNER AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 6 – 9 P.M.\nThe first full day of the symposium will be devoted to panel presentations and workshops focusing on a number of climate-related topics including decarbonization and electrification projects\, water conservation\, green investments\, case studies of climate-aligned operations\, engagement\, public programs and more.\n  \nSustainability tours held during the day will give conference attendees an intimate look at Phipps’ state-of-the-art living buildings\, green infrastructure\, native landscaping\, water retention and recycling systems\, LEED-certified production greenhouse\, and east-wing decarbonization.\n  \nA poster session will also be held\, allowing individual organizations to showcase their work.\n  \nBreakfast\, lunch\, and coffee will be provided; after a brief recess at 5 p.m.\, attendees will reconvene for a buffet dinner and guest keynote presentation in the evening.\n  \nDay 2: A Deep Dive Into the Future\nTUES.\, OCT. 28\, 9:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.\nOn Day 2 of the Climate Toolkit Symposium\, institutions come together for a collaborative deep dive into the future of climate action within the cultural sector. This day emphasizes shared learning\, strategy development\, and innovative approaches to sustainability\, as museums\, gardens\, zoos\, field stations\, science centers and other cultural organizations explore collective pathways towards amplifying our greatest climate impact possible.\n  \nPhipps President and CEO Richard Piacentini and the Climate Toolkit team will lead interactive sessions on Regenerative Thinking that push beyond traditional modes of decision-making and leadership structure. The schedule will include time for breakout groups to work on climate-related projects or to create institutional climate action plans.\n  \nThrough focused discussions and workshops\, participants will envision a resilient\, climate-conscious future\, grounded in cross-sector collaboration and bold institutional leadership.\n  \nBreakfast\, lunch\, and coffee will be provided.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/the-climate-toolkit-symposium/
LOCATION:Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens\, 1 Schenley Drive\, Pittsburgh\, 15213
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Field Work: The Promise and Perils of Research in the Twenty-First Century
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 – Friday\, October 24\, 2025 is the American Philosophical Society’s upcoming conference in Philadelphia\, PA (USA) centered around The Future of Field Work. Dr. Jennifer Gee will be representing the Organization of Biological Field Stations to discuss Models of Sustainability with Dr. Nancy Simmons from the American Museum of Natural History who will be speaking about her multidisciplinary\, collaborative research team that studies bats in Belize\, and Dr. Jill Pruetz from Texas State University who will discuss how her team is sustaining its long-term Fongoli Savanna Chimpanzee Project. This session will be held on Friday\, October 24 from 3:15 – 4:30 PM. \nRegistration is required for the conference sessions and keynote presentation but there is no fee. \nSessions will be live streamed and posted on the APS YouTube channel. \nThe American Philosophical Society (APS) was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin and is the United States’ oldest learned society\, dedicated to advancing useful knowledge. In 2005 the American Philosophical Society launched the Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research. The brainchild of APS President Baruch Blumberg\, the fund was created to support exploratory field studies for the collection of specimens and data and to provide the imaginative stimulus that accompanies direct observation. Since its inception\, the program has been doggedly interdisciplinary and has supported over 900 projects on all seven continents in a wide-range of fields\, such as archaeology\, anthropology\, biology\, ecology\, geography\, geology\, linguistics\, paleontology\, and population genetics\, among others.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/the-future-of-field-work-the-promise-and-perils-of-research-in-the-twenty-first-century/
LOCATION:The American Philosophical Society\, 427 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Living Data 2025: Unified information driving transformation
DESCRIPTION:The conference will explore cutting-edge approaches to biodiversity data\, focusing on four key themes: Open Data\, Data Integration\, Biodiversity Data Application\, and Community Engagement and Capacity Building.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/living-data-2025-unified-information-driving-transformation/
LOCATION:Bogotá\, Colombia\, Bogotá\, Colombia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20251006T011704Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS International Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11 a.m. EST \nWe’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome. \nJoin meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T173201Z
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SUMMARY:The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science
DESCRIPTION:Join OBFS for a The Crucial Role of Field Stations in Science\, featuring Miles O’Brien\, national science correspondent for PBS NewsHour. \nEach ticket includes light bites\, beer and wine\, and silent auction. \nTickets are now available.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/the-crucial-role-of-field-stations-in-science/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, 606 6th Street\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250715T032859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T033459Z
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SUMMARY:2025 OBFS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 events. In turbulent times\, let’s paddle our RAFT together! \nThis Year’s Host Site\nThe Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) is located on Colorado’s Western Slope in the historic townsite of Gothic\, near the popular tourist destination of Crested Butte\, CO. Established as a field station in 1928\, RMBL occupies lands once inhabited by the Ute Tribes and later developed into a silver mining town in the late 1800s. Many buildings from the mining era are still in use today\, serving various purposes\, including as a coffee shop and student housing. Today\, RMBL is home to one of the largest annual migrations of field biologists and provides full logistical support for scientists\, educators\, and students. As researchers tackle increasingly complex questions about our dynamic world\, RMBL remains a vital resource for uncovering nature’s fundamental ecological and evolutionary processes. \nMeeting Overview\n\nMonday\, September 15: Pre-Meeting Workshops\nTuesday\, September 16: Field Trips/3 pm Start of Annual Meeting/Evening Plenary\nWednesday\, September 17: Morning Plenary/Concurrent Sessions/Lightning Talks & Poster Session/Evening Plenary/Social Event\nThursday\, September 18: Concurrent Sessions/RMBL Station & Science Tours/Auction and Dance Party\nFriday\, September 19: Departure Day – Meeting Adjourns/Post-Meeting Workshops/OBFS Development Event with Miles O’Brien in Crested Butte
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL)\, 8000 County Road 317\, Crested Butte\, CO\, 81224\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250319T172425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T172451Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-8/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting,On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250527T202613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T045808Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Bioacoustics in Conservation and Practice Field Course - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in collaboration with the Organization for Tropical Studies and the African Bioacoustics Community\, this hands-on field course explores bioacoustics in terrestrial ecosystems. Participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to apply acoustic methodologies in ecological research and conservation. The two-week program combines theoretical foundations with practical techniques for field recording\, biodiversity monitoring\, and ecosystem assessment\, with a focus on real-world applications in Africa’s rich ecosystems. \nKey Topics: \n\nPrinciples of bioacoustics and sound propagation.\nField recording techniques and passive acoustic monitoring (PAM).\nSignal processing\, data management\, and species classification.\nApplications of bioacoustics in ecosystem monitoring and conservation.\n\nWho Should Apply: Graduate students\, researchers\, conservation practitioners\, and anyone with an interest in using sound as a tool for ecological and conservation research. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nAccommodation\, meals and transportation at the Skukuza Research Station.\nTraining materials and access to field recording equipment.\nInstruction and mentorship from experienced bioacousticians and ecologists\n\nScholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available. Applicants must submit a motivation letter as part of their scholarship application. \nRegistration and more information\nVisit https://tropicalstudies.org/course/applied-bioacoustics/. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis\, and spaces are limited.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/applied-bioacoustics-in-conservation-and-practice-field-course-july-2025-2/
LOCATION:Skukuza Research Station (SSLI Campus)\, SSLI Campus\, Skukuza\, Mpumalanga\, 1350\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Organization for Tropical Studies":MAILTO:donovan.tye@tropicalstudies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250319T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T165743Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting,On-Line
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250414T063059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T162225Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Advancing Equity Award
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Advancing Equity Award (formerly known as the Human Diversity Award) provides recognition for unique activities\, programs\, or approaches (funded or unfunded) that increases the involvement\, engagement\, and sustainability of underrepresented groups in field science. Broadly speaking\, underrepresented groups in field science may include\, but are not limited to\, ethnic minorities (African Americans\, Hispanics\, Asians\, Native Americans\, and others)\, women\, first-generation college students\, inner-city youth\, disadvantaged rural communities\, K-12 groups\, tribal colleges\, community colleges\, undergraduate institutions with small programs\, and citizen science programs. \nAdvancing Equity may be accomplished by disseminating materials and using\, rearranging\, or creating infrastructure to facilitate and stimulate both applied and individualized approaches to experiential scientific learning. We will also recognize stations that demonstrate how retention and application of new scientific concepts are promoted to facilitate further discovery and increase scientific dialogue among diverse user groups. This may include a pedagogy for the basic knowledge needed by underrepresented groups to address the current challenges in environmental and natural resources management and research at all educational levels (K-12\, undergraduate\, graduate\, and continuing education). \nIn addition to the honor and recognition of peers\, the OBFS Advancing Equity Award includes a permanent plaque for the winning station; an official award letter; a second traveling OBFS plaque that lists previous winners and is housed at the most recent recipient’s facility; and recognition on the OBFS website. The award may include a travel reimbursement of up to $1000 for the awardee to attend the annual OBFS meeting if travel funds are limited for the winning institution. The winning institution will be recognized at the 2025 OBFS conference. Lastly\, we ak awardee(s) to serve on the IDEA+ committee the following year and help review the following year’s applicants. \n  \nTiming of Submission\, Review and Award \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMid-April \n\n\nA request for nominations for the award will be announced on the OBFS website and through the OBFS list server. Nomination of institutions by others as well as institutional self-nominations will be accepted. \n\n\n\n\nJune 20 \n\n\nSupporting material due here: https://forms.gle/xigXsrRYHeGM7LcR6 \n\n\n\n\nEarly August \n\n\nOBFS IDEA+ Committee announces recipients as determined by members of the OBFS Advancing Equity Award Committee who are not from organizations with current applications and approved by the OBFS Board. \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 15-19 \n\n\nAward will be presented at the OBFS Annual Meeting. The OBFS Historian will photograph the representative(s) from the field station receiving the award at the 2025 Annual Meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nUpload nominations and support material to – Advancing Equity Form \nReach out to Jessica Malisch (jmalisch@ucmerced.edu) with any questions.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-advancing-equity-award/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250618T162321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T044945Z
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SUMMARY:AIBS Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits
DESCRIPTION:The Organization of Biological Field Stations is pleased to announce that we are once again joining with the American Institute of Biological Sciences to sponsor the 16th annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event. \nThis national initiative is an opportunity for scientists across the country to meet with their federal or state elected officials to showcase the people\, facilities\, and equipment that are required to support and conduct scientific research. \nThe Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event enables scientists\, graduate students\, representatives of research facilities\, and people affiliated with scientific collections to meet with their federal or state elected officials without traveling to Washington\, DC.  Participating scientists can either meet with their elected officials at the local district office or invite them to visit their research facility. Meetings will take place mid-July through October\, depending on the participant’s schedule and their lawmaker’s availability. \nOBFS members who participate will receive one-on-one support and online training to prepare for their tour or meeting. \nWe encourage our members to participate in this important event. Participation is free for OBFS members\, but registration is required.  \nRegistration will close on July 14\, 2025.  To register\, visit io.aibs.org/cdv.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/aibs-biological-sciences-congressional-district-visits/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250409T210023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T210023Z
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SUMMARY:Identification of Wood Warblers by Sight and Sound
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this class is for participants to become familiar with the rich diversity of wood warblers found in the southern Blue Ridge\, with an emphasis on breeding male plumage and song.  (While female identification will be mentioned to some extent\, female plumages can be a class to itself. The same is the case for non-breeding plumaged birds).  Class presentations will cover visual and song identification of all eastern NA species of wood warblers.  We will visit as many sites/breeding habitats as possible\, and the class will include discussions of species whose songs sound similar as well as examining song variation exhibited by many species. \nPresented by Dr. Paul M. McKenzie\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Retired)
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/identification-of-wood-warblers-by-sight-and-sound-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North Sixth Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Biological Station":MAILTO:hbs@wcu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250306T151723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T171925Z
UID:10000070-1746104400-1746111600@www.obfs.org
SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board meets via Zoom every eight weeks throughout the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! Contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) for information. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-12/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting,On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250327T114122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T114813Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Café: Introducing the Climate Toolkit\, an OBFS partner
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Toolkit Initiative is a free collaborative network and resource hub for all types of cultural institutions committed to addressing climate change through operations and public engagement. \nWith over 225 museums\, zoos\, gardens\, science centers\, aquaria and field stations partnered in conversation around best climate practices\, The Toolkit is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your work and research\, learn new strategies for climate solutions\, and connect with others across the globe. \nThis virtual café will present an overview of the Climate Toolkit framework of nine focus areas and 34 climate commitments which institutions can implement on the journey towards climate alignment. The presentation will also explore the Toolkit’s programmatic offerings which include quarterly webinars\, interactive workshops on regenerative thinking\, and peer-to-peer working groups on Electrification\, Interpretation\, Youth Engagement\, and Decarbonization. \nLaunched through leadership at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens\, the Climate Toolkit is thrilled to be partnering with OBFS to welcome field stations and nature centers into this network. \nLIVE SPANISH TRANSLATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.  \n  \n// \n  \nLa Iniciativa Climate Toolkit es una red colaborativa gratuita y un centro de recursos para todo tipo de instituciones culturales comprometidas con la lucha contra el cambio climático a través de sus operaciones y la participación pública. \nCon más de 225 museos\, zoológicos\, jardines\, centros científicos\, acuarios y estaciones de campo que colaboran en el diálogo sobre las mejores prácticas climáticas\, el Climate Toolkit es una magnífica oportunidad para presentar su trabajo e investigación\, aprender nuevas estrategias para soluciones climáticas y conectar con otras personas de todo el mundo. \nEste café virtual presentará una visión general del marco del Climate Toolkit compuesto por nueve áreas de enfoque y 34 compromisos climáticos que las instituciones pueden implementar en su camino hacia la alineación climática. La presentación también explorará las ofertas programáticas del Climate Toolkit\, que incluyen seminarios web trimestrales\, talleres interactivos sobre pensamiento regenerativo y grupos de trabajo entre pares sobre electrificación\, interpretación\, participación juvenil y descarbonización. \nPublicado por el liderazgo del Conservatorio y Jardín Botánico Phipps\, el Climate Toolkit se complace en asociarse con la OBFS para dar la bienvenida a las estaciones de campo y los centros de naturaleza a esta red. \nHABRÁ TRADUCCIÓN AL ESPAÑOL EN VIVO DISPONIBLE.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-introducing-the-climate-toolkit-an-obfs-partner/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250125T193106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T193106Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Bioacoustics in Conservation and Practice Field Course
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in collaboration with the Organization for Tropical Studies and the African Bioacoustics Community\, this hands-on field course explores bioacoustics in terrestrial ecosystems. Participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to apply acoustic methodologies in ecological research and conservation. The two-week program combines theoretical foundations with practical techniques for field recording\, biodiversity monitoring\, and ecosystem assessment\, with a focus on real-world applications in Africa’s rich ecosystems. \nKey Topics: \n\nPrinciples of bioacoustics and sound propagation.\nField recording techniques and passive acoustic monitoring (PAM).\nSignal processing\, data management\, and species classification.\nApplications of bioacoustics in ecosystem monitoring and conservation.\n\nWho Should Apply: Graduate students\, researchers\, conservation practitioners\, and anyone with an interest in using sound as a tool for ecological and conservation research. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nAccommodation\, meals and transportation at the Skukuza Research Station.\nTraining materials and access to field recording equipment.\nInstruction and mentorship from experienced bioacousticians and ecologists\n\nScholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available. Applicants must submit a motivation letter as part of their scholarship application. \nRegistration and more information\nVisit https://tropicalstudies.org/course/applied-bioacoustics/. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis\, and spaces are limited.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/applied-bioacoustics-in-conservation-and-practice-field-course-2/
LOCATION:Skukuza Research Station (SSLI Campus)\, SSLI Campus\, Skukuza\, Mpumalanga\, 1350\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Organization for Tropical Studies":MAILTO:donovan.tye@tropicalstudies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250116T181453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T181453Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board of Directors meets via Zoom every eight weeks through the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! \nContact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) with any questions. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-9/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250125T193508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T120819Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Café: The PALASE Field Station\, A Decade of Progress
DESCRIPTION:The University Ioannina PALASE Field Station recently completed its first decade of existence. Located in NW Greece amidst the Pindos Mountains\, an important Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot\, PALASE has gone through a remarkable decade of growth in research\, education\, and outreach programs that have been documented in a recently released book entitled “PALASE: A field station in the heart of the Pindos mountains.”\n\n\nThis virtual cafe will not only introduce you to the unique circumstances of PALASE\, but will also share important lessons and insights learned in starting and developing new research\, education\, and outreach programs. This should be of value to any field station wanting new insights about how program activities emerge and prosper.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-the-palase-field-station-a-decade-of-progress/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250121T121949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T134252Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly OBFS International Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Reminder: \nThe OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11:00 AM EST \nWe’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/monthly-obfs-international-committee-meetings/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183607
CREATED:20250121T121347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T121347Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Café: Impact of the OBFS Matching Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 28 at 9:30 a.m. EST for an engaging symposium featuring three stations from the OBFS Matching Program: Finca las Piedras (Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon\, Peru)\, Field Research Centre (UHasselt\, Belgium)\, and Gault Nature Reserve (McGill University\, Canada). Discover the impactful work they’re leading and the innovative projects they have spearheaded through the Matching Program. \nOrganization of Biological Field Stations is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82015158983?pwd=OTfSKiGpoY0ZYpCBCn2tNdcYRrJRFG.1 \nMeeting ID: 820 1515 8983\nPasscode: 226296 \nNote: The event is open to all and will be translated live in Spanish
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-impact-of-the-obfs-matching-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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