Ashland University Environmental Preserves

Ashland University’s five environmental preserves were established from 1996 to 2004.  Altogether, these 396 acres are located in three Ohio counties and include numerous habitat types and species valued for education, research, conservation, and community outreach. The five preserves are located in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau (Dayspring Preserve) and the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau (Black Fork Wetlands, Canfield, Rupp-Stahley, Stoffer).

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• UN Geographic Region: North America
• Street: 2682 Ashland Rd
• City: Mansfield
• Zip Code: 44905
• Country: United States
• State/Province: OH
• Latitude: 40
• Longitude: 82
• FSML E-mail Address: psaunder@ashland.edu
• FSML Web Address: https://www.ashland.edu/ashland-university-environmental-preserves
• FSML Year Founded: 1996
• University affiliation(s)?: Yes
• Names of Universities affiliated / Parent Organization: Ashland University
• Address Line 1: 401 College Ave.
• City: Ashland
• Zip Code: 44805
• Country: United States
• State: OH
• Contact Name: Patricia Saunders
• Contact Email: psaunder@ashland.edu
• Contact Position: professor of biology
• Contact Phone Number:
• Station Director Name: Patricia Saunders
• Station Director Email: psaunder@ashland.edu
• Billing Contact Name: Patricia Saunders
• Billing Contact Email: psaunder@ashland.edu
• Voting Delegate Email: psaunder@ashland.edu
• Additional Contact: Cindy Perkovich
• Additional Contact Email: cperkovi@ashland.edu
• Additional Contact Position: assistant professor of biology
• Operating Budget: $0 - $50,000
• Size of Field Station: 101-500
• Private nonprofit organization?: Yes
• Federal, state, or local governmental partners?: No
• Member of the Virtual Field?: Yes
• Open to the Public?: Yes
• Overnight housing facilities: 0
• Conference space: 1-25
• Food service or catering available?: Yes
• Electricity: Solar or Off Grid
• Distance to emergency services?: 0-20 minutes
• Classes: No
• Hiking trails?: Yes
• Biome Type: Terrestrial
• Terrestrial Biomes: Temperate Woodland and Shrubland
• Minimum Elevation: 301-750 meters
• Maximum Elevation: 301-750 meters
• Köppen climate classification: D (continental)
• Freshwater habitats: Yes
• Urban/Rural: Rural
• Dry lab space?: Yes
• Research and/or graduate student training: 10
• Formal education: 80
• Outreach: 10