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- Year Founded
- Year Joined OBFS
- Size of Field Station (hectares)
- 1001-2500
- FSML Web Address
- https://www.obfs.org/
- Private nonprofit organization?
- Yes and Yes
- Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
- No
- Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
-
LTER
- Member of the Virtual Field
- No
Events
Deadline to sign up for the Virtual Field Research Coordination Network
We still have room available to join this year’s Virtual Field RCN cohort. Faculty participants in this RCN will implement the Virtual Field (TVF) products (EE-videos, 360-degree videos, and Live from the Field events) in their undergraduate classrooms and FSML participants will learn how to create content for TVF! What’s included? Faculty participants will receive…
OBFS Board Meeting
The OBFS Board of Directors meets via Zoom every eight weeks through the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! Contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) with any questions. Join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
Virtual Café: Introducing the Climate Toolkit, an OBFS partner
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. With 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…
News And Updates
Biological field stations deliver high return on investment for conservation, study finds
A new study authored by 173 conservation researchers shows the important role field stations play in conservation. Mongabay just published an article about the study that features OBFS. It’s a…
Announcing the Creation of the Philippe Cohen and Cindy Stead OBFS Endowment
At the annual OBFS meeting at La Selva Costa Rica, long time board members and field station directors Philippe Cohen and Cindy Stead made a game changing announcement. They have…
(IDEA+) committee
For OBFS to fulfill our mission and serve our members effectively, the organization and its members must work to prevent bias, discrimination, and dismantle systemic racism and its legacy effects….