OBFS: International committee meeting
Meeting Reminder: The OBFS International Committee meets every first Friday of the month at 11:00 AM EST We’re excited to have you on the OBFS International Committee! All welcome.
Read MoreLiving Data 2025: Unified information driving transformation
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.
Read MoreOBFS Advancing Equity Award
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,…
Read MoreIdentification of Wood Warblers by Sight and Sound
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…
Read MoreOBFS Supports the Institute of Museum and Library Services
OBFS and 73 other organizations signed onto a letter written by the National Science Collection (NSC) Alliance in support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). “We urge Congress to take decisive action to protect IMLS from harmful funding and staffing cuts,” the letter reads. “Public funding is crucial in order for…
Read MoreVirtual 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…
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 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 Show Google Maps Link: Yes Show Google Map: Yes
Read MoreAIBS Leads 52 Science Groups in Urging Congress to Protect U.S. Scientific Research
On March 4, 2025, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) led 52 scientific societies and organizations in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to oppose recent executive actions that are harming the U.S. scientific enterprise. The Organization of Biological Field Stations was one of those organizations and fully supports AIBS in its…
Read MoreOBFS Board Meeting
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. Join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
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