The Climate Toolkit Symposium!
The first in-person symposium for members of the Climate Toolkit, presented by Phipps Conservatory and Duke Farms. Since 2020, The Climate Toolkit has served as a network to gather cultural…
Read MoreAIBS Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits
OBFS is once again sponsoring the AIBS Congressional District Visits event. Every year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) organizes an opportunity for scientists to inform the nation’s science…
Read MoreApplied Bioacoustics in Conservation and Practice Field Course – July 2025
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…
Read MoreThe Future of Field Work: The Promise and Perils of Research in the Twenty-First Century
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…
Read MoreOBFS joins more than 75 other organizations to call for greater transparency and oversight regarding potential agency Reduction-in-Force (RIF) and reorganization in the U.S.
The American Psychological Association invited OBFS and more than 75 other organizations to sign onto a letter that was sent on May 8, 2025 to key U.S. Congressional offices. This…
Read MoreOBFS: 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…
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…
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…
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