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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://obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2-2/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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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://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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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://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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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://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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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://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://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
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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://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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
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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://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
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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://obfs.org/event/obfs-international-committee-meeting-2/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T183000
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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://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
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CREATED:20250715T032859Z
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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://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
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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://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
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CREATED:20250527T202613Z
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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://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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
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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://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
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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://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
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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://obfs.org/event/aibs-biological-sciences-congressional-district-visits/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
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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://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:20260403T184713
CREATED:20250306T151723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T171925Z
UID:10000070-1746104400-1746111600@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://obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-12/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting,On-Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184713
CREATED:20250327T114122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T114813Z
UID:10000073-1746018000-1746021600@obfs.org
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://obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-introducing-the-climate-toolkit-an-obfs-partner/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260403T184713
CREATED:20250125T193106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T193106Z
UID:10000068-1742688000-1743897599@obfs.org
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://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:20260403T184713
CREATED:20250116T181453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T181453Z
UID:10000064-1740661200-1740668400@obfs.org
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://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:20260403T184714
CREATED:20250125T193508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T120819Z
UID:10000069-1740484800-1740488400@obfs.org
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://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:20260403T184714
CREATED:20250121T121949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T134252Z
UID:10000067-1738926000-1738929600@obfs.org
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://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:20260403T184714
CREATED:20250121T121347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T121347Z
UID:10000066-1738056600-1738062000@obfs.org
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://obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-impact-of-the-obfs-matching-program/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184714
CREATED:20240910T202505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T202505Z
UID:10000063-1731312000-1731700800@obfs.org
SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting November 11-15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 annual meeting will be held November 11-15 in South Carolina by the Baruch Institutes of Hobcaw Barony (co-hosted by Clemson Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science and University of South Carolina Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences as well as our illustrious OBFS Vice President\, Skip Van Bloem). The dates selected are later than usual to avoid hurricanes that would disrupt travel and the meeting itself.\n\nRegistration Information!
URL:https://obfs.org/event/2024-annual-meeting-november-11-15-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184714
CREATED:20240523T181128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T115252Z
UID:10000060-1726750800-1726758000@obfs.org
SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board meets every 8 weeks. All OBFS members are welcome to attend. Please contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) for more information.
URL:https://obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184714
CREATED:20240522T152344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T163100Z
UID:10000058-1726570800-1726576200@obfs.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Café: el papel de las estaciones de campo y el esfuerzo científico - Virtual Café: The Role of Field Stations in Scientific Research
DESCRIPTION:Tenemos como enfoque hablar sobre los esfuerzos de investigación que se realizan en sus estaciones biológicas latinoamericanas del sureste de la amazonía peruana.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will talk about Latin American research efforts based at field stations in the southeast region of the Peruvian Amazon. \n\n\n\nEl PhD. Geoff Gallice (Estación biológica Finca Las Piedras) nos hablara acerca del proyecto: \n“Diversidad y Biología de Lepidoptera: Un modelo para la ciencia y la educación”. En una charla informativa que tocara los alcances del esfuerzo de investigaciones científicas sobre Lepidópteros tropicales: diversidad y distribución\, reporte de plantas hospederas y crianza de inmaduros de lepidópteros y la formación de estudiantes locales en Lepidopterología. Dr. Geoff Gallice (Finca Las Piedras Biological Field Station) will talk about his project: “Diversity and Biology of Lepidoptera: A Model for Science and Education”. He will address the scope of the scientific research effort on tropical Lepidoptera: diversity and distribution\, reporting of host plants and breeding of immature Lepidoptera\, and the training of local students in Lepidopterology. \nJulie Van den Broeck (Estación biológica Cocha Cashu) hablara acerca de: \nEstación Biológica Cocha Cashu: Punto Clave para la Investigación Ecológica y Educación en la Amazonía Peruana”. Nos enseñaran los esfuerzos de investigación científica y educación ambiental en una de las estaciones biológicas más antiguas y remotas del sureste peruano\, situada en el interior del Parque Nacional del Manu: punto con mayor diversidad de flora y fauna del Perú.\nJulie Van den Broeck (Cocha Cashu Biological Station Station Manager) will talk about: “Cocha Cashu Biological Station: Key Point for Ecological Research and Education in the Peruvian Amazon.” She will present the scientific research projects and environmental education in one of the oldest and most remote biological stations in southeastern Peru. Cocha Cashu is located inside the Manu National Park and in one area features the greatest diversity of flora and fauna in Peru. \n\nIng. Silvana Paola Gregorini Cebreros (Estación Biológica Malinowski) hablará acerca de: “Investigaciones y actividades que se vienen desarrollando en la Estación Biológica Malinowski de la Reserva nacional Tambopata\, Madre de Dios\, Perú”. Enfocado en el esfuerzo que realiza AIDER (institución que administra la Reserva Nacional Tambopata) para que la comunidad local y extranjera realice investigación científica en el interior de la Reserva\, a través de diversos programas\, becas y asociaciones.\n\nSilvana Paola Gregorini Cebreros (Malinowski Biological Station) will talk about: “Research and activities that are being carried out at the Malinowski Biological Station of the Tambopata National Reserve\, Madre de Dios\, Peru.” Focused on the work of AIDER (the institution that manages the Tambopata National Reserve)\, Silvana will describe the various programs\, scholarships\, and associations that enable the local and foreign community to carry out scientific research inside the Reserve.\n\n\n  \n\nTranslation/Simultaneous interpretation services will be provided by www.Communica.co.cr.\n  \nZOOM ID:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86075857863?pwd=bQqGTI180g1QCaCg9K114Of7bLrfIN.1
URL:https://obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-el-papel-de-las-estaciones-de-campo-y-el-esfuerzo-cientifico-virtual-cafe-the-role-of-field-stations-in-scientific-research/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, -1
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184714
CREATED:20240617T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T053122Z
UID:10000062-1722729600-1723248000@obfs.org
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Academic Writing Retreat at Lacawac Sanctuary \nOur writing retreats for academics\, PhD students and other professionals offer you the possibility to concentrate on thinking\, reading and writing in a sustained way\, to recharge your battery\, and to gain new inspiration. For individuals and groups. Let original new ideas be born\, maybe even ground-breaking ideas for new projects\, and your writing flow.  Ideal for spending (part of) your sabbatical\, (re-)writing research proposals\, working on a book\, conference papers\, articles\, chapters\, inaugural lectures\, educational programs\, working on joint projects\, etc. For PhD students it is a good opportunity to give a boost to your dissertation in a short period of time. Rediscover that writing a PhD thesis can progress smoothly and is fun.
URL:https://obfs.org/event/writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184714
CREATED:20240522T193820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T115330Z
UID:10000059-1721912400-1721919600@obfs.org
SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board meets every 8 weeks. All OBFS members are welcome to attend. Please contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) for more information.
URL:https://obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184714
CREATED:20240711T215439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T140801Z
UID:10000061-1720684800-1725642000@obfs.org
SUMMARY:National Field Station Conservation Survey
DESCRIPTION:Private conservation lands are an important part of protecting ecosystems and preventing habitat loss throughout the country. Field stations\, in particular\, contribute to conservation and provide opportunities for research\, education\, and training for our future environmental scientists and leaders. \nAuburn University College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) together with The Jones Center at Ichauway have developed a survey to document and investigate the 1) background and missions\, 2) conservation focus and land management strategies\, 3) collaborative partnerships\, and 4) outdoor recreation opportunities of field stations.\nWe are asking that one representative from each field station located in the United States respond to this survey. The survey was developed independently of the Organization of Biological Field Stations. However\, OBFS has reviewed the survey and provided guidance and support. Though limited\, a few questions OBFS has asked in the past may also appear on this survey. The survey will take approximately ten to fifteen minutes to complete. \nYour answers will further document the important conservation role of field stations. We will be sharing our final report with OBFS and all respondents. Respondents will also receive a 2-page information sheet demonstrating how their specific field station fits within the larger conservation network. \nThe survey opened on Monday\, July 8th\, and will close on September 6th. We ask that the survey be completed by a representative familiar with the field station’s land management and administrative organization. The survey is about field stations and there are no personal questions. Your participation is voluntary and we do not foresee any risks. \nWe appreciate and value your input and look forward to receiving your completed survey. \nThe survey can be accessed with the following link (or copy and paste the URL into your browser): \n https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d1fUZiIcpdTKcXY
URL:https://obfs.org/event/national-field-station-conservation-survey/
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