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The Southwestern Research Station is a biological field station providing scientists, educators and students from around the world the opportunity to participate in research, workshops and classes in one of the most biologically rich environments in the United States.
Located in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, the Southwestern Research Station (SWRS) is situated in the heart of the Madrean Sky Island Archipelago stretching from the tropical Sierra Madre Occidental up to the Rocky Mountains. Nearby habitats include an elevational gradient from low desert to alpine meadows, rich riparian areas, and a unique blend of Chihuahuan and Sonoran Desert species.
The Station serves scientists and advanced students who strive to conserve the world’s biodiversity and add to our knowledge of the natural world through research. Classes from colleges and universities are welcome to use the Station. Amateur naturalists, bird watchers, meetings and events are also accommodated seasonally when space is available.
- North America
- PO Box 16553
- 2003 W Cave Creek Rd
- United States
- Portal
- AZ
- 85632
- 31
- 109
- swrs@amnh.org
- https://www.amnh.org/research/southwestern-research-station
- 1954
- Geoffrey Bender
- swrs@amnh.org
- Director
- 2003
- 520.558.2396
- Geoffrey Bender
- swrs@amnh.org
- Steve Paun
- swrs@amnh.org
- 1-100
- Other
- Yes
- 3-5
- 11-20
- 50+
- 101+
- On Grid
- 61+
- Onsite public programs
- Terrestrial
- Temperate Forest
- 1501-3000 meters
- 1501-3000 meters
- C (temperate)
- Rural
- 80
- 20
- Year Founded
- 1954
- Year Joined OBFS
- Size of Field Station (hectares)
- 1-100
- FSML Web Address
- https://www.amnh.org/research/southwestern-research-station
- Private nonprofit organization?
- Yes
- Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
- No
- Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
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USDA, USFS, and Other:
- Member of the Virtual Field
- No