Toolik Field Station is a leading, year-round Arctic research, observation, and education facility, providing insight to address local and global challenges of the rapidly changing Arctic. We are operated by the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in cooperation with the National Science Foundation.
Our mission is to promote a greater understanding of the Arctic by safely, sustainably, and equitably fostering research and education in response to the needs of scientists and society.
- Year Founded
- 1975
- Year Joined OBFS
- Size of Field Station (hectares)
- 10000+
- FSML Web Address
- https://www.uaf.edu/toolik/
- Private nonprofit organization?
- No
- Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
- University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Arctic Biology
- Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
-
LTER, NEON, and Other: Bureau of Land Management
- Member of the Virtual Field
- Yes