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UF/IFAS Ordway-Swisher Biological Station

UF/IFAS Ordway-Swisher Biological Station

STATION CLOSURE

The station will be closed as of 3PM on Tuesday 10/8/24 with anticipated reopening on Monday 10/14/24 for safety measures related to Hurricane Milton.

A research, teaching, and extension facility of the University of Florida established to further the study and conservation of unique ecosystems.

 

RESEARCH

Our research mission focuses on supporting, faculty, graduate, and undergraduate research projects at the University of Florida as well as serves as a platform and collaborative environment for other academic institutions and agencies.

CONSERVATION

Our conservation mission is to manage and protect the ecological integrity of the facility's habitats and species. It also includes the collecting of long-term monitoring data to support conservation management, research, education, and Extension activities.

TEACHING & EXTENSION

Our teaching mission is to provide support for college-level courses, professional training, extension workshops, and visits from K-12 schools through a high-quality, field-style learning environment.

VISITATION REQUESTS AND DATA ACCESS Apply for research and visitation requests, download long-term environmental monitoring datasets, and access onsite weather data.
Contact Us 693 State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666