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

The Station's Research mission focuses on supporting faculty, graduate, and undergraduate research projects at the University of Florida as well as serve as a platform and collaborative environment for other academic institutions and agencies.
The Station's 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.
The Station's Teaching mission is to provide support for a mix of college level courses, professional training, extension workshops, and visits from K-12 schools. OSBS provides a high quality learning environment and the opportunity to provide valuable field experiences.
The Ordway-Swisher Biological Station is a research and demonstration unit with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and administered under the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research. We provide support to all units of UF conducting research, teaching, and extension activities.
Copyright 2000-2023, Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
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