Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Field station name: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

URL: www.caryinstitute.org

Year founded: 1983

Mission statement: The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies generates rigorous scientific knowledge about ecological systems and their importance to human well-being.

We work at the frontiers of ecological science.
*We create excellence in science through innovation, collaboration, synthesis and dissemination of our results.
*We shape the practice and application of ecological knowledge and discovery.
*We engage diverse communities in our work: scientists, students, educators, policy makers, practitioners and the public.
*We use our scientific leadership to convene, educate and inform these diverse communities to ensure the application of ecological knowledge for the public good.
*We promote and maintain a vibrant and diverse workforce and foster a culture of integrity and respect.

Annual visitors: 20000

Land: 2000 acres (809 hectares)

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Outreach Goals

[✓ = applies to this field station, ✗ = does not apply to this field station]

    ✗ Build community

    ✗ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✗ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✗ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✗ Reach a particular audience

    ✓ Teach about the environment generally

    ✓ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs