Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve

Field station name: Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve

URL: cedarcreek.umn.edu

Year founded: 1942

Mission statement: Faculty, staff and students who work at Cedar Creek are dedicated to understanding how human activities, such as agriculture and fossil fuel combustion, are changing ecosystems. Through research, conservation, and education, Cedar Creek will continue to bridge the gaps between science, community, and government.

Annual visitors: 7000

Land: 5600 acres (2266 hectares)

Location:

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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