Grinnell College (Henry S.) Conard Environmental Research Area

Field station name: Grinnell College (Henry S.) Conard Environmental Research Area

URL: https://www.grinnell.edu/academics/areas/biology/cera

Year founded: 1968

Mission statement: Our mission is to preserve and, through restoration, recreate a part of Iowa’s vanishing natural heritage, providing a resource for the entire college, local schools, environmental groups, clubs, and the general public.

Annual visitors: 3000

Land: 365 acres (148 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