Lilley Cornett Woods Appalachian Ecological Research Station


Field station name: Lilley Cornett Woods Appalachian Ecological Research Station

URL: http://naturalareas.eku.edu/lilley-cornett-woods-appalachian-ecological-research-station

Year founded: 1974

Mission statement: The mission of the Lilley Cornett Woods is to protect and restore for posterity its unique ecosystem while supporting innovative student experience and regional engagement through multidisciplinary research, public outreach and experiential teaching and learning.

Annual visitors: 500

Land: 636 acres (257 hectares)

Location:

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Outreach Goals

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    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