Field station name: Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research Station
URL: www.shingleshanty.org
Year founded: 2008
Mission statement: To facilitate the study and dissemination of learning about the environment, geology and ecology of the Adirondacks through its unique physical resources and collaborative approach
Annual visitors: 120
Land: 15000 acres (6070 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