Ozark Research Field Station

09/04/2026

What if we recorded every movement that occurred in one tiny spot of forest for the entire month?

That's what we did in June 2026. In this one minute video, here's every movement we captured.

Did the vegetation growth surprise you?
How many different species of animals did you count?

09/03/2026

We've been keeping a secret.

This spring and summer, our mammalogy adjunct, Jacquie Ballentyne, set up a squirrel cam!

It captures photos of flying squirrels, the cuties of the nocturnal world, while they are enjoying a protein rich suet treat. Check out this timelapse of a two hour window back in April when the flying squirrels first discovered the food.

08/18/2026

We had our pond dams repaired this week by John and Kenny of Central MO Bobcat Service and Custom Brush Hogging, LLC. We want to extend a huge thank you for their generosity and recommend them to our community for similar work.

Check out the results!

08/11/2026

https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/outdoors/how-citizen-scientists-make-a-difference-in-southwest-missouri/

Citizen science matters. Educating the next generation of environmental conservationists matters. We are proud to be part of both at our field station.

Missouri citizen scientists track bumblebees and test water quality to support vital biodiversity research in the Ozarks.

08/04/2026

Want to know the weather at the field station?

Want to know what birds are calling *right now*?

Then check out our new live station:

07/10/2026

Smooth chanterelle is an excellent choice for a state mushroom. Congratulations on a great effort!

07/01/2026

Our field station's on-site caretaker is doing great work, not just with us, but with the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Check out this profile!

06/26/2026

A big congratulations to S&T Environmental Science student, Ella Grife Belmont on her recent wedding. The happy couple stopped by the field station to take some photos in one of their favorite natural locations.

Aren't these just gorgeous?