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Rice Creek Field Station building

Rice Creek Field Station

Rice Creek Field Station, a unit of SUNY Oswego, is dedicated to the support of academic instruction, research, and public service in all aspects of natural history, especially the natural sciences and environmental education.

Located one mile south of the main campus, our year-round facilities provide opportunities for field-oriented biological and earth science teaching and research. Guiding this effort is the mission of Rice Creek to be a living laboratory for the advancement of knowledge through ecological research, education, and stewardship of the natural world.

Bird Feeder Webcam

Experience the vibrant world of birds at Rice Creek through our live bird feeder webcam. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or simply curious, view the beauty and diversity of our feathered friends in real-time from the comfort of your own home.

Visit In-Person or Virtually

The Field Station provides public programs in nature education for groups and individuals, school-aged to adult. Our four nature trails are open to the public for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The Field Station building is open year-round for the public to explore our natural history and art displays and view wildlife. Come visit us in person or take a virtual tour.

Trails Overview Virtual Visit Portal

Upcoming Events

people walking a trail at Rice Creek

Rice Creek Trails

The Field Station provides public programs in nature education for groups and individuals, school-aged to adult. Four nature trails, open to the public, provide opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The Field Station building is open year-round for the public to explore our natural history and art displays, and view wildlife.

Canal Forest

Canal Forest Restoration Project

The Canal Forest Restoration Project (CFRP) is on a mission to restore the presence of white oak and white pine trees in New York State’s Canal Regions. For many generations, these trees were prized and over-exploited for building ships, barrels and structures and eventually were almost wiped out. This project aims to grow seedlings at Rice Creek and transplant them across the region.

research

Research

There is a wealth of research opportunities for SUNY Oswego faculty, students and outside researchers. In addition to research, Rice Creek also supports courses and projects across a variety of disciplines including art, communication, computer sciences and natural sciences. Each year, over 100 students utilize Rice Creek facilities to conduct research, study our specimens and observe the natural history.

weather data

Weather Data

Get the latest weather information from our station at Rice Creek. We record minute-by-minute data on air, soil, and water temperature as well as precipitation, soil moisture, barometric pressure, wind speed/direction, and other metrics.

Rice Creek Field Station building

Top-notch Facilities

Rice Creek Field Station is a top-notch academic and research facility with an emphasis on sustainability. Facilities at the Field Station include a classroom, laboratories, a specimen collection room, and an observatory.

wooden platform trail in forest

Support Rice Creek

By becoming a Rice Creek Associates member, making a donation, or volunteering your time you can help support our educational programming, research, conservation projects, and so much more!

Contact

193 Thompson Road
Oswego, NY 13126
Phone: 315.312.6677
Email: [email protected]

Hours

Building Hours
Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm
Saturday, 9 am–3 pm

Trail Hours
Dawn to dusk

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