Rice Creek Field Station

Rice Creek Field Station at SUNY Oswego supports academic instruction, research, and public service in the natural sciences and environmental education.

Located one mile south of the main campus, our year-round facilities provide opportunities for field-oriented learning and research experiences. Our mission is to be a living laboratory for the advancement of knowledge through research, education, and stewardship of the natural world.

Explore our Science

Student-centered research is at the heart of Rice Creek's mission. Learn about current studies, meet our student researchers, explore our ecology and biodiversity, discover funding opportunities, and dive into weather station data.

Science & Research

Visit

Rice Creek is open to all visitors! We invite you to discover our trails (open daily), attend a program or event, arrange a field trip, or visit us online through our virtual visit portal.

Programs Trails Virtual Visit

Get Involved

Support our mission through membership, volunteering, jobs and internships, research, and more.

Community Members Student Opportunities

Featured Projects

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Community Stewardship

Canal Forest Restoration Project

Small seeds, big impact. Our team grows native trees from seed and gives them away for free to the public and nonprofits. Thousands have been planted since 2019!

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Exploring the Universe

Observatory

Beyond Earth. Our observatory houses a 16" diameter telescope and several smaller portable telescopes, used by scholars and researchers and for public telescope nights.

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Advancing Outdoor Inclusivity

Accessible Trails Project

Nature for all. We're raising funds to improve outdoor accessibility at Rice Creek, so all visitors can enjoy a trail excursion and herb garden visit — by November 2025!