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A group of students, teachers, and Muller Field Station staff hiking on a nature trail.

K-12 Programs at Muller Field Station

Muller Field Station is the ideal location to receive hands-on, place-based environmental education. Students will learn about the region's native flora and fauna while experiencing the outdoors in a fun, comfortable, and inclusive setting.

Educational Program Topics

The plant and animal diversity found in Honeoye Lake watershed lends itself to a variety of educational programming. Browse the selections below to see where our natural resources, hands-on classrooms, and professional expertise can support your learning goals.

Muller Pond and its surrounding wetlands.

Mindful Observation & Inquiry

Nature Journaling

Muller Field Station is the perfect place to practice mindful observation. Nature journaling is a great way to settle the mind, spark curiosity, and explore the senses. Record the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings that you find in nature.

A monarch butterfly perched on a branch with open wings.

Wildlife Exploration

Camera Trap Biodiversity

Discover how to use pictures to observe animal signs and behaviors. Learn about trail camera placement and what evidence can be extracted using trail cameras. Compare images from multiple locations and make predictions about what you'll see.

Custom Programs Available

Not seeing a program that fits your classroom needs? Don't worry — the environmental education experts at Muller Field Station are eager to design new field trip experiences to meet your class goals. Contact us to learn about what options are available.

Lily pad and flower in the Honeoye Inlet.

Aquatic Ecosystem Discovery

Swamp Channel Paddle

Travel by canoe to explore wetland plants and animal signs. Muller educators will discuss how the wetlands support biodiversity and benefit the local watershed. We'll examine how adaptations allow certain animals to live in this distinct environment.

Pond Ecology: Macroinvertebrates

Get a close look at what is living in Muller Pond using hand lenses, field guides, and microscopes. Explore the diversity of macroinvertebrates and aquatic plants and discuss how they relate to the food web, water quality, and ecosystem health.

A microscope research station for student use.

Virtual & Classroom Visit Programs

Project FeederWatch

Participate in Cornell's interactive Project FeederWatch. Learn about a variety of fascinating birds that visit feeders, dive into their life history, and practice identifying them through careful observation.

Macroinvertebrates

Get a close look of what might be living in aquatic systems near you. Discuss how macroinvertebrates and aquatic plants relate to the food web, water quality, and ecosystem health.

The Big 10

The Big 10 at Muller Field Station introduces the ten big mammals that inhabit and visit the MFS landscape.

Host Your Event at MFS

Muller Field Station is available for rent. Review our rates and reserve your space today.

Contact Us

6455 Co Rd 36, Honeoye, NY 14471

Muller Field Station

585-785-1255

Plan a Visit
You can visit the field station by appointment or during a regularly scheduled public event. Contact us by phone or email to learn more.

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