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Student Opportunities at Muller Field Station

Students in our Environmental Science and Conservation programs benefit from the hands-on learning experiences at Muller Field Station. Find out how you can get involved with an internship or participate in a variety of exciting events and meaningful research projects.

Gain Natural Resource Management Experience

The environmental work at Muller Field Station is more than a student learning experience; it's producing meaningful results for the regional ecosystem as well. Since our founding in 1999, black bears and fishers have naturally returned to the area, and river otters have been restored through a release program. As a student at FLCC, you can take part in this exciting and important work in a variety of ways.

  • Gain Valuable Ecological Monitoring and Stewardship Experience

    Paid internship opportunities are available each semester. Developed in partnership with government agencies and non-profit organizations, these applied experiences propel students toward their careers with greater skill sets and professional networks.

    FLCC Conservation Internship Projects:

    • Biomonitoring and Native Seed Collection
    • Breeding Bird Atlas
    • Camera Trap Monitoring
    • Conservation Education
    • Finger Lakes National Forest Service Interns
    • Fish Culture (Walleye Propagation)
    • Fisher Diet Analysis
    • Grassland Bird Monitoring
    • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring
    • Herptile Mapping and Monitoring
    • Invasive Species Mapping and Management
    • Lake Monitoring
    • Nestbox Monitoring
    • Permaculture
    • Spongy Moth Monitoring
    • Squirrel Bite Monitoring
    • Stream Gauge Monitoring

  • Muller Field Station is an Outdoor Classroom

    Many conservation and wildlife courses regularly meet at Muller Field Station, including:

    • Ecology Lab (CON 202L or BIO 221L)
    • Fish Culture Techniques (CON 218)
    • Wetland Science and Practice (CON 235)
    • Wetland Mammals (CON 236)
    • Winter Ecological Adaptations and Field Techniques (BIO 210)

    Attend a Scientific or Social Event at Muller Field Station

    On the first warm, rainy nights of spring, many students join the team of volunteers helping rescue and record the thousands of salamanders migrating across Rt. 36 to the field station's breeding habitat. Staff-led Woodcock Walks reveal the marvels of the mating flights of the American woodcock in field stations' shrubby old fields and young forests.

    These are just two examples of the various nature walks, channel paddles, stewardship workdays, identification workshops, campfire gatherings, camp-outs, and more that students may participate in each semester at the MFS.

    Student groups are also welcome to plan their own retreats at Muller Field Station.

  • Muller Field Station Research Opportunites

    Ongoing, long-term studies include grassland bird surveys, songbird nest box studies, amphibian monitoring, walleye propagation, invasive species mapping and management, water quality, native plant restoration, wildlife camera trap research, and more.

    Students are also invited to propose independent research projects that further advance our understanding of this dynamic ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Environmental Science and Conservation Degrees at FLCC

Our 250-acre campus has an on-site arboretum, greenhouse, nature trails, and research facilities designed for hands-on wildlife education. If you're interested in careers that involve environmental science and natural resource management, check out these programs:

Cattails, trees, and other wetland plants border a shallow pond on a cool summer day. A student stands on shore holding a net, observing the water.

Environmental Science (Biophysical Track)

Become an environmental scientist and help manage our natural resources responsibly. Through a combination of classroom study, field work, and outdoor pursuits, you'll prepare to take an active role in protecting our fish, wildlife, plant species, and bodies of water.

  • Associate of Science (A.S.)
  • 61-64 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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A student holding a fish captured during an FLCC field experience on Canandaigua Lake.

Fish and Wildlife Technology

Discover the importance of our ecosystem while learning how to manage natural resources wisely. You'll gain first-hand experience studying and protecting wildlife throughout the Finger Lakes region using professional sampling equipment.

  • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
  • 64 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Learn how to use ArcGIS software to map, analyze, and visualize geographic data.

  • Microcredential
  • 6 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
  • 100% Online
  • Hybrid
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Student studies a plant in the FLCC Greenhouse at the main campus in Canandaigua.

Horticulture (Cannabis Biology and Cultivation Track)

Interested in learning about cannabis cultivation, industrial use, or working in a dispensary? This specialized Horticulture degree track equips you with the skills for professional success. Take part in shaping the future of the emerging and dynamic cannabis industry.

  • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
  • 64 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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Horticulture

Cultivate your knowledge of landscaping, plant biology, and more with a Horticulture degree. Our program's focus on agriculture and environmental science can turn your passion for nature into a rewarding career. Gain hands-on experience with plant care and management.

  • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
  • 64 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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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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