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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:

A young man carefully examines a white and green leafed plant in the Finger Lakes Community College greenhouse.

Horticulture

Study landscaping, plant health, and environmental science in our Horticulture certificate program. Gain hands-on experience in the FLCC greenhouse and arboretum. This flexible program is ideal for nature enthusiasts eager to start their careers in horticulture.

  • Certificate
  • 32 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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Two natural resources conservation students backpacking through a forest.

Natural Resources Conservation

Learn about the environment in a region known for its rich natural resources. Studying conservation at FLCC combines hands-on training at regional outdoor classrooms and wildlife centers with courses in biology and environmental science.

  • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
  • 62 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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Students wading in stream

Natural Resources Conservation

Gain hands-on training at regional field stations while completing introductory courses in biology and wildlife management. Prepare for a career in conservation in as little as one year with this certificate program.

  • Certificate
  • 29 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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Viticulture students at the FLCC Viticulture and Wine Center

Viticulture and Wine Technology

Study viticulture and wine technology in one of the country's premier wine regions. Gain experience with every aspect of the winemaking process by operating FLCC's in-house winery, vineyard, and enology lab.

  • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
  • 64 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
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Viticulture students in the enology laboratory at the FLCC Viticulture and Wine Center

Viticulture

Interested in the wine industry or winemaking? Our Viticulture certificate introduces you to the field quickly. Online courses offer flexibility for meeting program requirements on your own schedule. Study from anywhere and complete a residency near you.

  • Certificate
  • 29 Credit Hours
  • In-Person
  • 100% Online
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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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