ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
Situated directly within the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, the field station is a nonprofit educational facility and friendly lodging basecamp for travelers, scientists, families, and gravel cyclists. Our guest Elizabeth Basa, Executive Director of the Malheur Field Station discusses about the historic roots of the 30-building campus and her current work to revitalize it into a community hub for science, nature, arts, and wellness.
The Malheur Field Station offers accommodations for lodging, dormitories, dining hall, and gathering spaces for individuals or groups up to 75. It is accessible to the Steens Mountains and the Alvord Desert. The campus is a point for stargazing, birding, gravel cycling, and educational opportunities.
About the Guest: Elizabeth Basa is the Executive Director of Malheur Field Station. Her background includes K-12 science education as a middle and high school teacher, extensive work in curriculum design, and founding a social enterprise serving families in the Chicagoland area.
Ways to Get Involved: Opportunities to support the station through stays, financial or material donations, bike fleet donations, and subscribing to their monthly e-newsletter.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MalheurFieldStation
Website: www.malheurfieldstation.org
Newsletter: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/subscribe-to-get-notified-about-new-events-1398
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