ThomasMore Field Station

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY! Hope you can join us for one of many events held throughout the year to help celebrate this historic achievement. 🍾

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: The @ThomasMoreKY BioStation is hosting an open house this Sunday. Join us to learn more about our programs and facilities. Register online: apply.thomasmore.edu/portal/preview… Also, save the date for the Bio major open house on campus. See flyer for details.

B&G FALL FEST this FRIDAY! What's better than pumpkin carving, a bonfire & s'mores?Feel free to join us at the Bio Station this Friday evening; but beware--rumor has it the Ghosts of the Bat House are planning to make an appearance. 👻🎃🔥

SAINTS SERVE: Today, the @ThomasMoreKY community volunteered at 75+ projects throughout the region, including at the BioStation. Speaking of volunteerism, fill out this form (form.jotform.com/242876173208057) to indicate interest in volunteering with us.

USEPA RESEARCH at the BIOSTATION: Today, the @thomasmoreky invertebrate zoology class conducted a research project with the EPA to refine aquatic biology sampling protocols by sorting macroinvertebrates from a variety of artificial-substrate samplers in the River.

SNDs at the BIO STATION! Today, the Sisters of Notre Dame (@SistersNDUSA) visited for a tour and tree planting in honor of their member, and the @ThomasMoreKY Field Station’s founding director, the late Sr. Mary Laurence Budde.

What do we know about water quality of the Ohio River? Experts from @ThomasMoreKY @tmubio and @ORSANCOchannel weigh in!

ST E’s at the BIOSTATION: This week, the @StElizabethNKY resident physicians held their annual overnight retreat at the Lodge—and even took their Christmas card photo! On the river, some Cincy State students joined us for a tour and electrofishing.

SAVE THE DATE: For the Blue and Green Club’s annual student Fall Fest at the Field Station Lodge on Oct. 25 from 6-8:30 PM. The event will include crafts, music, games, and a bonfire. See you there!

FINAL PRESENTATIONS & FAREWELL. On Friday, our summer interns showcased their crew research and independent-study projects with oral and poster presentations. Thanks to all who attended. P.S. Congrats to the lab and stream crews for their win at our annual Aqua-Olympics!

THANK YOU for making “Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation” such a success. We hosted 300+ people to celebrate the Ohio River and its value to the community. Thanks again to our volunteers and sponsors. See you next summer for the 2nd annual Concert!

Molly Williams, @tmubio Field Station Manager, visited Now in the Nati @FOX19 as we count down the days to "Raisin' Hellbenders" on the Ohio River! Watch the segment below to learn more about the field station and its event this weekend. @ThomasMoreKY 📺nowinthenati.com/2024/07/24/now…

Did you know there are 164 different species in the Ohio River? Scientists study the quality of the water by looking at the biology of the river. You can learn more at a fun event this weekend! fox19.com/2024/07/23/tho…

JUST 25 TICKETS REMAIN for the inaugural Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation at the Bio Station. Five bands, two food trucks, MadTree beverages, fireworks, kayaks and Voyager canoes. And more… Purchase your tickets at tmuky.us/24rhcc.

ECO STEM CAMP! Yesterday, campers electrofished and kayaked on the Ohio River. Today, they explored the floodplain nature trail, learned about animal husbandry, and presented their findings on the health of the River to their peers, Station staff, and the interns. Come back soon!

ECO STEM CAMP! Today, we learned about the biodiversity, chemistry, and water quality of the River thru hands-on lessons & field sampling. Thanks to the @DukeEnergy and Dr. George A. & Dolores E. Renaker Foundations (@stephanier029) for making these programs possible!

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Join us for “Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation” on July 27! Enjoy live #bluegrass, guided hikes, a kayak raffle, and more. Support #conservation efforts while having fun! 🎟️TICKETS: tmuky.us/24rhcc

Join us for a day of fun on the Ohio River! Listen to live music from local bands, food trucks, guided hikes, and lab tours, all while supporting @tmubio. When: 7/27/24 | 3-9 Where: 8309 Mary Ingles Highway, California, KY, 41007 Reserve your tickets: tmuky.us/24rhcc

LAB CREW feeds and maintains life support systems daily at the Station and the @NewportAquarium, and monitors the river for HABs and VOCs. Lab-based independent studies include mussel fish-host ID, and fathead minnow breeding experiments and invert toxicity tests with the @EPA.

Less than a month away! Come see this #excellent facility - the only Field Station on the #Ohio River. Great #music, great #company, great #conservation efforts! Use the link to get tickets. #makeitmore

KAYAKS FOR RAFFLE: At the Concert for Conservation! Thanks to Schack’s Yaks for donating two brand new kayaks and paddles! Only 75 tickets left for the Concert; purchase today at tmuky.us/24rhcc. The winner of the raffle drawing will be announced at the end of the event.