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There's so much cool science and art happening at MLBS, and we can't wait to share it with you all at Open House THIS SATURDAY (6/28) 2-5pm! @BlacksburgStuff @GilesCoVa @Next3Days

Our researchers, students, & artists would love to share their work with you at our Open House: 2-5pm, June 28. If you've ever wondered what we do all summer on beautiful Salt Pond Mountain, this is your chance to find out! @Next3Days @BlacksburgStuff @GilesCoVa @MtnLakeLodge

Attention students: We've got an excellent lineup of courses this summer! Join us for a few weeks (or more!) on the mountain and find out why so many alumni say their time at MLBS was the highlight of their academic career.

Workshop registration is open! Grad students, early career faculty, postdocs. Check out the options and see what might be a good fit for you!

Now hiring Station Assistants for the 2025 season! Interested in being part of the supportive, diverse community of MLBS? Apply to work with us for an unforgettable summer. Details and application at

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Apply now to be the next MLBS Associate Director! Details and application at

RT @sousliks: For the past 2 years, I've taught a class called Introduction to Biodiversity Data. We learn about species occurrence data op….

MLBS is NOW HIRING for the position of Associate Director. For details and to apply, visit Please share!

Coming to Open House tomorrow? We're excited to meet you! Please carpool if possible since parking is limited, and please don't bring dogs. When you arrive, head to the welcome table near the big stone building to grab a program and a cookie!.

Looking through photos of previous Open House events and gearing up for another great one! Make plans to join us June 29, 2-5pm!

RT @hannamakowski: Excited to share this work on the benefit of selfing in colonization! @MLBS_UVA @uvabio . Baker’s law (selfing provides….

But wait, there's more!

Blooming now at MLBS in the Burns Wildflower Garden!

Students: Are you interested in plants? amphibians? reptiles? fish? disease ecology? There's a class for that! Spend a few weeks with us and find out why so many alumni say their MLBS course experience was the highlight of their summer.

RT @oliviachapmn: Successful trapping trip for my dissertation @MLBS_UVA last week! The mice were running!

Great opportunity for students @virginia_tech and @radfordu ! @vt_cnre @VTCals @vt_fishwild @VTFREC @VTbiogeo @RUGeospatial @radford_biology.

Now hiring! MLBS is looking for two individuals to support Station operations from mid-May to mid-August. Come join us on the mountain!

Attention students- check out our summer 2024 course offerings! Opportunities for 3-week, field-based classes in plant conservation, herpetology, fish biology, & wildlife disease ecology. Come spend a few weeks with us at MLBS this summer!