Meet Craig U., our #StoneLabFeature this Friday! Craig is a 3rd year Ohio State student with a major in Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife and minor in Entomology. His favorite part of Ecology of Inland Waters was trawling and catching lots of baby Walleye!

Our next Science Friday looks to be a good one! Join us as we VIRTUALLY welcome Dr. Marijke Hecht, Assistant Professor of Environmental Education at School of Environment and School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR). 1/ lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6suaea5

Dr. Hecht is a learning scientist whose approach to research weaves together learning sciences, naturalist practices, community-based stewardship, & ecological design. Dr. Hecht is partnering w/ Stone Laboratory & OWC to conduct research on the most effective environmental education 2/

Meet Rebecca L., our #StoneLabFeature this Friday! Rebecca took the Water Quality Management and Ecology of Inland Waters courses this past summer. Her favorite part of these courses were the sampling trips and experiential learning opportunities! School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR)

Reminder! This Saturday September 7th is our annual Friends of Stone Lab (F-O-S-L) Open House from 11AM-4PM! The event is free of charge and registration is not required. Visit ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/calendar/…. for additional details.

A heartfelt thank you to all the visitors, Friends of Stone Laboratory members and board, and staff that helped to make the 2024 Stone Laboratory Open House a success! Photo Credit: Julie Conry.

Don't miss the latest #LakeErie HAB data, updated yesterday! Despite this week having the highest chlorophyll measurements we’ve seen all year, microcystin (toxin) concentrations are trending downward at most sampling sites. glerl.noaa.gov/res/HABs_and_H… 📸 MODIS via NOAA GL CoastWatch

Stop by Farm Science Review at the Gwynne Conservation Area tents today (Tuesday, September 17) through Thursday, September 19 to learn more about Stone Lab from Stone Lab Curriculum Specialist Felecia! #FSR24

Looking for a quick and interesting read this Thursday? Check out the Ohio Sea Grant article on how local alumni are sparking student interest in science Stone Laboratory. Link to article: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/kho8… #ThrowbackThursday #StoneLab2024

The sign-up deadline is approaching for Stone Lab's Workshop on Fish-Sampling Techniques of Ohio’s State Agencies happening October 5-6, 2024! Participants learn first-hand how our state agencies sample! Visit this page to enroll: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/education/ston… #StoneLab #ODNR #OEPA

Calling all educators! Ready to take your students on an exciting educational journey without leaving the classroom? Dive into Stone Lab's Virtual Field Trips! Visit the link below to explore more. #StoneLab #VirtualFieldTrip #Education ohioseagrant.osu.edu/education/virt…

#ThrowbackThursday to the 2024 Friends of Stone Lab Open House on September 7th! We explored Gibraltar Island, enjoyed lectures, and shared our passion for freshwater biology. Thanks to everyone who attended. We cannot wait to see you next year! #StoneLab2024

Throwback to West Fest 2023! Last year, we had an amazing time connecting with the community and sharing our passion for Lake Erie’s native species and ecosystem. Join us at West Fest 2024 to learn more and engage with our team. #WestFest #StoneLab #LakeErie

Sparking an interest in environmental science and future STEM careers! Berea-Midpark Middle School students share experiences from their visit to Stone Laboratory. wkyc.com/article/tech/s…

Did you know the South Bass Island Lighthouse is haunted? Some visitors have reported hearing eerie noises, including creepy footsteps, and slamming doors. According to Ohio.org, the South Bass Island Lighthouse is one of the 24 haunted must-see places in Ohio!

Applications for the 2025 REU are open! The fellowship includes a $5,500 stipend, room, and meals. Applications are due February 26th.

Join us for our Freshwater Science webinar series on 2/26 at 12 ET! Dr. Justin Chaffin of Ohio State and Stone Laboratory will discuss Monitoring Microcystin Production Rates in Western #LakeErie. Free webinar, register at: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/calendar/…. #OSGFreshwaterWebinars

The dog days of summer will be here before you know it! Want to spend the summer learning on an island and out on Lake Erie? Learn more and enroll at stonelab.osu.edu. #StoneLabNewton Photo Credit: Dr. Brian Alford, Stone Lab's Assistant Director.