Central Michigan University Biological Station

Central Michigan University Biological Station CMU's Biological Station offers educational opportunities on Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan

Great to host this course again at the station! Pic: Robert Fanning
08/27/2026

Great to host this course again at the station! Pic: Robert Fanning

08/26/2026

A bonus for the meteorology students visiting the station earlier in August - Dark Sky Sanctuary designation means fantastic views of the Milky Way and Perseid meteor shower. When did they get any sleep!? Pic: Maya Merren

Thanks to our staff for a wonderful season! Most of them return to the mainland today. Pic: Britney Searfoss
08/24/2026

Thanks to our staff for a wonderful season! Most of them return to the mainland today. Pic: Britney Searfoss

A STORM hit the station recently, in a good way. Students from CMU and the University of Northern Colorado traveled to B...
08/21/2026

A STORM hit the station recently, in a good way. Students from CMU and the University of Northern Colorado traveled to Beaver Island to participate in a field research experience, Student Training for Observational Research in Meteorology (STORM). Led by Dr. Jason Keeler and Dr. Daria Kluver, along with Dr. Wendi Flynn (UNCo), students worked to design and execute experiments using weather balloons, the mobile mesonet, drones and radiosondes, as well as other equipment, boosting confidence and building community among this budding group of meteorologists. Pic: Aidan Ives, Maya Merren, Nathan Moses

The night skies over Beaver Island have given amazing views recently of the Milky Way and the Perseids meteor showers.
08/20/2026

The night skies over Beaver Island have given amazing views recently of the Milky Way and the Perseids meteor showers.

Students in the immersive field experience for meteorology majors (STORM) at the station recently enjoyed a sunset swim ...
08/19/2026

Students in the immersive field experience for meteorology majors (STORM) at the station recently enjoyed a sunset swim at Donegal Bay. More on the work soon, but we had to post a picture of this very specialized float. Pic: Jason Keeler

Some scenics from the station campus - classes are over for the season but visiting groups are still arriving for explor...
08/17/2026

Some scenics from the station campus - classes are over for the season but visiting groups are still arriving for exploration, learning and fun. Pic: Megi Kourteva, Britney Seafoss, Amanda Suchy, Scott McNaught

Heading into the weekend - enjoy this view of the CMU boat house on Whiskey Point with a rising moon at sunset. Thanks t...
08/14/2026

Heading into the weekend - enjoy this view of the CMU boat house on Whiskey Point with a rising moon at sunset. Thanks to the Ecology students for sharing their photos!

Great time of year to see a variety of wildlife, large and small. Keep your eyes open! Marsh Ramshorn snail, Northern C...
08/13/2026

Great time of year to see a variety of wildlife, large and small. Keep your eyes open! Marsh Ramshorn snail, Northern Crescent butterfly, Calico Pennant dragonfly, Goldenrod Crab spider and a Monarch caterpillar. Pic: Megi Kourtev

Snake boards, Barney's Lake, blue skies, smoke filled skies and mosquitoes - the BIO 100Z students had a busy week on Be...
08/12/2026

Snake boards, Barney's Lake, blue skies, smoke filled skies and mosquitoes - the BIO 100Z students had a busy week on Beaver Island. Pic: Megi Kourteva, Peter Kourtev

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Beaver Island, MI
49782

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