Murray State University Hancock Biological Station (HBS)

Murray State University Hancock Biological Station (HBS) A Year-round facility that provides a wide range of field opportunities for students/researchers.

Cruise #740 is in progress! Clay is processing samples to measure rates of primary productivity.
09/09/2026

Cruise #740 is in progress!
Clay is processing samples to measure rates of primary productivity.

We loved having them visit! ❤️
09/08/2026

We loved having them visit! ❤️

As we continue to build our learning trail we are asking for help in finding some species. The two sections we have star...
09/08/2026

As we continue to build our learning trail we are asking for help in finding some species. The two sections we have started to build are the wetland endemics and prairie section. Most of the plants we already have readily available on HBS property but a few we'd like to add our listed below.

Species starred in red are what we are looking for
Sourwood (1)
Cardinal Flower (3)
Tag Alder (1)
Joe-Pye W**d (3)
Devil's Walking Stick (3)
Common Ninebark (1)

If you have a sapling, seeds, or plant on your property that you are willing to donate to the cause please reach out!

Check out the species we saw in August! It is slightly lower than previous months which may be due to less sampling even...
09/01/2026

Check out the species we saw in August! It is slightly lower than previous months which may be due to less sampling events but still interesting!

08/31/2026

We had a surprise visitor over the weekend!

Video provided by Cord 📷

Before leaving for the cruise 739, this morning, we heard the sounds of a beaver that was very unhappy. The beaver was n...
08/25/2026

Before leaving for the cruise 739, this morning, we heard the sounds of a beaver that was very unhappy. The beaver was not alone, they were joined by a raccoon, muskrat, and possibly an otter.

08/25/2026

Cruise 739 is complete! It was such a nice day out!

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561 Emma Drive
Murray, KY
42071

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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