Support Cedar Creek's Mission

From the 1940s and Raymond Lindeman's field-shaping insights to the present-day work of world-renowned ecologists David Tilman, Peter Reich, Sarah Hobbie, and others, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve is a highly influential field station and research destination. Our work plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of how we are affecting the environment and how we might protect it. Be part of this incredible legacy and bright future by supporting the field station. 

• Research

  The Flory Cedar Creek Collaboration Fund
  Supports collaborative ecological research that discovers sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, including training young researchers. 

  The Robert Buck and Cheryl Quinn Cedar Creek Undergraduate Scholarship
  Provides financial support for high achieving undergraduate students to participate in research over the summer at Cedar Creek.

  The Darby and Geri Nelson Environmental Scholarship Award
  Supports research at Cedar Creek by an Ecology, Evolution and Behavior graduate student, who is able to demonstrate financial need and academic merit. 

  The Richard and Judi Huempfner Cedar Creek Research and Education Fund
  Support to enhance educational and research activities at Cedar Creek, including resources for early-career scientists. 

  The Richard and Judi Huempfner Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock and Avian Research Fellowship
  Supports the work of graduate students who conduct applied research on upland game birds, waterfowl, songbirds; or threatened or endangered species. 

• Education and community engagement

  The Cedar Creek Fund
  Supports the program activities at Cedar Creek, including science field trips, public events and other initiatives to enhance programming.

  The Cedar Creek K-12 Outreach Fund 
  Supports K-12 activities at Cedar Creek, including covering field trip fees and transportation costs for visiting schools

  The Richard and Judi Huempfner Cedar Creek Research and Education Fund
  Support to enhance educational and research activities at Cedar Creek, including resources for K-12 programs and supplies, research stipends and professional conferences. 

• Conservation

  The Cedar Creek Conservation Fund
  Financial support to protect and restore both the species and the ecosystems of Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. From bison and red-headed woodpeckers to bur oaks and peat bogs – we are dedicated to understanding and managing our unique landscape.

• Capital improvements

  The Cedar Creek Capital Improvements Fund
  ​​Supports the development of infrastructure on-site, including creating a new Minnesota Ecology Walk and Lindeman Center addition that will provide interpretive experiences for visitors.

• General

  The Cedar Creek Membership Fund
  Provides general support to the areas of greatest need at Cedar Creek, to ensure community support, equipment and research.