Northern Kentucky University’s Research and Education Field Station (REFS) is a vibrant hub for research, learning, and community engagement. Serving as an operations base for scholars, it supports a wide range of field studies and hands-on curricula across disciplines - from biology and environmental science to psychology, visual arts, theater, and journalism. Year-round, REFS buzzes with university courses, independent student projects, and public programs that connect people with the environment.
St. Anne Woods and Wetlands is part of the Campbell County Conservation District, and is funded by the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund.
Dive into discovery at REFS — connect with nature, research, and community events all year long!
Join us for fun, educational, community events and deepen your appreciation for nature!
Take a self-guided tour of St. Anne Woods and Wetlands (SAWW) and learn about its history.
Develop in-demand skills with the Wetlands Management Professional Micro-credential.
Richard Durtsche, Ph.D.
Director, NKU REFS
Professor, NKU Department of Biological Sciences
(859) 572-6637
durtsche@nku.edu
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Department of Biological Sciences
Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center (SC), Room 204C
(859) 572-5110 | biology@nku.edu
