June 9, 2021
If you had told me two years ago, I would spend the entirety of my sophomore year—and probably beyond—studying mosquitoes at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, I would have laughed at you. Coming into college, I knew I wanted... more
About the Preserve
Stanford University’s Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (JRBP) is in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about five miles southwest of the main campus. The preserve encompasses remarkable geologic, topographic, and biotic diversity within its 483 hectares (1,193 acres) and provides a natural laboratory for researchers from all over the world, educational experiences to students and docent-led visitors, and refuge to native plants and animals.
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June 1, 2021
We are pleased to announce Sydney Lee Schmitter and Sriram R. Narasimhan as the recipients of the 2021 Jasper Ridge Environmental Education Scholar Award. Both students have engaged in meaningful environmental education activities both at and related to... more
February 8, 2021
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is pleased to announce the creation of a new award that will recognize students who have engaged in meaningful environmental education activities at or related to Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve.
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December 8, 2020
As we enter the last month of 2020, we reflect on what a different year it has been with our Jasper Ridge Annual Report. Through it all we are grateful to have shared it with our wonderful community.... more
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Purchase Wildflower Prints
The paintings in this collection of wildflower watercolors were done by Herb Dengler in the 1980s and 1990s from specimens gathered on Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. They are printed on an Iris printer in a limited edition of 250, each numbered and containing an engraved authentication. Learn More
