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In compliance with Stanford policy now in place to adjust to the Shelter in Place announcement that came out today for Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, until further notice Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is closed to all except essential staff. This means that all research activities will have to cease for the time being, as well as meetings for... more

(Photo courtesy of Jeff Schwegman) Because of the need to slow the accelerating spread of the COVID-19 virus, until further notice Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is suspending all visitation except essential research, on-line education, and administrative activities. This is in accordance with with Stanford and San Mateo County protocols as well as advice from health care professionals. Please note that... more

All tours are canceled until further notice in accordance with recommendations to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus and help ensure the health and safety of our community. Stanford Health Alerts more

All of us here at Jasper Ridge are happy to announce that Becca Nelson is joining us as the new tour coordinator and scheduler. Becca is a graduate of the BIO/ESYS 105 class (’19), an active member of the docent community and an undergraduate researcher in Stanford’s Department of Biology. She will be assisting us in managing our busy schedule... more

Last week JRBP researchers and staff presented their work at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco, an event that draws tens of thousands of scientists, educators, and students from around the world to learn about the newest research in earth and environmental sciences. And a Jasper Ridge photo won first place in the Stanford Earth... more

It’s once again that time of year when we realize how much has happened as we compile our annual report . It has been quite a whirlwind year, and it's hard to believe we’re already near the end of it. As we look back on the year, we reflect on our good fortune in having such an engaged and helpful... more

Irene Brown—longtime Jasper Ridge researcher, instructor, docent, and friend—passed away on November 14; she was 87. Irene touched the lives of all of us in the Jasper Ridge community and inspired generations of colleagues and students with her scientific knowledge, scrupulous writing and editing, quick wit, warm heart and joy in spending time outdoors. Every one of us who knew... more

At a ceremony held on the Stanford University campus November 20, Nona Chiariello received one of the university’s highest honors, the Marsh O’Neill Award. Presented by Dean of Research Kathryn “Kam” Moler, the award honors staff who have contributed above and beyond to the exceptional research for which Stanford is known. The awardees are nominated by faculty in recognition of... more

Recently, staff at Stanford and AECOM completed two days’ worth of non-native fish control and sampling from Searsville reservoir at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. This occurred over a time when the water levels have also been dropped for a number of reasons, one of which was to potentially aid in the fish capture from a smaller volume of water. Photo... more