We are on the south shore of Lake Ogallala about eight miles northeast of the town of Ogallala, in beautiful western Nebraska. Cedar Point is just east Lake McConaughy; the largest body of water in Nebraska and its sandy beaches.

The diversity of habitats leads to incredible abundance and diversity of the flora and fauna, making Cedar Point an excellent research and learning environment. Search our databases for more information on the species found at Cedar Point.

We are a first rate research facility offering comfortable housing, meals served during the summer field season, a library, T1 internet with wireless available, and a friendly inviting atmosphere which leads to collaborations among scientists. Each summer we offer 8 experience based field courses that focus on student research projects. These courses are taught by world renowned scientists and often have a waiting list so it is recommended that you sign up early. The Cedar Point Biological Station is operated by UNL's School of Biological Sciences.

Check out NEW information on summer 2012 course offerings.

Instructions to enroll in a CPBS course - Enroll now, all classes still have space, except Comparative Physiology is just starting a waiting list

 

SUMMER 2012 Room and Board Scholarship applications -- extended due date 26 March NOON

All course have at least 2 - 4 seats open --- EVEN COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY

 

Summer 2011 forms: Application: (Word or PDF) Room & Board Scholarship: (Word or PDF)

Take a look at our summer 2012 course brochure.

Recent News

Cedar Point Newsletter Winter 2008	Winter 2008
Field Epidemiology course website launched	October 21, 2008
Dr. Janovy's Presentation About Cedar Point	October 17, 2008
Dr. Janovy's Gerald D. Schmidt Memoral Lecture at CPBS	September 19 , 2008
UNMC professor launches summer field epidemiology course	August 21, 2008
Cedar Point Newsletter	Spring 2008