The Robert J. Bernard Biological Field Station, an academic resource of The Claremont Colleges Services is located on approximately 86 acres within the Claremont Colleges Campus in Claremont, CA. The habitat is primarily California sage scrub with live oak forest and grassland. In addition, an artificial lake with surrounding riparian woodland and several created vernal pools add to habitat diversity.
Mission
The Bernard Field Station’s mission is to increase understanding and awareness of southern California’s ecosystems through education and research.
Latest News from our Blog:
- Volunteer Workdays resume – COVID-style
Big excitement at the BFS – today was the first volunteer workday since March 7, 2020! We had a “soft open” with a very small group to make see how things went with our new … - BFS Mammals List updated
The list of BFS Mammals has just been updated. There is one new addition to the list: Merriam’s Chipmunk (Neotamias merriami) This chipmunk was captured by a trail cam (shown above). It is probably accidental; … - BFS Herps List Updated
The list of BFS Reptiles & Amphibians has just been updated. There are two name changes: San Diegan Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi)Previously reported as Anniella pulchra, but A. pulchra has been divided into 5 species … - Modified BFS activities due to COVID-19 response
COVID-19, the disease caused by a novel coronavirus has arrived in LA County. Although there are currently no confirmed cases in Claremont, the Claremont Colleges are responding vigorously to mitigate the potential threat. In addition …Modified BFS activities due to COVID-19 response Read More »
- Scenes from cattail cutting – weeks 1 & 2
The first two volunteer workdays of the 2019-2020 academic year were, as usual, devoted to cutting back cattails in pHake Lake. The cattails weren’t planted when the lake was first constructed. They got there on …