Cranberry Lake Biological Station
Courses at Cranberry Lake
Schedule of Summer 2027 Courses at CLBS
| Session | Courses | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Session A - 3 Weeks | EFB 202 | May 16 - June 4 |
| Session B - 3 Weeks | EFB 202 | June 6 - June 25 |
| Session C - 2 Weeks | Electives: TBA February 2027 | June 27 - July 9 |
| Session D - 3 Weeks | EFB 202 | July 11 - July 30 |
Registration Information
Information sessions for summer courses will be held in February (Date TBA) in Marshall Auditorium during College Hour. Pre-registration for students requiring EFB 202 or a field elective will be open from February 22nd to March 5th. Registration will then be closed until it reopens on April 1st to all students. This registration will be conducted on a first come, first serve basis.
Students requesting disability, medical, or other housing accommodations must request these during the pre-registration process. All requests must be made before March 5th. We cannot guarantee accommodations requested after this date.
Visiting students, including transfer students wishing to take a Cranberry Lake course before beginning class in the Fall must complete the registration form, and the visiting student form below. Note that you may complete the Cranberry Lake registration form during the pre-registration window, and the visiting student form later.
A note on housing and bathrooms: Housing is provided in shared cabins with 8-10 students per cabin. These cabins are primarily gendered with one all-gender cabin. We have two low-density rooms (1-2 students per room) available to students with disability or other accessibility-related needs. Bathrooms are gendered with private toilet and shower stalls.
Course Descriptions
EFB 202 Ecological Monitoring and Biodiversity Assessment (3)
Instructor of Record: K. Sheehan
This is one of the keystone courses in the Environmental and Forest Biology curriculum. Forty-five hours of lecture, laboratory and field instruction per week for three weeks. During the first two weeks of the course, students study a wide variety of northeastern North American terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic biodiversity with a focus on vascular plants and animals. Students then complete a group research project during the third and final week of the course. The research projects require proficiency in field sampling methods, basic experimental design and statistical analysis, and the ability to cooperatively solve problems. The course culminates in a research symposium during which groups present their findings to their peers and a panel of judges.
Elective Courses
TBA February 2027
Estimated Costs of Attendance
EFB 202
| Description | Instate | Out of State |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,056.99 | $2,535.99 |
| Room, Board, Fees | $1,035.00 | $1,035.00 |
| Total | $2,091.99 | $3,570.99 |
Electives
| Description | Instate | Out of State |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,056.99 | $2,535.99 |
| Room, Board, Fees | $690.00 | $690.00 |
| Total | $1,746.99 | $3,225.99 |
*Note these are estimates, please refer to the ESF Bursar's website for most up-to-date information.