Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
@uslter.bsky.social
NSF-funded network of programs studying ecological processes operating on decadal-to-century time scales. Interdisciplinary researchers and students generate high-impact, team driven science that builds on deep place-based knowledge.
LTERs are great training grounds for the sort of multi-talented researchers that modern ecology needs. We combine multi-disciplinary field experiences with decades of contextual data. @ilter-network.bsky.social
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‘I rarely get outside’: scientists ditch fieldwork in the age of AI
In the race to embrace new technologies, some ecologists fear their field is losing touch with nature.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
LTERs are great training grounds for the sort of multi-talented researchers that modern ecology needs. We combine multi-disciplinary field experiences with decades of contextual data. @ilter-network.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
View the video of this morning's community call update on the new LTER strategic plan here: youtu.be/TlrjJTX7Fco
January 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
View the video of this morning's community call update on the new LTER strategic plan here: youtu.be/TlrjJTX7Fco
Missed this morning's LTER community call? Check out the video on our YouTube channel: lnkd.in/gfq2Z3D9
January 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Missed this morning's LTER community call? Check out the video on our YouTube channel: lnkd.in/gfq2Z3D9
Join us tomorrow, January 14, to hear about the new LTER Network roadmap for the coming decade. What are our science priorities and how are we planning to advance them? How can you connect?
Overview and discussion: Wednesday, January 14 at 9 am PT (Noon ET). lternet.edu/events/lter-...
Overview and discussion: Wednesday, January 14 at 9 am PT (Noon ET). lternet.edu/events/lter-...
January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Join us tomorrow, January 14, to hear about the new LTER Network roadmap for the coming decade. What are our science priorities and how are we planning to advance them? How can you connect?
Overview and discussion: Wednesday, January 14 at 9 am PT (Noon ET). lternet.edu/events/lter-...
Overview and discussion: Wednesday, January 14 at 9 am PT (Noon ET). lternet.edu/events/lter-...
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It's winter transect cruise time on the Northeast US Shelf and we're lucky to be heading out on the RV Neil Armstrong next week. Understanding the valuable ecosystem on the shelf and how it responds to change over the long term is such critical work. Funded by NSF. @uslter.bsky.social @whoi.edu
January 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM
It's winter transect cruise time on the Northeast US Shelf and we're lucky to be heading out on the RV Neil Armstrong next week. Understanding the valuable ecosystem on the shelf and how it responds to change over the long term is such critical work. Funded by NSF. @uslter.bsky.social @whoi.edu
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Over 80 Michigan farmers are teaming up w/ @sprunger.bsky.social at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social to explore the impact different agricultural practices on soil health, ecosystem diversity and crop productivity.
www.grainjournal.com/article/1121...
www.grainjournal.com/article/1121...
Michigan State University Researcher Examines Impact of Management…
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January 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Over 80 Michigan farmers are teaming up w/ @sprunger.bsky.social at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social to explore the impact different agricultural practices on soil health, ecosystem diversity and crop productivity.
www.grainjournal.com/article/1121...
www.grainjournal.com/article/1121...
@esipfed.bsky.social @naturalareas.bsky.social @naturalresources.bsky.social @risingvoices25.bsky.social @nationalparks.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social @esabiogeoscience.bsky.social @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social
The new LTER Network Roadmap lays out Network ambitions for the next 10 years. Join us to learn more. @organization of b
lternet.edu/events/lter-...
lternet.edu/events/lter-...
LTER Network Roadmap 2026-2035: LTER Community Call - LTER
January 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am-10:00 am - Announcing the new LTER Network Roadmap. What is the LTER Network beyond a collection of (amazing) sites and what are our collective goals? The new LTER Network R...
lternet.edu
January 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The new LTER Network Roadmap lays out Network ambitions for the next 10 years. Join us to learn more. @organization of b
lternet.edu/events/lter-...
lternet.edu/events/lter-...
LTER Network Roadmap 2026-2035: LTER Community Call - LTER
January 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am-10:00 am - Announcing the new LTER Network Roadmap. What is the LTER Network beyond a collection of (amazing) sites and what are our collective goals? The new LTER Network R...
lternet.edu
January 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The new LTER Network Roadmap lays out Network ambitions for the next 10 years. Join us to learn more. @organization of b
lternet.edu/events/lter-...
lternet.edu/events/lter-...
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A new Special Report warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats, even as these studies become more crucial for addressing issues of broad societal importance, such as biodiversity loss and climate change.
phys.org/news/2026-01...
phys.org/news/2026-01...
Scientists sound alarm on erosion of long-term environmental data
A new Special Report published in the journal BioScience warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats from lack of recurring funding and governmental/institutional su...
phys.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
A new Special Report warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats, even as these studies become more crucial for addressing issues of broad societal importance, such as biodiversity loss and climate change.
phys.org/news/2026-01...
phys.org/news/2026-01...
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Calling students & early career researchers in Arctic science: Want to conduct research at Toolik Field Station? Apply for our 2026 early career Tundra Award!
Awardees receive up to 10 days at Toolik plus access to our science support services. Apply by 15 Feb 2026 at uaf.edu/toolik/outreach/tundra
Awardees receive up to 10 days at Toolik plus access to our science support services. Apply by 15 Feb 2026 at uaf.edu/toolik/outreach/tundra
December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Calling students & early career researchers in Arctic science: Want to conduct research at Toolik Field Station? Apply for our 2026 early career Tundra Award!
Awardees receive up to 10 days at Toolik plus access to our science support services. Apply by 15 Feb 2026 at uaf.edu/toolik/outreach/tundra
Awardees receive up to 10 days at Toolik plus access to our science support services. Apply by 15 Feb 2026 at uaf.edu/toolik/outreach/tundra
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It is that time of year! Registration is open for Underground Innovations, hosted by MiAA and the @kbslter.bsky.social! This winter meeting for innovative farmers, agricultural and environmental professionals, and more! Join us in Frankenmuth from Feb 4-5, 2026!
lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/unde...
lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/unde...
8th Annual Underground Innovations to expand regenerative farmer networks in Michigan | KBS LTER
Hickory Corners, MI – Registration is now open for the 8th annual Underground Innovations winter meeting for innovative farmers, agricultural and environmental professionals, and others.
lter.kbs.msu.edu
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It is that time of year! Registration is open for Underground Innovations, hosted by MiAA and the @kbslter.bsky.social! This winter meeting for innovative farmers, agricultural and environmental professionals, and more! Join us in Frankenmuth from Feb 4-5, 2026!
lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/unde...
lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/unde...
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🐝What's the buzz? Find out by perusing our Fall 2025 City Buzz Newsletter! Learn what our researchers & partners have been up to over the past few months through featured blog posts, updates from our Co-Directors, and site news & media mentions.
z.umn.edu/CityBuzzFall25
z.umn.edu/CityBuzzFall25
December 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🐝What's the buzz? Find out by perusing our Fall 2025 City Buzz Newsletter! Learn what our researchers & partners have been up to over the past few months through featured blog posts, updates from our Co-Directors, and site news & media mentions.
z.umn.edu/CityBuzzFall25
z.umn.edu/CityBuzzFall25
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When you invite a member of the @whoi.edu Comms group to come on a research cruise, you get great video interviews! Check out our latest NES-LTER Team Member Stories on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@nes-lter530... @uslter.bsky.social
NES-LTER
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December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
When you invite a member of the @whoi.edu Comms group to come on a research cruise, you get great video interviews! Check out our latest NES-LTER Team Member Stories on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@nes-lter530... @uslter.bsky.social
Like living in an extraordinarily beautiful place? Excited about world class aquatic research, education, and outreach? Flathead Lake Biological Station is seeking a new Director: apply.interfolio.com/178916
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December 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Like living in an extraordinarily beautiful place? Excited about world class aquatic research, education, and outreach? Flathead Lake Biological Station is seeking a new Director: apply.interfolio.com/178916
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Extract rare earth metals from contaminated Colorado streams?
Diane McKnight & Tom Marchitto are collaborators on a new project seeking to improve water quality while also increasing the domestic supply of raw materials for advanced technologies www.colorado.edu/instaar/2025...
Diane McKnight & Tom Marchitto are collaborators on a new project seeking to improve water quality while also increasing the domestic supply of raw materials for advanced technologies www.colorado.edu/instaar/2025...
Precious waterways: how contaminated mountain streams could power American-made technology
Diane McKnight and Tom Marchitto are collaborators on a new project looking for a way to extract rare earth metals from contaminated Colorado streams. The goal
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December 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Extract rare earth metals from contaminated Colorado streams?
Diane McKnight & Tom Marchitto are collaborators on a new project seeking to improve water quality while also increasing the domestic supply of raw materials for advanced technologies www.colorado.edu/instaar/2025...
Diane McKnight & Tom Marchitto are collaborators on a new project seeking to improve water quality while also increasing the domestic supply of raw materials for advanced technologies www.colorado.edu/instaar/2025...
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Congratulations! to Camila Silva for successfully defending her MS thesis: "Exploring Heterotrophic Nitrogen Fixation as a Source of Nitrogen in the Marshes of Plum Island Sound Estuary, MA". Supervised by Nat Weston at Villanova, Camila also served as a PIE grad student rep.
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@uslter.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Congratulations! to Camila Silva for successfully defending her MS thesis: "Exploring Heterotrophic Nitrogen Fixation as a Source of Nitrogen in the Marshes of Plum Island Sound Estuary, MA". Supervised by Nat Weston at Villanova, Camila also served as a PIE grad student rep.
@uslter.bsky.social
@uslter.bsky.social
The Arctic LTER is looking for a new Information Manager. Great team. Fun science - and a chance to deploy to the North Slope of Alaska, if that’s something that floats your boat. lternet.edu/opportunitie...
December 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Arctic LTER is looking for a new Information Manager. Great team. Fun science - and a chance to deploy to the North Slope of Alaska, if that’s something that floats your boat. lternet.edu/opportunitie...
Flagging the upcoming webinar (Dec 18) on updates to the NSF review process. Note that it will *not* be recorded and made available later.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Webinar Registration - Zoom
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December 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Flagging the upcoming webinar (Dec 18) on updates to the NSF review process. Note that it will *not* be recorded and made available later.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
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Summer 2026 Research Experience for Undergraduate at PIE-LTER applications open! Do research in a beautiful saltmarsh, maybe get a little wet and muddy, work with great folks, learn a lot, and present your project @mblscience.bsky.social
#REU #NSF @uslter.bsky.social www.mbl.edu/education/in....
#REU #NSF @uslter.bsky.social www.mbl.edu/education/in....
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Summer 2026 Research Experience for Undergraduate at PIE-LTER applications open! Do research in a beautiful saltmarsh, maybe get a little wet and muddy, work with great folks, learn a lot, and present your project @mblscience.bsky.social
#REU #NSF @uslter.bsky.social www.mbl.edu/education/in....
#REU #NSF @uslter.bsky.social www.mbl.edu/education/in....
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Nice to see this making the rounds today. The climate community on Bluesky has come a long way since we first put all these together.
Adaptation starter pack go.bsky.app/3G5Eono
December 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Nice to see this making the rounds today. The climate community on Bluesky has come a long way since we first put all these together.
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📣Did you miss today's GSBI Speaks webinar?
No worries! You can find it here, along with all of our previous webinars on our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuer...
No worries! You can find it here, along with all of our previous webinars on our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuer...
The Ecology of Soil: From Communities to Ecosystems
YouTube video by Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative
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December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
📣Did you miss today's GSBI Speaks webinar?
No worries! You can find it here, along with all of our previous webinars on our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuer...
No worries! You can find it here, along with all of our previous webinars on our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuer...
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We're proud to announce our 2025 Annual Award recipients! Each of these individuals inspires us with their dedication and belief that caring for natural areas is both a responsibility and a calling. Learn more: bit.ly/48HWzXf
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
We're proud to announce our 2025 Annual Award recipients! Each of these individuals inspires us with their dedication and belief that caring for natural areas is both a responsibility and a calling. Learn more: bit.ly/48HWzXf
Build your skills, your network, and your career as an ecologist! @harvardforest.bsky.social
Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology lternet.edu/opportunitie...
Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology lternet.edu/opportunitie...
Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology - LTER
The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an immersive research experience, connecting undergraduate students to mentors and researchers in the pursuit of scientific inquiry. Each year,...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Build your skills, your network, and your career as an ecologist! @harvardforest.bsky.social
Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology lternet.edu/opportunitie...
Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology lternet.edu/opportunitie...
Machine Learning Challenge Hackathon. Are you a learning-by-doing type? Try out your burgeoning machine learning skills (and learn from others) at the 2025 NSF Harnessing the Data Revolution Machine Learning Challenge: December 18. Registration open now.
indico.cern.ch/event/1607943/
indico.cern.ch/event/1607943/
HDR ML Challenge Online Hackathon
This event will start with an introduction to the Codabench platform and presentations on each of the three benchmarks used for this year's challenge. All the remaining time will be dedicated to team ...
indico.cern.ch
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Machine Learning Challenge Hackathon. Are you a learning-by-doing type? Try out your burgeoning machine learning skills (and learn from others) at the 2025 NSF Harnessing the Data Revolution Machine Learning Challenge: December 18. Registration open now.
indico.cern.ch/event/1607943/
indico.cern.ch/event/1607943/
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On a recent blustery day, NWT LTER researchers took Isabella Escobedo, a reporter from KUNC, up Niwot Ridge to cover our ongoing alpine warming experiment. Check out Isabella's story that came out yesterday!
www.kunc.org/kunc/2025-12...
www.kunc.org/kunc/2025-12...
How an experiment in the mountains could reveal the future of alpine plants
As temperatures increase and snowpack declines, many alpine plants are at risk of extinction. Though adapted to harsh environments, the rate of change occurring in the mountains is concerning for rese...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On a recent blustery day, NWT LTER researchers took Isabella Escobedo, a reporter from KUNC, up Niwot Ridge to cover our ongoing alpine warming experiment. Check out Isabella's story that came out yesterday!
www.kunc.org/kunc/2025-12...
www.kunc.org/kunc/2025-12...