Stone Laboratory

10/15/2026

Calling all college students interested in science communication! We're looking for a writer and a graphic designer to help our team share impactful stories about Ohio's water resources. This paid, part-time position is fully remote and a great opportunity to grow your professional portfolio. 💬🔬💼

Apply today:
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Remote-Location/Communications-Student-Assistant_R160043-1
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Remote-Location/Communications-Graphic-Design-Student_R160042-1

10/15/2026

Check out this latest article from travel writer, Sarah Miller, all about Stone Laboratory during September's 2026 Friends of Stone Laboratory Open House at https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/07/the-ohio-state-university-owns-an-island/.

Over 750,000 tourists head to South Bass Island (village of Put-In-Bay) every season.  Tourists zoom over Lake Erie from Ohio’s mainland on the popular Jet Express ferry, topping speeds of […]

10/04/2026

Before the 2026 Friends of Stone Lab Open House back in September, some of our Biological Field Station Assistants (BFSA) showed our education Eastern Fox Snake Bernadette things she had never seen before including our Stone Lab trifold, bird beaks on a dry erase board, and a smallmouth bass in a tank.

Photo Credit: Sammy M., Stone Lab BFSA.

09/23/2026

Come out to Farm Science Review (FSR) at the Gwynne Conservation Area and talk with Felecia Groom, Stone Lab Curriculum Specialist. Our booth will be out on Thursday, September 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the tents near the entrance to the Gwynne.

For more details, visit https://fsr.osu.edu/.

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Pictured here is Felecia with Stone Lab table, materials, flyers, and coloring pages on the black tablecloth. Get Habitattitude banner above the booth. Booth is under a white tent outside.

09/21/2026

Some of the faces of the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) who will be at Farm Science Review (FSR)!

Come see and learn from us at FSR from Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, September 24 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center and Gwynne Conservation Area.

We passed the microphone to a few SENR, Ohio Woodland Stewards Program, Stone Laboratory, and Ohio Sea Grant staff.

Staff shown here:
Kim Winslow
Marne Titchenell
Erin Baer
Felecia Groom
Jessica Caton Diefenbach

Visit https://fsr.osu.edu/ for map, schedule, and additional details.

09/18/2026

We hope you enjoyed attending the 2026 Annual Friends of Stone Laboratory (FOSL) Open House! Special thanks to FOSL volunteers and Stone Lab staff who helped make this event possible.

Group photo of everyone in front of the Stone Lab classroom, most are sitting on the steps and some standing in the back.

09/11/2026

🏝️ HISTORIC WEEKEND IS HERE! 🇺🇸

There’s A LOT happening at Put-in-Bay this weekend, and it’s the perfect time to make your plans to head to the island! ⛴️☀️

From historic events and island traditions to live entertainment, great food, and plenty of things to see and do — there’s something happening all weekend long!

And the best part? Jet Express is running all day from Port Clinton, making it easy to get over to Put-in-Bay and enjoy everything Historic Weekend has to offer. 🌊

📅 This weekend at Put-in-Bay
🎉 Lots of events
🎶 Live entertainment
🏛️ Historic attractions
🍹 Island fun
⛴️ Jet Express service all day

Don’t miss out — come make some island memories this weekend! 🏝️❤️

🎟️ Plan ahead and get your Jet Express tickets online: jet-express.com

09/10/2026