What is the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (FL)?
A research, teaching, and extension facility of the University of Florida established to further the study and conservation of unique ecosystems. about the Station The Ordway-Swisher Biological Station is a year-round biological field station established for the long-term study and conservation of unique ecosystems through management, research, and education. It is managed for the University of Florida by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation. The properties are located in Putnam County, Florida – roughly north latitude 29°41′ and west longitude 82°. The entire area is approximately 9,300 acres. The Station is a member of the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS). HISTORY The Swisher Family of Jacksonville bought the land in the 1930s and for 50 years used the tract as their private hunting and fishing preserve. In 1979 the Swisher Foundation approached The Nature Conservancy for assistance in establishing a wildlife sanctuary as a monument to the late to
