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The Ecosystem Laboratory

Merry Lea is among the best-assembled land preserves in Indiana and contains a diverse group of Indiana ecosystems. The 1,150-acre preserve contains a wonderful complex of wetlands, bogs, lakeshores, upland and lowland forests, prairies, and meadows. A distinctive aspect of this program is an immersion in natural history, which includes utilizing various media to record observations and using scientific methods for ecological field research.

The program will help students to become well grounded in the concepts of ecosystems, which is essential for environmental educators. Each student will study an ecosystem throughout the year-long program.