About
The Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center (CMERC) is the former Muck Soils Research Farm in Bath Township, located about 20 minutes from the MSU East Lansing campus. The property has been repurposed as center for scientific research in natural resource restoration and management. Some of the initial goals are to initiate long-term monitoring of the wetland and the surrounding ecosystems to better understand how they function, and to conduct scientific research that informs society about better land stewardship practices and how to conserve our natural resources. The ongoing research will be the foundation for our outreach and education programs with CMERC providing opportunities for the public to be active participants in scientific research to increase awareness and understanding of the relevance of science to society. Further, the research and outreach activities will serve as a platform for training undergraduate students in field-based research and science communication and engagement. Please visit our Research and History pages to learn more about this unique piece of land and some of the current projects taking place.
Note: this page is currently being updated and does not reflect projects for 2021 and 2022.
CMERC is located at 9422 E. Herbison Road in Laingsburg, Michigan. Please note that it is easiest to find us by navigating via GPS to Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center.
Center Coordinator
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Jen Owen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Associate Chair-Research, Center Coordinator for Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center
owenj@msu.edu
517-432-4264
New trail makes nature more accessible at the MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center
Published on August 25, 2021 12:00AM
Generous gifts make ADA-accessible trail possible
Videos
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MSU fisheries & wildlife students share their internship experiences
Published on October 7, 2021
MSU undergraduate students participate in hands-on field research experience with wildlife at the Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center, located just northeast of the main campus in East Lansing.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day - Avian Influenza Virus
Published on September 24, 2020
Dr. Jennifer Owen talks about how AIV is being tracked at Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day - Cavity Nesting Birds at Corey Marsh
Published on September 24, 2020
CANR student Evan Griffis talks about his research project on cavity nesting birds at CMERC.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day
Published on September 24, 2020
The team from Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center present their Virtual Field Day program for 2020.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day - an overview of CMERC
Published on September 24, 2020
CMERC director Dr. Jennifer Owen gives an overview of Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center, a facility with a long history and a bright future.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day - Educational & Outreach at CMERC
Published on September 24, 2020
CMERC Education and Outreach Coordinator Kristy Taylor shows the opportunities for the public and other groups to experience Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day - Secretive Marsh Birds
Published on September 24, 2020
CANR student Hannah Landwerlen talks about her project to band and track marsh birds at CMERC.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day - Corey Marsh introduction
Published on September 24, 2020
A quick look at Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center in visual form.
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CMERC Migratory Birds Virtual Field Day - Michigan State Bird Observatory
Published on September 24, 2020
Dr. Jennifer Owen discusses one of the biggest facets of the Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center.