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Blakely Island Field Station
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A place in the wilderness
Glide over the field station
Points of interest: Blakely Island
People to know
Caretakers: Meet Deb and Brian Rodda
Home away from home
Dr. Eric Long’s call to SPU and Blakely Island
Diving into discovery: Dr. Tim Nelson on Blakely Island
Blakely: A legacy of family, nature, community
Diary of a scientist at Blakely: Dr. Bruce Congdon
History
Acknowledging footprints
Blakely Island: A history
Thatcher’s legacy
‘Sawdust Beach’ restored to beautiful Thatcher Bay
Blakely Island’s history and architecture
From schoolhouses to school districts
Blakely Island history: The airstrip
Blakely Island history: Spencer Cabin
End of an era: The fate of the field station plates
Student Forms & Information
Upcoming Classes
Summer 2026 classes for Science Majors
September courses for all majors
Research at Blakely
Blakely Island: Hub of marine biodiversity
Rising canopies, shifting habitats, and declining deer
Learn about plant life on Blakely
Academic research connected to Blakely
Giving
Various ways to give to the work on Blakely
Strengthening structures of strong foundations
Value of Blakely Island
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