MidWest Biodiversity Institute

05/28/2026

Our courses are in full swing! We are soaking up all of Spring. Thank you everyone for showing up and excited to learn!! This photo specifically is from our QHEI training this month ☀️

04/24/2026

We will be there! Come out to see some awesome posters and learn more about volunteer efforts in water quality monitoring!

You are invited!
Regional Water Quality Forum on Thursday, May 14, 5-7 p.m.
Sponsored by the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

04/22/2026

What a great way to celebrate Earth Day! MBI took a little field trip to Calamus Swamp, a private preserve in Pickaway County owned by Columbus Audubon. We learned about the preserve's history as well as its ongoing restoration project.

How are you celebrating our beautiful planet??

04/20/2026

BIG Congratulations to Randy Sanders!! He and Ron Zimmerman put in countless hours to get this book published,. We got to witness these efforts first hand and are excited to brag! Nice work!!

Happy Earth Month!
We are celebrating our EECO Award Recipients.
Ohio is so lucky to have these amazing environmental educators! To see all of the incredible EECO awardees go to: https://eeco.wildapricot.org/awards

Congratulations, Randy Sanders and the "Ohio Stream Guide," on winning the EECO Publication Award! It is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to streams in Ohio. A fantastic read and addition to any library!😍

04/15/2026

We're so glad to be able to attend and sponsor this year's Vernal Poolooza hosted by Ohio Wetlands Association!! It was an awesome couple of days filled with educational opportunities and wonderful speakers. Big thanks to everyone who helped put this conference together!

03/13/2026

We are looking for a Fisheries Technician for our 2026 Field season!! A seasonal position that will provide hands-on experience from June through October.

Be apart of our research team and help conduct aquatic biological assessments with a variety of sampling methods. Apply on our website!

https://mwbinst.com/who-we-are/employment

03/09/2026

We’ve partnered with Bonfire to launch a sales portal where you can purchase exclusive Vernal Poolooza 2026 apparel. This year’s artwork was created by the talented Nora Steele. There are two separate sites— one featuring the black and white design, and another showcasing the color design. Not attending the conference? That is OK. You can still purchase a cool Vernal Poolooza shirt. All proceeds will go toward supporting our educational events. Thank you for contributing to the Ohio Wetlands Association!
https://www.bonfire.com/ohio-wetlands-association-1/

https://www.bonfire.com/ohio-wetlands-association/

03/06/2026

We are almost a month away from this awesome event! There will be some great opportunities available for folks to attend during this conference including a Citizen Qualitative Habitat Training (cQHEI training)! You can register with the link below!

This fun and engaging 3-day conference will be held on April 9th through the 11th at Sauder Village – 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, Ohio 43502.  This well-attended conference offers valuable opportunities for networking and gaining knowledge about these unique ecosystems known as vernal pools.

02/16/2026

MBI is proud to be a part of the newly updated Ohio Stream Guide! Check out this article about it in the Columbus Dispatch.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/nature-wildlife/2026/02/14/ohio-stream-guide-explores-states-waterways-ecology-and-history/88587659007/?tbref=hp&fbclid=IwZnRzaAP-sT9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5ZwL4lMPDYzqB2IB9drANg9j7if9y_SRpWJl1i2DS73hOmxloct_F9rJVOU_aem_0egJdXsozOfs14rlPeOClw

Discover the updated "Ohio Stream Guide," a free resource detailing Ohio's 60,000 miles of waterways, their ecology, history, and conservation efforts. Learn how to get your copy.

01/23/2026

If you are attempting to register for our 2026 courses, we are having some technical difficulties and will be able to resume registrations soon!