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Mountain Lake Biological Station

Umbrella School
Pembroke , VA
Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS) is a full-service residential field station located in the scenic southern Appalachians on Salt Pond Mountain in southwest Virginia. Affiliated with the University of Virginia, MLBS provides an immersive environment ideal for hands-on field-based education in biology and ecology. Homeschoolers can take advantage of the station's unique offerings, including workshops, field courses, and research opportunities that enrich homeschool curricula with experiential learning. The natural setting offers a diverse range of ecosystems, making it an excellent resource for real-world scientific exploration and ecological studies.
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