PELLSTON, Mich. — Bookmark the University of Michigan Biological Station’s Giving Blueday website so you can participate in U-M’s 10th annual 24-hour fundraiser on Wednesday, March 13, that increases a donor’s impact through matching challenges.

This year the more than 10,000-acre research and teaching campus in northern Michigan is targeting the Undergraduate Research Fund to help undergraduate students of all backgrounds gain crucial hands-on research experience at the historic field station nestled along Douglas Lake.

Starting at midnight, first-time U-M donors who give $50 or more will receive a match of $50.

Throughout the day, current U-M students who give $25 or more will receive a match of $25.

Alumni and supporters around the world also are encouraged to participate, and, if possible, target the 8 a.m. (EST) Power Hour when units within the U-M College of LSA with the most donors will receive an additional $1,000 to their fund.

“This is a fun opportunity to be competitive and raise money to help students who want to conduct independent research as we seek solutions to the environmental challenges of our time and train the next generation of problem solvers,” said Dr. Aimée Classen, director of the U-M Biological Station and a professor in the U-M Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

“Your generosity will directly fund pioneering student research and help those students achieve their dreams at our special place of research, education and discovery that immerses you in nature and alters the way you see the world.”

It’s critical that the UMBS community spreads the word about the upcoming fundraising drive on Wednesday, March 13.

Share our story on your social networks using #GivingBlueday and our link: https://myumi.ch/VGPyJ.

On the day of the event, please consider sharing UMBS social posts and include your own experiences at the field station to inspire the generosity of others.

The U-M Biological Station, which was founded in 1909, supports long-term climate research and education in its second century of operations.