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The Green Oaks Biological Field Station is both a research and recreation area owned by Knox College. It encompasses 700 acres of forest, grassland, and aquatic habitat. Green Oaks is a site of learning in various forms—from student Honors projects, to day trips, to the 10-week interdisciplinary Green Oaks Term—in disciplines ranging from environmental studies, to art, to philosophy. Green Oaks has also become a place for community-building gatherings of students and faculty, such as the annual Prairie Burn.
Thanks to the generous funding from an anonymous lead donor, Green Oaks will be home to a newly constructed facility that will be available for year-round use by both the Knox and Galesburg communities.
Green Oaks Construction Photo Album
Stay updated on all the photos of the Green Oaks construction!
June 2024 Green Oaks Renovation Update
Check out the latest updates on the Green Oaks renovations!
April 2024 Prairie Burn at Green Oaks
One of Knox College's most valued traditions is the annual spring Prairie Burn held at Green Oaks.
February 2024 Green Oaks Field Station Video Update
A quick video update on the progress of the new Green Oaks Field Station.
August 2023 Knox College Announces Plans for New Green Oaks Multipurpose Field Station
Read the press release announcing the Green Oaks Renovations plan.
August 2023 Announcement of the Green Oaks Renovations
Read the email from President C. Andrew McGadney announcing the plan for the Green Oaks renovations.