The Vernon and Mary Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration preserves and enhances our natural heritage through leading biodiversity research, conservation, and ecological restoration, including stewardship of campus lands, organismal biology, and preservation of natural history collections. Gifts to the Cheadle Center are utilized in support of research, student internships, and special projects, which in turn, makes a meaningful impact on the lives of our students, faculty, and staff, as well as the broader community through our outreach programs.