The Edward J. Meeman Biological Station is a facility of the Department of Biology, The University of Memphis. The Station was established in 1968 to promote research and instruction in the areas of natural history, ecology, and environmental biology. This site is in the narrow transition zone between the Mississippi River Valley and West Tennessee Plain physiographic regions. The Station and surrounding areas are characterized by low plains and fertile valleys which are drained by the Mississippi River and several small tributaries. Soils are generally composed of fine alluvial sands, silts, and clays, and are highly fertile.
Climate is temperate with relatively hot summers and cold winters.
Distinct forest habitat types include gently rolling terrain, steeply sloping terrain of the Chickasaw Bluff, and floodplain of the Mississippi River. Old-field habitats of various ages are common. One large building houses two laboratories, two classrooms, two combination classroom and dormitory rooms, a conference room, and a kitchen. Approximately 15 visitors can be accommodated overnight. A large estate house serves as a small conference center and also houses the administrative part of the station.