Rice Creek Field Station is a unit of the State University of New York College at Oswego (SUNY Oswego) dedicated to the support of academic instruction, research, and public service in all aspects of natural history, especially the natural sciences and environmental education.

The establishment of a biological field station at SUNY Oswego was formally proposed in 1962. Rice Creek Field Station was established in 1965-66 when the current Field Station building was constructed and Rice Pond was created by construction of a dam on Rice Creek. Rice Creek Field Station formally opened in 1966. Functional and historical ties with the Biology Department at SUNY Oswego reflect the conviction that understanding of natural history and of mankind's place in this universe has important roots in the biological sciences. At the same time, Rice Creek Field Station embraces a broad view of natural history and strives to provide opportunities for research and learning appropriate to the interests of individuals and groups of all possible backgrounds.

It is the specific mission of Rice Creek Field Station to develop, equip, staff, and maintain a facility adequate to carry out a coherent, field oriented program of academic instruction, research, and service in support of the instructional and research needs of SUNY Oswego faculty and students, and in response to the needs of the regional scientific and educational community and the public at large.