What happens when a U.S. port of entry processes a shipment of plants, and finds that the plants do not meet proper import requirements? Occasionally those plants are confiscated and destroyed. If those plants happen to be orchids, it is … Continue reading →
Trudy and I attended our first BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas) fundraiser event on April 11, 2018. It was a spectacular success as it combined their recognition of a sustainable vineyard as well as showcasing local chefs in the … Continue reading →
Yes, we can! Ordinary people all over the world are participating in conservation efforts to protect natural habitats. A recent article in The Guardian by Fiona Gell, a marine biologist, tells of one such project. In the article entitled “Who’s … Continue reading →
The research and conservation work going on at the BRIT have become an important part of my own efforts to promote conservation. During 2017 I logged a good number of volunteer hours on a project to make BRIT’s physical records … Continue reading →
For the past year or so I have been volunteering some time at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. As enjoyable as it is to make a trip to Fort Worth, and as much as I like the people at … Continue reading →
We have good news to report. Our conservation efforts are paying off, in the form of additional acres of rainforest purchased in Ecuador. A large and valuable reserve is now even bigger than before! Many heartfelt thanks to all our … Continue reading →
The envelope, please……and the winner is………Hexalectris warnockii! All over the world we find people who are willing to volunteer their time to brave the elements and get their hands dirty in working to preserve and protect habitats of native species. … Continue reading →
Little pencil-like stalks are just starting to emerge from the leaf litter under certain cedar trees. Yes, that’s right, we have orchids growing in the parks around Dallas. This is the time of year when the local terrestrial orchids make … Continue reading →