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Dracula Orchid

Update on the Dracula Reserve in Ecuador

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/29/2015 by tlhess08/04/2017

Over a year ago I wrote an article about a proposed orchid reserve where a number of species of the Dracula Orchid could be found.  The land has been purchased and additional acres are under negotiation. Rainforest Trust is a partner in this venture. I am honored to be a supporter of this organization, and am very excited that the project is moving forward.

Tagged biodiversity, Conservation, deforestation, Dracula Reserve, habitat, orchid, Rain Forest Trust, rainforest

Recap – Fort Worth Orchid Show 2015 raises over $600 for Conservation

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/29/2015 by tlhess03/15/2017

The Fort Worth Orchid Society show last weekend was a grand success, thanks to the hard work of Sam Wiley and his orchid society members.  Of course, many others pitched in to make it a team effort. The society auction … Continue reading →

Tagged art, Conservation, rainforest
Rainforest Action Network

Snack food scorecard – which companies are least earth-friendly?

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/27/2015 by tlhess08/04/2017

Which companies are the biggest culprits in using palm oil which causes widespread deforestation, loss of habitat, loss of livelihood for indigenous people, and unbreathable air for hundreds of square miles in rainforest areas? Find out who they are and what you can do to help.

Tagged Conservation, deforestation, forest fire, habitat, Oklahoma Orchid Society, orchid, plant based diet, rainforest
Falm Oil plantation in Costa Rica

How does palm oil use contribute to deforestation and climate change?

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/27/2015 by tlhess08/04/2017

“Saving Indonesia’s forests isn’t just something that should be done by Indonesian people. We, the people of Indonesia, hope that every person in this world, including the people in the United States, gather with us, the people of Indonesia to … Continue reading →

Tagged Conservation, deforestation, habitat, palm oil, plant based diet, rainforest

Update from Orchid Show in Fort Worth brings wonderful creativity

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/24/2015 by tlhess03/15/2017

The Fort Worth Show is going very well. We have a good crowd. Maybe the rainy weather is a good thing, after all. One of the vendors created a special Halloween display — combining an orchid with a very scary-looking … Continue reading →

Tagged art, Conservation, deforestation, habitat, orchid, rainforest

Ready for the Fort Worth Orchid Show where my focus will be conservation

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/23/2015 by tlhess03/15/2017

Tomorrow and Sunday will be doing something I love to do — attend an orchid show.  This one is in Fort Worth at the Botanical Gardens. I always enter one or more recent paintings for the judging.  Most of the … Continue reading →

Tagged Conservation, deforestation, habitat, in situ preservation, orchid, rainforest
Orchid Conservation Alliance

Orchid Conservation Alliance sends “Thank You” to Greater North Texas Orchid Society

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/22/2015 by tlhess03/15/2017

During the GNTOS orchid show this past September our conservation drawing brought in $1000.  I divided that amount  in half and sent checks for $500 to the Orchid Conservation Alliance and to the Rainforest Trust. OCA sent a nice email … Continue reading →

Tagged Conservation, Greater North Texas Orchid Society, in situ preservation, orchid, rainforest
Greg Asner - ecology from the air

Ecology from the air – better ways to track changes

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/21/2015 by tlhess08/04/2017

Thanks to new technology, is now possible to track data about ecology and the environment in  highly efficient and effective ways. Until now the ability to observe and gather data has been extremely expensive, requiring humans to physically visit the … Continue reading →

Tagged biodiversity, Conservation, deforestation, habitat, rainforest
Orchid of unknown species

Our vanishing flowers

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/17/2015 by tlhess03/07/2017

It is estimated that 68 per cent of the world’s flowering plants are threatened or endangered.  So writes Stephen L. Buchmann in the New York Times. Why is this happening? Read the article here.


Tagged biodiversity, climate change, Conservation, deforestation, orchid, rainforest
Palm Oil Farm in Costa Rica

Progress in decreasing demand for Palm Oil

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/06/2015 by tlhess08/04/2017

Palm oil production is a major factor in loss of tropical rainforests.  Hundreds of acres of natural habitats are lost around the world every single hour.  Palm oil is used in many commercially prepared foods, as well as in large … Continue reading →

Tagged Conservation, deforestation, palm oil, rainforest
Creating art for conservation

From passion to compassion: Turn something you love into a good cause

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/05/2015 by tlhess03/24/2017

How did my interest in orchid conservation begin?  It all started when I got interested in orchids, which happened when I was on a 5-year work assignment in the Philippines. We can all do something to help our environment. All … Continue reading →

Tagged Conservation, palm oil, rainforest
2015 GNTOS Orchid Show

$1,000 for Conservation from 2015 GNTOS Orchid Show – 2 Organizations will receive $500 each

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/03/2015 by tlhess03/19/2017

The Greater North Texas Orchid Society‘s 2015 Show featured a raffle to support habitat The Greater North The The Greater North Texas Orchid Society‘s 2015 Show featured a raffle to support habitat conservation. Four prizes were given out: Limited edition … Continue reading →

Tagged Asia, Conservation, Greater North Texas Orchid Society, habitat, rainforest, Sumatra
monkey faced orchid in Ecuador

Future of Conservation Part 1: How to remain optimistic

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 10/01/2015 by tlhess03/26/2017

As I look at conservation programs around the world, it is hard not to worry about whether enough is being done and whether current strategies will be effective. For orchids in Ecuador, to lemurs in Madagascar, habitats are shrinking at … Continue reading →

Tagged climate change, Conservation, habitat, Madagascar, orchid, rainforest

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