People often ask me why I am so excited about orchid conservation, and why I put so much effort into it. The answer is pretty simple. I have done a fair amount of reading about explorers and botanists who discovered … Continue reading →
Although I try very hard to keep up with news related to orchid conservation, deforestation, and species extinction, the news can be overwhelming. The idea of species extinction is difficult to face, particularly when we think of a species as … Continue reading →
In some areas of the world orchids reappear in or near their original natural habitat after having been severely eradicated by “civilization” a hundred years earlier. While this process can occur naturally over time, it is exciting to learn about … Continue reading →
The island of Borneo has been in the news about conservation lately, due to massive deforestation that is occurring there. Just imagine, the amount of rainforest already lost in Borneo is equal to four times the size of Switzerland. Not … Continue reading →
Biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. How does this relate to my fascination with orchids? The more I read and learn about orchids, the more amazed … Continue reading →
The choices we make at the supermarket are a powerful means of practicing conservation. By taking a moment to read a product’s label and avoiding those containing palm oil, we can play a part in saving species, whether they be … Continue reading →
Preserving native habitat ensures survival of orchids in the wild Location, location, location. This is the mantra of real estate agents when they tell you how much you can get for your house when you’re selling, or how much you’ll … Continue reading →
Happy New Year to our orchid conservation readers! This is the year to focus on biodiversity and climate change. What a New Year’s Resolution (or Revolution) that would be! It is time to bring out the champagne and celebrate not … Continue reading →
“Oxymoron” has always been one of our favorite words. Why? Because usually an oxymoron is funny. It’s a combination of two words which completely negate each other, yet they go together for some reason. For example, when a restaurant menu … Continue reading →
It is very easy to get discouraged when we read reports about destruction of habitats and the damage to our planet caused by climate change. But there is also some good news. Individuals and organizations are using new technologies to … Continue reading →
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 →
“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM….” We all remember the nail-biting moments of Apollo 13 and the scramble to generate oxygen for the three astronauts on board. It was imperative to America that these three men, and the Apollo Mission, should … Continue reading →
All too often when we talk about orchid conservation we think of exotic locations such as Indonesia or the rain forests around the Amazon in Brazil. I would be willing to bet that Dallas, Texas would not be the first … Continue reading →