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Kew Gardens in London

April 11, 2022 / 2 Comments
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by Fraser Hibbitt for the Carl Kruse Blog Under the aged and rusted wrought iron arches of Kew Garden’s Palm House, feet and faces meet and disperse between the narrow spaces left by the leaves. Two winding iron staircases are set front and back inside this elaborate glass house, offering this view of disorganized bodies … [Read more…]

Posted in: Botanic Gardens, London, Plants Tagged: Flowers, Kew Gardens, Parks

Berlin Botanical Gardens

December 1, 2021 / 3 Comments
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by Hazel Anna Rogers for the Carl Kruse Blog In 1897, construction began on 43 hectares in southwestern Berlin. The space is bordered by the Unter den Eichen, or Under the Oaks, a road that forms part of the federal highway joining Berlin to neighboring Potsdam. Many of the ancient trees on the adjacent boulevard … [Read more…]

Posted in: Berlin, Carl Kruse, Environment, Plants, Travels, Trees, Winter Tagged: Berlin Botanic Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Christmas, Plant Conservation

Those Glorious Trees

February 6, 2021 / 5 Comments
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by Hazel Anna Rogers North-east of Brighton, continuing past both the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, one eventually comes to the gated entrance of Stanmer Park, a green haven of around 470 acres. To the south-west, the park connects all the way through the smaller Wild Park and then onto Hollingbury Golf … [Read more…]

Posted in: Environment, Plants, Trees Tagged: England, Forestry, Peter wohlleben, Stanmer Park

Svalbard Seed Vault Update

April 18, 2020 / 14 Comments

In 2008, Norway gifted the world the Svalbard Seed Vault, also known as the “Doomsday Vault.” This self-sustaining facility, carved into a mountainside and surrounded by permafrost, protects heirloom seeds from future apocalyptic conditions. The idea is if we ever need to restart society these precious plant species will not be lost and our food … [Read more…]

Posted in: Environment, Nonprofits, Plants, Science, Svalbard Tagged: Doomsday Vault, Seed Vault, Svalbard Seed Vault

Svalbard Seed Vault Flooding

May 21, 2017 / 9 Comments

Melting Permafrost Floods Svalbard Seed Vault By Carl Kruse On Friday, March 19, a stream of nervous reports warned that water had entered the doomsday seed repository known as the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.   Temporary panic ensued because Svalbard is humanity’s last line of defense against a major catastrophe or doomsday situation that might imperil … [Read more…]

Posted in: Nonprofits, Plants, Science, Svalbard Tagged: Norway, Seed Vault

Carl Kruse Reminder – PLN Fundraiser To Protect Lands In PR Coming Up

February 7, 2017 / 3 Comments

Fundraiser At the Home Of Maria Celeste Takes Place This Thursday By Carl kruse A reminder that the fundraiser to benefit “Para La Naturaleza,” takes place this Thursday, February 9th at the Miami residence of Maria Celeste Arraras. (See original Carl Kruse  Nonprofit Fundraiser for Para La Naturaleza here). Para La Naturaleza seeks to protect … [Read more…]

Posted in: Environment, Nonprofits, Plants, Puerto Rico, Science Tagged: Maria Celeste Arraras, Para La Naturaleza

Carl Kruse: Support Land Conservation in Puerto Rico

January 27, 2017 / 4 Comments

Support of Land Conservation in Puerto Rico By Carl Kruse I am delighted to share with  you news from my friend Maria Celeste Arraras who is involved in preserving the natural and historic charms of Puerto Rico, and in promoting sustainable development and ecotourism on the Island.  Mari’s efforts focus on an organization called Para la … [Read more…]

Posted in: Environment, Events, Nonprofits, Plants, Puerto Rico Tagged: Environmental Protection, Land Conservation, Maria Celeste Arraras, Para La Naturaleza

Carl Kruse Recommends Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

January 7, 2016 / 18 Comments

by Carl Kruse “What’s a great place in Miami that has nothing to do with partying,” ask several friends arriving in the city. And I send one and all to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (FTBG). There are few places like it.  Exotic plants A to Z.   A research and education facility.  A festival venue.  A … [Read more…]

Posted in: Miami Tourism, Nonprofits, Plants, Science, Travels Tagged: Elevating Humanity, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Flora and Fauna, Florida Tourism, Miami Places To Visit

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