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Those Glorious Trees

February 6, 2021 / 4 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: Carl Kruse, Environment, Hazel Anna Rogers, Nonprofits, Plants, Trees Tagged: Carl Kruse Nonprofits Blog, England, Forestry, Peter wohlleben, Stanmer Park, Trees

Svalbard Seed Vault Update

April 18, 2020 / 10 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: Carl Kruse, Nonprofits, Plants, Science, Svalbard Tagged: carl kruse, Doomsday Vault, Seed Vault, Svalbard, 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…]

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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: Carl Kruse, Environment, Nonprofits, Plants, Puerto Rico, Science Tagged: carl kruse, Environment, Maria Celeste Arraras, Para La Naturaleza, Puerto Rico

Carl Kruse: Support Land Conservation in Puerto Rico

January 27, 2017 / 3 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: Carl Kruse, Environment, Events, Nonprofits, Plants, Puerto Rico Tagged: carl kruse, Environmental Protection, Land Conservation, Maria Celeste Arraras, Para La Naturaleza, Puerto Rico

Carl Kruse Recommends Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

January 7, 2016 / 17 Comments

“What’s a great place to visit in Miami that has nothing to do with partying,” ask several friends arriving in the city.  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 laboratory.  A … [Read more…]

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

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