Making the decision to purchase only “eco-friendly” products is a worthwhile goal for all of us who care about conservation of the Earth’s ecosystem. In order to make intelligent buying choices, we need to be well informed. This is where … Continue reading →
Rainforest Trust has been recognized as one of the most efficient and effective nonprofit organizations in the U.S. by Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities. This is the 8th time that Rainforest Trust has received a 4-star rating (the … 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 →
Diabetes, osteoporosis, kidney disease and cancer top the list of medical problems which are both difficult and expensive to treat. Moreover, these diseases all too often prove fatal. Very few of us have been spared from being affected, either directly … Continue reading →
One of the greatest biologists since Charles Darwin, E.O. Wilson has devised a plan and set a goal for preserving biodiversity on our planet. At 87 is far from finished. He explains how we all can be involved in … Continue reading →
Among the many reasons I love participating in orchid shows is because I get to talk to people about the importance of rainforest habitat conservation. My mission is to raise awareness about the large numbers of plant and animal species … Continue reading →
Rainforest habitats are lost at an alarming rate — an area equal to five football fields every minute! Most of this is due to palm oil plantations and to supporting livestock for human consumption. Orchid societies have been supporting efforts … Continue reading →
Biologist E.O. Wilson has proposed a plan for how we can preserve biodiversity and ensure the survival of the majority of the Earth’s species of plants and animals. But time is of the essence. We have to make the commitment, … Continue reading →
To start the New Year off right, a big pat on the back to SWROGA (Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association) for their support of our conservation fundraising efforts. SWROGA contributions are actively preserving orchid habitats and adding to scientific knowledge … Continue reading →
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is involved in a number of very important environmental projects, including a project on studying native North American Orchids. The goals of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) are: to provide solutions to urgent environmental … Continue reading →
We orchid lovers draw a lot of happiness from seeing new flower spikes on our favorite orchid plant, or even just seeing an orchid still alive after a brutal Texas summer. This is holds true for me, in any case. … Continue reading →
Get your pencils out — this is a Pop Quiz: Name the single country in the entire world which can legitimately claim to be carbon neutral. Name the country which measures its success not in GNP, but in GNH – … Continue reading →
Artist Roger Peet of Portland, Oregon sees the role of the artist as one who raises public awareness to the point of action in protecting the environment. To that end he has painted a series of murals depicting various endangered … Continue reading →