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.
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Recap – Fort Worth Orchid Show 2015 raises over $600 for Conservation
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 →
Snack food scorecard – which companies are least earth-friendly?
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.
How does palm oil use contribute to deforestation and climate change?
“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 →
Update from Orchid Show in Fort Worth brings wonderful creativity
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 →
Ready for the Fort Worth Orchid Show where my focus will be conservation
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 →
Orchid Conservation Alliance sends “Thank You” to Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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 →
Ecology from the air – better ways to track changes
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 →
Our vanishing flowers
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.
Progress in decreasing demand for Palm Oil
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 →
From passion to compassion: Turn something you love into a good cause
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 →
$1,000 for Conservation from 2015 GNTOS Orchid Show – 2 Organizations will receive $500 each
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 →
Future of Conservation Part 1: How to remain optimistic
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 →