Catching Up With Conservation: Hairy Beach Sunflower
Helanthus debilis is a species of sunflower native to the gulf and Atlantic coasts of the U.S. There are five recognized subspecies with more limited ranges. One of these is […]
Catching Up with Conservation: CPC Annual National Meeting
In May, the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) held the Annual National Meeting in San Diego, California. Hosted at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Wildlife Safari Park, […]
From Reality to Fantasy: Making a Fairy Godmother Fly
What do Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Ella Enchanted have in common? A Fairy Godmother, of course. No fairy tale is complete without some magic, and we set out to bring […]
Keeping Up With Conservation: Duke Energy Work Day
On April 9th, staff from Duke Energy worked with the Rare Plant Conservation Program for habitat restoration efforts as part of their Duke Energy in Action Workday to give back […]
Keeping Up With Conservation: Pygmy Fringe Tree
The emergence of Spring can present a cycle of revitalization that often evokes feelings of joy, beauty, and hope. A closer look unveils the result of some of plants’ most […]
Keeping Up With Conservation: Creating an “Ark” for Rare Plants
The Rare Plant Conservation Program curates a collection of Florida’s rare plant species for the purpose of preserving the species as they are being lost to development and declining habitat […]
Keeping Up With Conservation: Mackay Gardens
Education plays a pivotal role in conservation. It can bring the work of thousands of scientists who arduously collect and analyze data to the front door of our communities, where […]
