Posted August 27, 2009 by Anna Sher, Adjunct Research & Conservation Researcher
The mushroom discovered that may be a new species
Gary A. Monroe @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
Denver Botanic Gardens staff were among the thirty-six scientists who donated their time in the first Soapstone Prairie Natural Area Bioblitz, surveying all species in a 24-hour period. Ten scientist teams inventoried insects, mammals, fungi, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and of course plants.
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Posted February 4, 2009 by Matt Cole, Director of Education
It has been nearly a year that this blog has been up. Last February, Celia shared her thoughts about sustainability as the very first foray into the Blogosphere.
Well, she has not stopped tackling the subject. On February 12, the 2009 Passion to Action Sustainable Landscaping Symposium tackles “Muddy Waters – Who Owns the Rain?” This event is the second in what looks like an annual series. I think it would be fair to say that Celia has been working on this symposium for the whole time this blog has been up!
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Posted October 10, 2008 by Dominique Bayne, Former Senior Horticulturist
Ten and Tracer
Normal Ones
Last night I decided to check out the Digital Nature event here at the Gardens. My understanding from Rachel’s blog was that it was a digital art event with a focus on how technology does not have to be separate from nature. I really did not know what to expect but ended up attending what was probably the coolest event we have ever had here at the gardens.
What was great was how the Gardens were not only the host for this event but were integral to the art presented. One artist recorded the sounds of the wind moving through the golden rain tree, converted it to light and projected it back onto the tree. I enjoyed all the artists but my favorite was Ten and Tracer – he had literally created music from plants.
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Posted April 19, 2008 by Matt Cole, Director of Education
Today the Gardens were just lovely! I took advantage the great weather and strolled past blossoming trees and bulbs, bursting buds and leafing limbs, everything downright wonderful. What a contrast from Wednesday night! I guess when the weather is so beautiful, the wisdom of carpe diem becomes obvious. Seize the day and enjoy the Gardens right now because its changing every day. True, it always changes every day, but the changes are especially numerous right now.
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