A volunteer BEES alum sheds some light on an innovative botanist and the importance of making her work available to everyone digitally.
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Category: Botany
Highlighting Biodiversity: Familiar Flora in Newfoundland and Labrador
As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.
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There Is a Fungus Among Us! Killer Fungi in the Flesh at the Academy
Specimens of a certain parasitic fungi found in our collections with those otherworldly growth traits that have long been the inspiration for science fiction
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Get Outdoors with Philly’s Nature!
Salamanders, lichens, raccoons, birds — autumn is the perfect time to join many of our non-human neighbors in enjoying the outdoors.
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Winterizing the Garden
As autumn arrives, preparing your garden for cold weather is easy, helping support your wallet and native wildlife.
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The Future Ghost Forests of New Jersey
Careful research of loblolly pines can help prevent tree death in NJ marshes
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Helping a Still Life Come Alive
For Earth Day, Academy experts illuminate famous PMA painting
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Join the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge
From April 29 to May 2 participate in friendly global competition
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Create a Water-Wise Garden
Preserve water and keep the environment beautiful by simply creating a water-wise garden
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Don’t Fall for the Spotted Lanternfly
Fall is the time to combat the destructive beauty
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