by Theresa Bramblett | Aug 10, 2011 | Events
MBC is currently supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant with FIU, USDA, NYBG, and FTBG to support Zamia research in the Caribbean. Part of the grant supported the hiring of a student intern. Nicholas Espinosa, a student at Florida International...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jul 26, 2011 | Events
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund recently supported a large collaborative project to study and conserve the Endangered Bahamian cycad, Zamia lucayana. The project brought together experts from The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), Florida International...
by Theresa Bramblett | May 19, 2011 | Events
On May 19, Dr. Fred Stauffer gave a public lecture titled, “Palms of Venezuela: Diversity, Ecology, and Conservation.” Dr. Stauffer is Curator at Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève, Switzerland. His lecture focused on the history, floristics,...
by Theresa Bramblett | May 14, 2011 | Events
There are many great clubs one can belong to, but only the most dedicated will drive two hours to visit a plant collection! Over 40 members of the Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society visited Montgomery Botanical Center for a lecture and tour of one of the world’s finest...
by Theresa Bramblett | May 4, 2011 | Events
On May 4th, MBC hosted a seminar by Dr. James Eckenwalder, entitled “Rethinking Conifers”. Dr. Eckenwalder is Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto and his studies focus on systematics of gymnosperms, poplars...
