http://www.ancientforestalliance.org/news-item.php?ID=342 Victoria, B.C. artist Anne Hansen, who is well-known for her paintings of the black oystercatcher (a shorebird), has just purchased in an online auction the scientific- naming rights of a newly-discovered lichen, in a fundraising initiative of the Ancient Forest Alliance. She will name the lichen after her deceased […]
Monthly Archives: January 2012
The Bytown museum is presenting a retrospective exhibit exploring the history of urban forestry in Ottawa. Early street tree planting, digital mapping of Ottawa’s tree canopy since the 1920’s, artifacts and tools will all be part of the exhibit. Curated by Carleton professor Joanna Dean and graduate student Will Knight. […]
Urban Forest Exhibition- Bytown Museum
If you haven’t already done so please don’t miss our Summary of the 2011 Conference Spreading Roots in partnership with Toronto Botanical Gardens. This will take you to the presentation links for speakers whose presentations have been made available. *******************
2011 Spreading Roots Conference Recap.
“We have this history of impossible solutions to insoluble problems.” Will Eisner A shining example of man’s ability to make a tragic situation at least positive in some way. Cory Lavigne Architect at INForm Studio won the American Institute of Architects AIA Michigan and Detroit Honor Award. The Jury commented, ” […]