Astudillo-Clavijo et al. analyze field notes accumulated by generations of naturalists that provide reliable quantitative data for ecological research and emphasize the continued importance of museums for enhancing our understanding of the natural world. journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/72…

‘A tragic mistake’: Decision to close Duke University’s herbarium triggers furor | Science | AAAS science.org/content/articl…

👏 Lucia Lohmann looking forward to having a read. This Vasculum issue also features the new #HerbariumHandbook 🌿 written by Clare Drinkell 🌟

Want to learn more about herbaria? 🌱🌴🌿🍃🍀🌳🌵 Check out the most recent issue of the Vasculum, the newsletter of the Society of Herbarium Curators. herbariumcurators.org/wp-content/upl… Past issues are located here: herbariumcurators.org/newsletter

There's still a few days to apply to this 12-month internship with the Kew Herbarium Curation team 🌿 #placement #internship Such an awesome collection to work on!! 🍈 The #carpological collections 🍊

From the The New York Times article on Duke University Duke Biology closure of the #herbarium: They cannot "afford" to support #biodiversity scientists...with an endowment that exceeds $11 billion

Due tomorrow! If you can, please try to submit your application today in order to avoid encountering delays in the final hours. Email [email protected] with any problems or questions. We look forward to reviewing your proposals! Evolution Students

You can find me there with the same handle. Not really active here anymore... I prefer a blue sky.

Snakes are awesome. And so are natural history museums, since this kind of science wouldn't be possible without them.

🌱Almost 6 months since this post and Kew herbarium still needs you! Please help, share and sign the petition. It’s still possible to ⛔️Stop the move! Link pinned.

🌿Read this comment & sign the petition. ‘I am a plant ecology researcher who's started her career working with herbarium specimens. This was only possible because the collection was at the same location as where I studied. Keeping herbari... chng.it/ytSgSZTD via Change.org UK

Duke University's decision to close major plant collection sparks outrage ehn.org/duke-universit…

Atmos - The Lady Gaga Ferns Are Losing Their Home. It’s Surprisingly Tragic for Science and Society. atmos.earth/duke-universit…

If you haven't already, please sign the petition to urge Duke University to keep their #herbarium! change.org/p/urge-duke-un…

Fantastic workshop "Developing a theoretical framework for urban evolutionary ecology" with amazing participants & lead organizer Aude Caizergues. A BIG thank you to School of Cities Ctr Urban Enviros for funding #urbantheory

I have a book coming out next week!

One month left to apply!

Happy that Ecological Society has also sent a letter to Duke University urging them to reconsider their decision to close herbarium. The collection matters to ecologists, too! Both for ecological research and providing educational opportunities for ecology students. esa.org/wp-content/upl…

I GOT TENURE!! It doesn’t take most people TENyrs… but with 2 kids and a pandemic it has been a journey. Thank you to my incredible mentors, advisors, and supporters. This is really the accomplishment of the brilliant scientists in our lab – you are the best! 🥳#phlox4ever