An amazing oak propagation course in Senguio Michoacan was amazing. 41 participants from 10 local organizations attended, thanks to #USFS and #Franklinia, We are so proud.GlobalTrees@Morton Botanic Gardens Conservation International Jardín Botánico Buap IUCN Species Survival Commission more tomorrow!

One of the the best workshops in my life it has been in #monarca butterfly reserve in Michoacán. GCCO Mexico & Cen. Am. reached the oak forest stakeholders. It was great to work with such a group. Thanks to #FOCEN and #USFS an Angangueo. GlobalTrees@Morton Botanic Gardens Conservation International Jardín Botánico Buap

The #GCCOak, #CNPS and #SDZWA are hosting a challenge on the iNaturalist CA OakWatch project to get more occurrences of priority, threatened oaks in the region mapped. Prizes are included! Check it out: inaturalist.org/projects/calif…

The International Oak Society is accepting applications to their Oak Conservation and Research fund. This grant supports a myriad of oak conservation and research projects. The deadline is Dec. 9th--consider applying today! You can learn more here: internationaloaksociety.org/content/oak-co…

Kicking off the Botanical Bridges Congress 2022 at Leon Levy Preserve in Eleuthera, Bahamas! Bringing together the Caribbean and Central American Botanic Garden Network! Thanks to Bahamas National Trust for hosting! Atlanta Botanical Garden Naples Botanical Garden MO Botanical Garden #montgomerybotanicalcentre

The International Oak Society is accepting applications for its Oak Conservation and Research Fund, which will disburse three $5,000 awards to support conservation and research projects focusing on oaks. Deadline is December 9th. Details on our website: bit.ly/OCandR

Reminder to check out and participate in our iNaturalist CA OakWatch challenge! Prizes will be awarded to the top observer and top identifier! Your contributions to this challenge will help us better understand the native range and population status of CA threatened oaks!

In the latest IOS Cupule, a new column, "Conversations with Conservationists" was featured for the first time. Christy Powell of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance was interviewed for the piece. You can check it out on the IOS website: internationaloaksociety.org/content/conser…

Oak propagation monitoring course in Senguio, Mich. Mexico. This workshop is supported by USFS,The Morton arboretum, FOCEN and locals org. Training is complemented by monitoring and reinforcing what participants have learned. GlobalTrees@Morton Botanic Gardens Conservation International International Oak Society

The Morton Arboretum is looking for two recent college graduates to participate in this exciting one-year internship starting August 2023. Mentors are Sean Hoban & Silvia Alvarez-Clare. APPLY TODAY! International Oak Society GlobalTreeAssessment MortonArboretum

Happy Friday! This month, our research aide Karina worked with Osa Conservation in Costa Rica to collect growth data for over 300 Q. insignis seedlings. We will use this data to determine the best local env conditions for restoring this endangered tropical oak species ☁️🌱

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📢 #BigNews! Shedd Aquarium and MortonArboretum have been named Centers for Species Survival! These new designations elevate the Chicago region as an international leader in biodiversity conservation. ow.ly/OkXF50Neu4C Learn more🧵

WE are very happy and excited to share this great news. "The Morton Arboretum have been named as the First Center for Tree Species Survival" #TreeConservation dailyherald.com/news/20230309/…

Congratulations to @sarabotanical & Malin Rivers can’t wait to read it!

Two weeks ago we started our "Species Steward Training Program" about oaks! We had people from Mexico and Central America, this is an initiative to conserve oaks! #Oaks #GCCO #TreeConservation #CapacityBuilding

A Journey in Southeastern Taiwan Towards Conservation of Its Fagaceae Forests: Five IOS members were invited to participate in an International Conservation Symposium in Taiwan, Amy Byrne reports bit.ly/TaiwanTrip2023

Happy Arbor Day everyone :)! #GTCP #Trees #TreesConservation

GlobalTrees@Morton Silvia Alvarez-Clare is at National Geographic Festival #NatGeoFest sharing her work on #oak Conservation. So inspiring to see all the work of #NatGeoExplorers around the world. GCCO.Mexico&CA

Check out this BIO REU blog post on the NSF website about our research coordinator Karina’s experience as an intern last year! It was posted to their website today and is a great example of the GTCP’s conservation work 🌱☁️ bioreu.org/karina-orozco-…