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Last August, the Research and Conservation Department received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to “advance the North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Alpine Plant

When I talk about my work as a scientist in the Research and Conservation Department at Denver Botanic Gardens, I explain how I study the role of genetic diversity in conserving biodiversity. People

Our research scientists collect a lot of data every summer—and this work can be challenging. From our work in the field, we’ve learned to come prepared to clear one road that is invariably blocked by

Botanic gardens can change the world. Our former CEO Brian Vogt used to say this regularly as he spoke with people about the power of Gardens. There is no better time for botanic gardens to confirm

Last year, I wrote a blog about my plan for field research on the Avery Peak Twinpod. I was investigating what affects the reproduction within and between the populations of this rare, alpine species

Last year we initiated a study on a rare and Federally listed plant, Penstemon penlandii, in partnership with colleagues from the Gardens’ Horticulture Department. We tested the suitability of

Last month I had the pleasure of moderating a symposium at the Society for Ecological Restoration North American Conference in Vancouver, Canada. The theme of the conference was Cross-Biome

Botanic gardens are wonderfully vibrant places where we connect people to plants in myriad ways. Not only do gardens provide respite and beauty to our visitors, but they play an important role in

From deep shale formations to protruding igneous extrusions, the geology and soils of the steppes are remarkably diverse. This intricate mosaic serves as the catalyst for flourishing flora, with far

Effective conservation requires baseline information on how a species exists in its environment. Rare species contribute to our global biodiversity like the Avery Peak Twinpod ( Physaria alpina)

Conserving water is of great importance in the west. Despite an abundance of moisture last year, there will be droughts as the climate warms and becomes more arid. Water in the west is complex; it’s

Here at Denver Botanic Gardens, water is woven into everything we do, whether we’re planting water-smart gardens, conducting research at Deer Creek near Chatfield Farms or educating the public about