Outcomes of the National Science Foundation supported CLIMUSH project
2025 was our final year of support from the National Science Foundation funded CLIMUSH project. This project – named from a portmanteau of “climate” and “mushroom” – sought to understand how the
Collecting Data on Rare Plants to Address the Global Biodiversity Crisis
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
Conserving Threatened 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
What Is DNA Barcoding?
Being able to explore the diversity of our world is one of the privileges of being part of the Research & Conservation Department at Denver Botanic Gardens. One of the challenges we face is in