Photos from public tree-climbing weekend at The California Academy of Sciences
OUT ON A LIMB – August 2-4. The California Academy of Sciences hosted a public tree-climbing weekend. Over 200 families and visitors become honorary “arbornauts”
Preview of CanopyMeg’s appearance on Going Deep with David Rees
Dr. Meg Lowman will be appearing on the August 18th episode of Going Deep with David Rees on The National Geographic Channel. The topic of
Untamed Science provides a visual tour of CanopyMeg’s Amazon field research
Join Untamed Science for their visual tour of CanopyMeg‘s Amazon field research. The video team joined her July 2014 citizen science research expedition, so watch
Taiwan Follows in the Scientific Footsteps of Florida State Park
Sometimes I spend all day trying to count the leaves on a single tree. To do this, I have to climb branch by branch and
Put the Muse Back in Museums
Article written by Dr. Lowman in the Scientific American (SA Forum): Science museums should recruit the public in confronting the planet’s toughest challenges. When I
Fifth graders skype with Dr. Meg Lowman
Ann Mahon, 5th grade Language Arts teacher at Fonda-Fultonville Central School, writes the following: Upstate New York 5th graders at Fonda-Fultonville Central School in Mrs.
Botanist Margaret Lowman urges children to muddy their boots
Article from The Sydney Morning Herald: Unlike other botanists who plant their feet in the dirt, Dr Margaret Lowman pursues high adventure. The so-called ‘‘mother
Update on Ethiopia church forest sites
Alemayehu provides this update on the church forest sites: 1. Group 1: Already started projects Woji and Debresena. This is still in progress. 2. Group
Collecting biological specimens essential to science and conservation, experts argue
From Sciencedaily.com: “Collecting plant and animal specimens is essential for scientific studies and conservation and does not, as some critics of the practice have suggested,
The Wood from the Trees – How musicians can influence the future of the planet
From The Journal of Music: On the previous weekend in Paris, the composer Nick Roth was putting the finishing touches to a new work for
Let Your Kids Get Muddy Once in a While
“To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” –Helen Keller As a child,
Dr. Lowman’s keynote talk at the Taiwan Canopy Symposium
Life in the Treetops – Exploration of the World’s Canopies by Dr. “CanopyMeg” Lowman Chief of Science and Sustainability, California Academy of Sciences, USA www.canopymeg.com
New canopy walkway in Taiwan features a motorized ascent
The new canopy walkway in Shei-Pa National Park in Taiwan features a motorized ascent. WOW — a very elegant and easy ascent for all the
9-yr-old raises money for sloth conservation at birthday party
Instead of receiving presents for his birthday, 9-yr-old Harry requested donations in order to help his favorite animals, the sloths. Way to go, Harry!!!
A wheelchair doesn’t stop this scientist from soaring to the treetops
From Student Science’s Eureka Lab: Rebecca Tripp speaks about her research with real passion, emotion that goes far beyond the fascinating organisms she studies. When
Local 6-yr-old Collects Donations for TREE Foundation at her Birthday Party
Like many children her age, Sara enjoys playing outside, climbing trees and observing a variety of animals in nature. However, Sara has a special affection
Google Maps, Canopy Climber Save Dry Ethiopia’s Church Forests
Bloomberg Businessweek interview with Dr. Meg Lowman regarding the church forests in Ethiopia. Article written by Manuela Hoelterhoff in Bloomberg News: Conservation biologist Margaret D.
Overview of church forest project in Ethiopia
Dr. Alemayehu Wassie provides an overview of the church forest project in Ethiopia. View PDF.
Dr. Margaret D. Lowman named Distinguished Explorer Award recipient for 2014
Originally from Roy Chapman Andrews Society: Distinguished Explorer Award Winner Announced Dr. Margaret D. Lowman, nicknamed the “real-life Lorax” by National Geographic and “Einstein of
Congratulations Winners of the 2013 Student Award for the Appreciation for the Biology of Insect Pests
Annual Student Award for the Appreciation for the Biology of Insect Pests We are proud to announce the winners for the second year of the